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The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Newly appointed captain David Dooley, 22, may need ChatGPT for speech if Laois win Joe McDonagh Cup
DAVID Dooley is the type of captain who prefers to do most of his talking on the pitch. But the 22-year-old hopes to say a few words this weekend from the steps of the Hogan Stand. Advertisement Just 16 months since he made his senior debut, Dooley could lead Laois back to the top tier of inter-county hurling on Sunday. Asked if he plans to prepare a victory speech should the O'Moore men conquer Kildare in the Joe McDonagh Cup final, Dooley joked that he may need the assistance of ChatGPT. However, there was nothing artificial about how honoured he felt to be appointed skipper for 2025 by manager Tommy Fitzgerald. Dooley said: 'Probably the overriding emotion was just pride. Advertisement Read more on GAA 'I snatched his hand off when I got the call. 'I wasn't really expecting it but there are so many big leaders within the group as well. "There are so many lads I can learn off and have learned off in the past year. 'I wouldn't be the biggest talker in the group or anything like that but I try my best to lead by example if I can on the pitch. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling 'That's where I probably add the most amount of value to the group.' Being entrusted with the captaincy at such a tender age belied his inexperience. 'Like something out of the French Revolution' - RTE GAA pundit Donal Og Cusack slams Dublin star's reckless swipe Still, it was not the first instance of Dooley being fast-tracked. The Rosenallis man was due to make his senior bow as a newly graduated minor in a 2021 National League clash with Wexford — only to learn on the eve of the game that an age eligibility rule change would prevent him from playing for Laois that season. Advertisement A promising rugby player, Dooley opted to spend a couple of years in the Leinster sub-academy alongside current Ireland out-half Although his bid for a professional contract ultimately came up short, he has no complaints. 1 David Dooley hopes this isn't the last time he lifts the Joe McDonagh Cup Dooley said: 'The fact I had Laois hurling and GAA in general to come back to was absolutely massive for me. It's been absolutely brilliant coming back in too. Advertisement 'To be honest, when I was away from it, I did miss it a lot. 'I am absolutely delighted to be involved. Playing for Laois is something I grew up dreaming of doing. 'To captain Laois is really the cherry on top.'
Irish Examiner
13 hours ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
Laois captain 'grateful' moment of 'mayhem' went their way to secure McDonagh Cup final spot
Laois captain David Dooley has acknowledged that it took a little bit of 'mayhem' to secure their return to the Joe McDonagh Cup final. The beaten 2024 finalists appeared to be cruising back to this year's decider when they started the campaign with big wins over Westmeath, Down and Kerry, registering 14 goals in the process. But the wheels came off then with a surprise 11-point loss to Kildare followed by a draw with Carlow that was only secured thanks to a late, late goal from James Duggan after a goalmouth scramble. Thanks to that goal, and the draw, Laois edged out Carlow on scoring difference in the group, locking down their final place alongside Kildare. "I think mayhem is probably the word that I'd use to describe it," said Dooley of the chaotic closing moments of the Round 5 fixture. "It was just crazy. Mixed emotions really. Like, it felt like it was gone from us with a couple of minutes to go and then just the way it finished was something I've never experienced before. To win in that fashion was just unbelievable. "If that goal hadn't gone in, a Carlow man would be sitting here talking to you now. It comes down to a very fine margin at the end of it all and we're just grateful that we were on the right side of it." Ard Stiúrthóir Tom Ryan, centre, with David Dooley of Laois, left, and Paddy McKenna of Kildare during a Joe McDonagh Cup Final media day at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile If Laois can complete the job on Sunday, and match their 2019 McDonagh Cup success, it would mark another twist in Dooley's personal sporting tale. He only made his league debut for Laois last year having spent the two previous seasons playing rugby, making it as far as the Leinster academy and even training with the first team. A contract offer never materialised though and after just one season back with Laois, Dooley was handed the team captaincy by manager Tommy Fitzgerald for 2025. Still just 22, he has packed a lot into a short period of time. Not that he was reluctant or disinclined to take on the armband because of his age. "No, not really," he said. "Probably the overriding feeling was just pride. I snatched his hand off when I got the call. I wasn't really expecting it but there are so many big leaders within the group as well. "I wouldn't be the biggest talker in the group or anything like that but I try my best to lead by example if I can on the pitch. That's where I probably add the most amount of value to the group." Back in the oval ball game, some of his former colleagues are kicking on to the next level. "I would have played with Sam Prendergast up along," he said, referencing the Ireland international. "It's great to see him going really well. He's probably the biggest star at the minute I played with but there's plenty of lads who have Irish caps at the minute and who will earn Irish caps as well in the next couple of years, who I would have been playing with. "I'm still in touch with a lot of them and still friends with a lot of them." McDonagh Cup final opponents Kildare won the Christy Ring Cup title just last year yet are on the verge now of Leinster SHC activity in 2026, a romantic tale that has captured the imagination of hurling neutrals. "They're physical, they're strong, and they can hurl," said half-forward Dooley. "It's going to be incredibly tough on Sunday because they set up very well. They counteracted our plan really well the last day. We'll have our work cut out for sure."
The Journal
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Journal
Gerry Adams' comments about 'putting manners' on BBC described as 'chilling' by NUJ secretary
GERRY ADAMS' COMMENTS following his successful libel case against the BBC have been described as 'chilling' by Séamus Dooley, the Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). The former Sinn Féin president was awarded €100,000 in damages after winning his case at the High Court in Dublin on Friday. Adams said that a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson, in which he denies any involvement. A jury found in his favour after determining that was the meaning of words included in the programme and article. It also found the BBC's actions were not in good faith and that it had not acted in a fair and reasonable way. Adams said from his perspective, the case was about 'putting manners' on the BBC. Adams also said: 'The British Broadcasting Corporation upholds the ethos of the British state in Ireland, and in my view it's out of sync in many, many fronts with the Good Friday Agreement.' The NUJ's Séamus Dooley told RTÉ Radio this afternoon that Friday was 'a day which gives us pause for reflection'. While stressing that Adams was entitled to take his case, 'it does have profound implications for the practice of journalism'. 'And I think it has implications both in terms of defamation law, but also for me, in terms of journalism in Northern Ireland, and the relationship between Sinn Féin and journalists in Northern Ireland.' Asked for his reaction to Adams saying he was 'putting manners' on the BBC, Dooley said: 'Well, I found that a chilling comment, actually. Putting manners on the BBC to me means putting them back in their box.' It was put to Dooley that the verdict could have a chilling effect in newsrooms in Ireland. 'That is precisely what Mr Adams meant when he said putting matters on the BBC,' Dooley replied. Advertisement 'That's extremely worrying. It doesn't matter whether Gerry Adams was in the IRA or not, as far as I'm concerned. 'He is a figure of huge significance to journalists, to historians, to academics, and there is no doubt that he had an influence on the shape of history of Northern Ireland. 'And on that basis, any journalist has a right, any academic, to question and probe. 'The issue here, I think under defamation is the issue of fair opinion and how you square that circle.' Given the length of the case and the huge costs associated with it, Dooley said it would be 'very dangerous if journalists who carry out an investigation and have open to them, under legislation, the defence of honest opinion, then were put in the position where they had to settle because of costs'. He said the case raises the need for a review of Ireland's defamation law. 'We need to look at the defence of honest opinion, and how you square that circle in the context of journalists' right to protect sources is a real difficulty.' Dooley said that the NUJ's position in the past had been in favour of juries in defamation cases, but that has since changed. 'I've now reached the conclusion that in defamation cases, that juries are not appropriate, and one of the reasons is we will never know why the jury reached this decision,' he said, adding that if the case had been taken in Northern Ireland, it would have been decided by judges and a written explanation would have been published. Dooley said that reforming defamation law 'has never been a priority' in Ireland. 'I also think we have to look at, both from Mr Adams' point of view and from the BBC point of view, the notion that this case has been running since 2016. 'Does anyone believe that that is fair or reasonable?' He also said asked if the costs involved in taking such a case can be seen as reasonable when it comes to ordinary citizens. The BBC is expected to be landed with legal costs from the case amounting to more than €4m. With reporting from Press Association Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
North Wales Chronicle
3 days ago
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Gerry Adams' ‘putting manners on BBC' remark ‘chilling', NUJ man says
Seamus Dooley, the Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), also said the high profile case showed the need for reform of Ireland's defamation laws, saying the public would never know why the jury made its decision. Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams took the BBC to court over a 2016 episode of its Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, which he said defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson, for which he denies any involvement. A jury at the High Court in Dublin awarded him 100,000 euro (£84,000) when it found in his favour on Friday, after determining that was the meaning of words included in the programme and article. It also found the BBC's actions were not in good faith and the corporation had not acted in a fair and reasonable way. Mr Adams' legal team said the verdict of the jury was a 'full vindication' for their client while the BBC said it was 'disappointed' with the outcome. Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years. Mr Dooley told RTE's This Week programme that it was a verdict which would make journalists 'pause for reflection'. He said: 'The first thing we should say is Gerry Adams was entitled to take his case. 'But it does have profound implications for the practise of journalism and I think it has implications both in terms of defamation law but also for me in terms of journalism in Northern Ireland and the relationship between Sinn Fein and journalists in Northern Ireland.' Speaking outside court on Friday, Mr Adams said taking the case was 'about putting manners on the British Broadcasting Corporation'. He added: 'The British Broadcasting Corporation upholds the ethos of the British state in Ireland, and in my view it's out of sync in many, many fronts with the Good Friday Agreement.' Mr Dooley said: 'I found that a chilling comment actually. He referred to putting manners on the BBC, to me that means putting them back in their box. 'The reality is that Spotlight has, for over 40 years, done some of the most amazing investigative journalism. 'Margaret Thatcher tried to ban Spotlight because of their coverage of Gibraltar Three, they exposed Kincora at the heart of the British establishment, recently they did work on Stakeknife, and in fact the Sinn Fein mayor of Derry led the campaign to save BBC Radio Foyle news service. 'I found the attitude quite chilling but also unfair and unreasonable in the circumstances.' Mr Dooley said that Mr Adams was a figure of 'huge significance' to journalists, historians and academics and had 'influenced the shape of history of Northern Ireland'. He added: 'On that basis, any journalist has a right, any academic, to question and probe.' He said the case underpinned the need for a review of defamation laws in Ireland. He said: 'First of all we need to look at the defence of honest opinion and how you square that circle in the context of journalists' right to protect sources, it is a real difficulty. 'For many years the NUJ was in favour of retaining juries. I have now reached the conclusion in defamation cases that juries are not appropriate. 'One of the reasons is we will never know why the jury reached this decision. 'If, as in Northern Ireland, had Mr Adams taken his case in Northern Ireland, the case is heard before judges, you have the benefit of a written judgment, you have the benefit of a detailed explanation of the reason why a verdict is given. 'That provides an insight and a guide. 'Here we don't know.' Mr Dooley also pointed out that proceedings in the case had been running since 2016. Former Sinn Fein member Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years. In the Spotlight programme broadcast in September 2016, an anonymous source given the pseudonym Martin claimed the shooting was sanctioned by the political and military leadership of the IRA and that Mr Adams gave 'the final say'. In 2009, the dissident republican group the Real IRA claimed responsibility for the killing and a Garda investigation into the matter remains ongoing. Mr Adams had described the allegation as a 'grievous smear'.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Politics
- Irish Independent
Gerry Adams' ‘putting manners on BBC' remark ‘chilling'
Seamus Dooley, the Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), also said the high profile case showed the need for reform of Ireland's defamation laws, saying the public would never know why the jury made its decision. Former Sinn Féin leader Mr Adams took the BBC to court over a 2016 episode of its Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, which he said defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson, for which he denies any involvement. A jury at the High Court in Dublin awarded him €100,000 (£84,000) when it found in his favour on Friday, after determining that was the meaning of words included in the programme and article. It also found the BBC's actions were not in good faith and the corporation had not acted in a fair and reasonable way. Mr Adams' legal team said the verdict of the jury was a 'full vindication' for their client while the BBC said it was 'disappointed' with the outcome. Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years. Mr Dooley told RTÉ's This Week programme that it was a verdict which would make journalists 'pause for reflection'. He said: 'The first thing we should say is Gerry Adams was entitled to take his case. 'But it does have profound implications for the practise of journalism and I think it has implications both in terms of defamation law but also for me in terms of journalism in Northern Ireland and the relationship between Sinn Fein and journalists in Northern Ireland.' Speaking outside court on Friday, Mr Adams said taking the case was 'about putting manners on the British Broadcasting Corporation'. ADVERTISEMENT He added: 'The British Broadcasting Corporation upholds the ethos of the British state in Ireland, and in my view it's out of sync in many, many fronts with the Good Friday Agreement.' Mr Dooley said: 'I found that a chilling comment actually. He referred to putting manners on the BBC, to me that means putting them back in their box. 'The reality is that Spotlight has, for over 40 years, done some of the most amazing investigative journalism. 'Margaret Thatcher tried to ban Spotlight because of their coverage of Gibraltar Three, they exposed Kincora at the heart of the British establishment, recently they did work on Stakeknife, and in fact the Sinn Féin mayor of Derry led the campaign to save BBC Radio Foyle news service. 'I found the attitude quite chilling but also unfair and unreasonable in the circumstances.' Mr Dooley said that Mr Adams was a figure of 'huge significance' to journalists, historians and academics and had 'influenced the shape of history of Northern Ireland'. He added: 'On that basis, any journalist has a right, any academic, to question and probe.' He said the case underpinned the need for a review of defamation laws in Ireland He said: 'First of all we need to look at the defence of honest opinion and how you square that circle in the context of journalists' right to protect sources, it is a real difficulty. 'For many years the NUJ was in favour of retaining juries. I have now reached the conclusion in defamation cases that juries are not appropriate. 'One of the reasons is we will never know why the jury reached this decision. 'If, as in Northern Ireland, had Mr Adams taken his case in Northern Ireland, the case is heard before judges, you have the benefit of a written judgment, you have the benefit of a detailed explanation of the reason why a verdict is given. 'That provides an insight and a guide. 'Here we don't know.' Mr Dooley also pointed out that proceedings in the case had been running since 2016. Former Sinn Fein member Mr Donaldson was shot dead in Co Donegal in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent over 20 years. In the Spotlight programme broadcast in September 2016, an anonymous source given the pseudonym Martin claimed the shooting was sanctioned by the political and military leadership of the IRA and that Mr Adams gave 'the final say'. In 2009, the dissident republican group the Real IRA claimed responsibility for the killing and a Garda investigation into the matter remains ongoing. Mr Adams had described the allegation as a 'grievous smear'. Mr Adams has at all times denied sanctioning the murder.
