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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Rutland Rap gets a remix as pupils keep their love of music going 10 years on
Fourth class pupils from Rutland National School have written an updated version of a song titled, What Music Is, which previous students of the school released in 2015. The 2015 song was written with the help of Irish rap star Garry McCarthy, aka GMC Beats, who spent time with the children, teaching them to write, create and record their rap. The lyrics included: 'Music is the game and I am the player, and everybody knows I'm a sick rhyme sayer." Their creative efforts featured in the Herald in October 2015, and the latest song brings the story full circle as it features one student whose brother was part of the original 'Rutland Rap'. The school is also no stranger to the spotlight, as students from Rutland Street National School created the now infamous Give Up Your Aul Sins recordings over 60 years ago. But in 2025, the students choose to communicate through the medium of rap. The new song draws inspiration from the Kabin Crew's summer hit, The Spark, which gained international attention last year and has almost 8 million views on YouTube. Fourth Class teacher Niamh Bermingham said the idea of rewriting the school's 'Rutland Rap' came about in January when a student teacher who was musically inclined joined the class. 'I had previously taught my class the original Rutland Rap,' Ms Bermingham said. Darren, one of her students, wanted to make an updated version because his brother had featured in the 2015 song. ADVERTISEMENT ' My brother was in the old one and I wanted to make a new one,' he said. 'You have to take a lot of responsibility to do a rap. If you make one mistake, your whole rap is gone. 'You have to just keep on going until you get the right line.' he added. Ms Bermingham, along with fellow teacher Liam McDonald, helped the students write the song, which pays homage to local hero Kellie Harrington. Ms Bermingham said the double Olympic gold medal winner has been a huge role model to the children growing up in the north inner city. The new lyrics include the line: 'Rutland Street, we're the best, we are here to stay. Good as Kellie Harrington because she is proper slay.' When asked what the best part of the song writing process was, one pupil, Darcy, said it was 'missing Irish'. Other students are rethinking their after-school plans, with Darren saying: ' I would like to be a rapper because like you get paid [well]. 'Like it's not about the money, it's about the music that you're making and it makes other people enjoy their life.' Ian Sherry, Vice Principal of the Rutland Street National School, said the students are very excited about the updated rap song. ' You walk past the class and you could hear them singing and making music and just having fun,' he said. 'There's a sense of community and there's a buzz around the school because all the other classes know there's a new rap being written.' He believes the benefits of making a new school rap extends far beyond just music. 'There's a lot of learning going on in the background, they've also produced a fantastic video to go along with it. So even practicing all those skills like editing is fantastic'. The school has won the DCU Changemakers award for their song writing efforts and hope to make another song when they are in sixth class.
Pembrokeshire Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Dispute erupts over missing veterans' funds as CAMP BATH leadership splits
A ROW has broken out over thousands of pounds raised for an unregistered veterans' support group, with serious allegations of financial misconduct, unauthorised fundraising, and internal fallout between those involved. The controversy centres around CAMP BATH, an informal veterans' community operating without registered charity or company status. The group has recently come under scrutiny following a viral Facebook post by campaigner Eddy Cooper, who accused Darren Edmundson, also known as the 'Pembrokeshire Patriot', of taking £4,000 raised for the camp while controlling its donation accounts. The post was shared over 2,000 times on social media and led to widespread public concern. However, it has since been described as 'unauthorised and irresponsible' by Steve, a 73-year-old former Royal Marine who serves as second in command at the camp. Speaking anonymously to The Herald on April 17, Steve said: 'The post put out by Eddy Cooper was done without authorisation from the camp. He did this of his own volition.' Steve also denied claims that he had been 'ripped off' by Edmundson, stating: 'That accusation is false — because that is me.' He added that at the time, he remained in contact with Darren, who he said was 'in Pembrokeshire on welfare business.' However, Jo Drayson, who co-runs the camp with her husband Dion, alleges that more money may be missing, but did not provide specigics. She claims Edmundson removed her as a signatory on the camp's SumUp fundraising account and changed the login details, locking out other members. In a series of private messages seen by The Herald, Darren defended his actions, insisting the funds are still there and that he could not access the account himself without a valid passport. He stated: 'I was the only one with qualifications. All the funds were raised by my show — The Late Night Veterans Show.' Company records confirm that Late Night Veterans Show Ltd was registered by Edmundson and used to open the business account that controlled donations. This arrangement was described by Darren himself as 'a loophole', since CAMP BATH is not a registered charity, company or CIC, and therefore has no formal legal standing. Jo, meanwhile, says that she contacted Avon and Somerset Police, who advised that the dispute might be a civil matter, as Darren was legally authorised to access the account at the time. Nevertheless, she has raised concerns about transparency and accountability, particularly as the funds were solicited from the public for what donors understood to be a veterans' cause. The situation has been further complicated by personal tensions between key figures. Jo has accused campaigner Eddy Cooper of physical assault, which he denies. Darren, for his part, claims he left the camp temporarily due to family court proceedings and returned to find himself publicly vilified. 'The truth is I ran that place well,' he wrote. 'I left, and it all went tits up.' The Herald understands that access to the disputed SumUp account remains unresolved. Jo and her daughter have reportedly been unable to regain control of it since Darren allegedly changed the details, and there has been no formal audit of where the funds have gone. A spokesperson for SumUp did not respond to a request for comment at the time of going to press. The case has highlighted the dangers of operating community support groups without legal registration, safeguards, or financial oversight. Without charity or company status, there is no regulatory body overseeing CAMP BATH's finances, leaving donors, volunteers, and vulnerable veterans exposed. Pictured: Darren Edmundson, also known as the 'Pembrokeshire Patriot'
IOL News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Former Capital Radio 604 and SuperSport presenter Darren Scott dies
Radio personality Darren Scott passed away on Tuesday morning Image: Facebook DARREN Scott a host on Capital Radio 604, a radio station that broadcasted from transmitters located in the Transkei using Medium Wave (AM) on 603 kHz to audiences in South Africa during the apartheid era has passed away. Scott was diagnosed with stage 4 malignant melanoma and after a lengthy battle with illness passed away on Tuesday, was with Hot 102.7 FM. He previously worked as a SuperSport presenter. Capital Radio presenters included Alan Mann, John Berks, Martin Bailie, Oscar Renzi, Kevin Savage, Tony Murrell, Alan Khan, Dave Guselli, Barry Lambert, Kenny Maistry, Jeremy Mansfield and Treasure Tshabalala. Other well-known radio stations that Scott worked for included East Coast Radio, 5FM, Radio Bop and also presented his 'Just Plain Breakfast' show on Jacaranda. In a post on social media, Hot 102.7 FM said, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of a Hot 1027 radio legend. Earlier today, Darren Scott lost his battle to cancer. "He fought the battle for many years. The last few months have been very difficult for Darren with numerous hospital stays. "Darren will be remembered for his passion for radio, wit, creativity and charitable work. He will be missed by all of us at Hot 1027 and listeners across the country. Our condolences go out to Darren's boys, Mark and Matthew and the rest of the family. Rest in peace, Darren. We will miss you." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Tributes Lianca Lianca - "Another voice of my childhood has gone silent. RIP Darren Scott. Alongside legends Jeremy Mansfield, Mark Pilgrim, and Kevin Savage — you were the soundtrack to our youth. Your voices filled our homes, our cars, our lives. You carried me through heartache, late-night studying, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for the laughs, the music, the memories. Gone, but never forgotten." Shawn Karpakis - "RIP Darren another legend in Radio gone condolences to his family." Marco Dos Santos - "R.I.P Darren Scott. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues at Hot FM." Natasha Govender - "We have lost a great voice and personality , a Legend that will always be remembered. May your soul RIP, Darren Scott." Susan Mary Cersosimo - "What a sad day for all who knew Darren Scott but he is finally free from the suffering. I had the privilege of meeting Darren in person what a fantastic person. A true legend indeed RIP Darren." DAILY NEWS
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
'I'm a Brit in the US and there's little-known parking rule I had no idea about'
Stef Smith and her husband Darren were holidaying in Nashville, Tennessee, and hired a car. But they noticed one strange thing about the way car parks work in the US and have issued a warning to other travellers A British couple were left astounded when they received a parking warning during their recent trip to America. Northern native Stef and her partner Darren encountered an unexpected snag while on a break in Nashville, Tennessee, having rented a vehicle for their travels. The pair discovered a peculiarity regarding the local car parking arrangements. Stef, who dispenses travel advice and chronicles her adventures on social media, took to TikTok – where she has amassed over 80,000 followers – to relay the incident. They had found a multi-storey car park in Franklin, Nashville, thinking nothing more of it until they returned to see a cautionary note affixed to their hire car's windscreen. On her TikTok account @stef_smith_af, Stef recounted: "Right, one thing you need to be aware of if you come to Nashville. I am not sure if it is all over Nashville or just where we are in Franklin, but we've parked in a multi-storey car park - and I literally just said to Darren that all the cars had driven into the spaces and nobody had reserved." Stef, bemused, revealed she had received a ticket: "You're not allowed. You're not allowed to reverse into a car park space here. Didn't get a fine, we just got a warning." For those visiting Nashville and finding themselves with a 'warning note', it is important to check its authenticity; a genuine notice will read Parking Violation Notice at the top. This advice comes in the wake of Metro Police cautioning against sham parking fines last year, as reported by Nashville's WSMV television station. Is reversing into a space illegal in Nashville? Backing into a parking space, or reverse parking is generally not illegal in Nashville - and Tennessee law does not explicitly ban it - but often there may be local regulations or signs in specific locations that prohibit it. These rules are typically sign posted. Number plates n the comments of Stef's video, some suggested it may be because in some American states, drivers only require one number plate - on the back. Tennessee law mandates that only one license plate, a rear plate, be displayed for most passenger vehicles. One commenter suggested: "It's so the number plates can be checked by patrol without anyone having to get out their vehicle because so many US cars only have a plate on the rear of the car." "I would think it's because of the number plate," added another. One other said: "It's probably because 99% of American cars don't have a front licence plate - but that in itself drives me mad, like why remove front licence plates? It's so weird!" Facing the wrong way Sharing personal experience from across the pond, someone commented: "When I was in San Francisco I saw a space on the other side of the road. I parked in it and my friend told me you aren't allowed to park facing against the flow of traffic." It is typically against the law in the US to park going against traffic, as it poses potential dangers and can block drivers' sightlines. Rules dictate all parallel parking should align with the direction of traffic. In Nashville, for example, the protocol is to parallel park with your car's right-hand wheels within 18 inches of the right kerb. However, local rules such as those in Nashville may allow for left-side parking on one-way streets or angled parking, pending approval from the Tennessee Department of Transportation for state and federal roads.
TimesLIVE
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
‘Legend of radio and TV broadcasting' — tributes pour in for Darren Scott
Industry colleagues, friends and fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to radio presenter Darren Scott. The Hot 102.7FM presenter, who suffered from melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, for more than 38 years, died on Tuesday. He is survived by his sons Mark and Matthew. Tributes from colleagues are mounting on social media as people express their sadness about his passing. Darren is remembered for the impact he made on the airwaves, having worked for stations including Radio Bop, 5FM, Jacaranda FM, East Coast Radio and Hot 102.7FM. 'We salute a South African radio legend who made a massive impact in shaping 5FM. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Rest in power, Darren Scott,' read a statement shared by 5FM. 'Rest in peace #DarrenScott, legend of radio and television broadcasting. Gutted to hear this news but know Darren has been suffering for a long, long time. Was privileged to have worked closely with him on SuperSport broadcasts in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The ultimate professional with a real sense of humour and quick wit like no other. His love of broadcasting probably lay in radio, but his ease of presenting on television in shows such as # BootsAndAll and all the many #rugby and other sports encounters was second to none,' wrote performance coach and consultant Dave Nosworthy.
