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Sunday World
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Celebs line up to congratulate Holly Carpenter as she gets married in Dublin
Taking to Instagram, Holly posted a series of snaps from her big day, describing it as a 'moment I have dreamed of with my dad' Fellow celebrities have congratulated former Miss Ireland Holly Carpenter as she got hitched in the restaurant where she and her fiancé had their very first date. Taking to Instagram, Holly posted a series of snaps from her big day, describing it as a 'moment I have dreamed of with my dad'. She also thanked photographer Evan Doherty, 'for capturing this special moment that I'll never forget'. The comments section was flooded with messages from well-wishers, including DJ Nikki Hayes who offered 'congratulations, stunning as always', while writer Vicki Notaro posted a series of red heart emojis. Podcaster Louise McSherry also added some hearts, as did Glenda Gilson while model Sarah McGovern wrote: 'Aww, wow Holly! You look sensational, congratulations to you both.' Holly and Corkman hubby Jamie Hunt had their registry ceremony at the Charlotte Quay Restaurant in Dublin, before their marriage abroad this summer. The 'intimate' gathering of 12 guests included family members and photographer Evan Doherty, who has been friends with the couple for years, as well as Max, their beloved pooch. Speaking to the Irish Mail on Sunday at the VIP Style Awards on Friday night, Holly said she was 'really looking forward' to the day. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content While their legal ceremony was this week, later this year the couple will have a bigger wedding in France, 'in a little town called Auch, 'where it's always sunny'. Last week, Holly explained how the official registry ceremony was taking place in Charlotte Quay, 'the restaurant where we had our first date'. "Evan Doherty is doing our wedding photos,' she told 'He's obviously been friends for years, and then it's just 12 of us, so it's just our closest family, and it's going to be really intimate and chilled. Holly's father, Karl, who was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome in February 2020, walked her down the aisle. Holly and Jamie pictured together on holiday News in 90 Seconds - May 29th She had previously offered an insight into her dad's battle with cancer after he was admitted to hospital for six weeks when he picked up an infection. Writing alongside a Facebook post in February, Holly shared 'an update on Karl's journey so far'. 'This is just a small insight into the uncertainty he has faced and how quick things can change,' she wrote. 'Like so many, Karl is extremely grateful to @mariekeatingfoundation and everyone who is supporting @paddys_day_dip. 'We are stronger together.' Since her dad's cancer diagnosis Holly and Jamie have been throwing their support behind the Marie Keating Foundation's cancer support services, which are provided free of charge to anyone who needs them. Last year, they raised over €20,000 for the charity and hope to raise even more this year. Jamie's father Keith was diagnosed with terminal cancer and sadly passed away in September 2024. Holly said: 'Jamie's dad Keith was still around with us at the time. He was a big fan of sea swimming right up until he was 89, up until the end. 'When they talk about how good sea swimming is for you, he was a living testament at the time. 'We're encouraging people to take part all around the country. It's something we'd love to keep growing and growing.' Last year Holly also opened up about her decision to become sober after a night of heavy drinking, telling followers that it has been one of her best decisions. The former Miss Ireland told followers that the previous September she woke up 'extremely hungover' and levels of anxiety that felt 'through the roof'. "I had drank so much the night before that I blacked out. I remember I woke up with the all too familiar feelings of self-hatred and shame and severe, severe anxiety,' she said, adding that even a few drinks would impact her mental health. She said her life is 'so much better' since she made the decision to give up alcohol and even though she did not drink daily or even weekly, the aftermath was 'so bad' for her when she did drink that she grew tired of it.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘A moment I have dreamed of' – Holly Carpenter marries long-term boyfriend in ‘intimate' Dublin wedding
Taking to Instagram, Holly posted a series of snaps from her big day, describing it as a 'moment I have dreamed of with my dad'. She also thanked photographer Evan Doherty, 'for capturing this special moment that I'll never forget'. The comments section was flooded with messages from well-wishers, including DJ Nikki Hayes who offered 'congratulations, stunning as always', while writer Vicki Notaro posted a series of red heart emojis. Podcaster Louise McSherry also added some hearts, as did Glenda Gilson while model Sarah McGovern wrote: 'Aww, wow Holly! You look sensational, congratulations to you both.' Holly and Corkman Jamie Hunt had their registry ceremony at the Charlotte Quay Restaurant in Dublin, before their marriage abroad this summer. The 'intimate' gathering of 12 guests included family members and photographer Evan Doherty, who has been friends with the couple for years, as well as Max, their beloved pooch. Speaking to the Irish Mail on Sunday at the VIP Style Awards on Friday night, Holly said she was 'really looking forward' to the day. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content While their legal ceremony was this week, later this year the couple will have a bigger wedding in France, 'in a little town called Auch, 'where it's always sunny'. Last week, Holly explained how the official registry ceremony was taking place in Charlotte Quay, 'the restaurant where we had our first date'. "Evan Doherty is doing our wedding photos,' she told 'He's obviously been friends for years, and then it's just 12 of us, so it's just our closest family, and it's going to be really intimate and chilled. Holly's father, Karl, who was diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome in February 2020, walked her down the aisle. She had previously offered an insight into her dad's battle with cancer after he was admitted to hospital for six weeks when he picked up an infection. Writing alongside a Facebook post in February, Holly shared 'an update on Karl's journey so far'. 'This is just a small insight into the uncertainty he has faced and how quick things can change,' she wrote. 'Like so many, Karl is extremely grateful to @mariekeatingfoundation and everyone who is supporting @paddys_day_dip. 'We are stronger together.' Since her dad's cancer diagnosis Holly and Jamie have been throwing their support behind the Marie Keating Foundation's cancer support services, which are provided free of charge to anyone who needs them. Last year, they raised over €20,000 for the charity and hope to raise even more this year. Jamie's father Keith was diagnosed with terminal cancer and passed away in September 2024. Holly said: 'Jamie's dad Keith was still around with us at the time. He was a big fan of sea swimming right up until he was 89, up until the end. 'When they talk about how good sea swimming is for you, he was a living testament at the time. 'We're encouraging people to take part all around the country. It's something we'd love to keep growing and growing.' Last year, Holly also opened up about her decision to become sober after a night of heavy drinking, telling followers that it has been one of her best decisions. The former Miss Ireland told followers that the previous September she woke up 'extremely hungover' and levels of anxiety that felt 'through the roof'. "I had drank so much the night before that I blacked out. I remember I woke up with the all too familiar feelings of self-hatred and shame and severe, severe anxiety,' she said, adding that even a few drinks would impact her mental health. She said her life is 'so much better' since she made the decision to give up alcohol and even though she did not drink daily or even weekly, the aftermath was 'so bad' for her when she did drink that she grew tired of it.
Extra.ie
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Celtic Tiger poster boy Gavin Lambe-Murphy ditches wild ways with new concept store
The quintessential Celtic Tiger poster boy, Gavin Lambe-Murphy was as well-known for his scribblings about the nation's celebrity set as he was for making scandalicious headlines detailing his own hedonistic party lifestyle. Once ubiquitous on the Dublin social scene, the man-about-town has just recently opened an upmarket concept store in the leafy environs of Dublin 4 and says he couldn't fathom anything worse than attending even one soiree these days. 'I mean, you know, 20 years ago, Jesus, I was going to five parties a night,' Gavin told Gavin Lambe-Murphy. Pic: VIP Ireland But proving he hasn't lost his wicked sense of humour, he quipped, 'Once you kind of sober up a bit, you realise you wouldn't hang around talking to those people.' A native of the affluent seaside town of Malahide, Gavin had been a mainstay of the naughty noughties, then in 2004 he quietly and rather unassumingly dropped off the showbiz radar. And while not quite reinvented- being still very much his old bon vivant self – Gavin is now to be found selling fancy French wines from his concept shop, Baggatonia. 'No parties. I don't do parties at all. I don't host them, go to them or throw them,' Gavin told Extra. Gavin Lambe-Murphy. Pic: VIP Ireland 'The last time I was a socialite was 25 years ago. I don't even go out and I don't go to parties anymore.' He may have retired his Prada party shoes, but Gavin very much remains a figure on Dublin's high-society scene as he has just opened his brand new venture in Ballsbridge. 'So myself and my best friend Noelle, we went out for lunch one day, and we were thinking about what is missing in Dublin 4,' Gavin explained. 'So we decided to do the concept store with a type of cafe to the front and a deli. And luckily, it's been really well received. 'So we have a lot of Irish products, but we source a lot of stuff from Italy as well. Gavin Lambe-Murphy. Pic: 'We sell everything from wine to really great candles to men's clothing to women's clothing. And we have amazing pieces of jewellery and art. So the thing about it is it'll rotate all the time, because we're never going to carry the same stock as such. It'll be seasonal, and it'll change.' And as for throwing a big grand opening bash, Gavin says the store had a soft opening; seeming to opt for a 'build it and they will come' approach. And come indeed they do, as former RTE newscaster Anne Doyle just happened to pop her head round the door to wish him well on his shopkeeping venture. Anne Doyle. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Now that he has made a return of sorts to the D4 set, he has no desire to reprise his party boy ways. 'I still get invited to a lot of stuff, and I just never turn up,' he says. 'And people think I'm being rude or whatever. 'It's just when you did as many parties as I did back then, I'm just not interested.'
Extra.ie
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Rory Cowan's next big career move: 'I'm going to become a burden on the state'
'I'm totally retired,' funnyman Rory has told 'I'm turning 66 in July so I'm officially a pensioner and I can't f***n wait,' he laughed. And apparently taking to a life of retirement like the proverbial fish to water, Rory said he can't wait for this next chapter saying; 'the world is my lobster' 'I am going to become a burden on the state. I get the free travel pass so I'm planning on taking myself off and going for lunch and Kilkenny one day and Cork the next,' Rory said. Rory Cowan. Pic:As he approaches the ripe young age of 66, Rory said he has no plans to change his ways. 'I'm retiring from show business, but I'll still be around,' said Rory before adding, 'I'll still be the same me, just a bit older but not wiser.' Mrs Brown's Boy actor Rory, who has been a stalwart of Irish entertainment for decades, said he thoroughly enjoyed all of the opportunities that have come his way over the course of his career. Rory Cowan and Brendan O'Carroll on Mrs Brown's Boys. Photo: BBC. 'When I left Mrs. Brown's Boys, it was a big decision. But then I was in two Pantos, I wrote a book and then I got the gig in Fair City. I would have had none of those opportunities if I had stayed in Mrs. Brown's Boys,' he reflected. And Rory's Fair City character Bosco proved such a hit with viewers that directors tried to coax him to stay by offering to extend his contract with the soap. 'About a year-and-a-half ago, around last January, I said I was retired. I just had to finish off the Fair City contract that I had,' said Rory. 'And they got back to me in September, and they said, 'are you really retired?,' and I panicked.' Mrs Brown's Boys D'Movie gets an airing. Pic: Gerry McDonnell/Cathal Burke/ 'So I was thinking if I retire now, I'll have nothing. You can't just walk back into the gig when you walk out. So I said 'maybe I'll stay on with Fair City and I won't do anything else.' 'So they sent me out a new contract, and they said, 'return it by the second or third of October,' Rory recalled. 'So I just thought, ' I really have to go for this'. However, after reflecting for some time, Rory decided to walk away and not sign on for another run in Carrigstown. 'So it came to October 3rd and the contract was still sitting there and I was thinking 'will I sign it?' But then I thought to myself 'no'.' Pic: Kyran O'Brien So as he rides off into the sunset, Rory told Extra that Fair City was his most rewarding and enjoyable gig. 'I absolutely adored that gig in Fair City. It was a lovely gig to have, and I would advise any actor who is ever thinking, or ever offered a chance, to jump at it straight away. ' 'It's a f*****g brilliant gig. And the people are all lovely, the crew are lovely. Everybody is fabulous. I absolutely enjoyed every minute. I was there for five years, and I enjoyed every single minute,' said Rory.
Extra.ie
13-05-2025
- Extra.ie
Gardaí have ‘clear' CCTV of moment Garda Kevin Flatley was killed in the line of duty
Clear CCTV footage of the harrowing moment Garda Kevin Flatley was knocked down and killed in the line of duty has been obtained by gardaí. Father of two, Garda Flatley, 49, died while performing a speed check on a local road in Lusk, north County Dublin, on Sunday afternoon. He was hit by a motorcycle he had been trying to flag down. CCTV images obtained from a nearby service station show Gda Flatley's final moments, sources told The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in the incident and is in a critical condition. The scene on the R132 at Lanestown where Garda Kevin Flatley was killed. Pic: Garrett White/PA Wire Garda Flatley's local club, O'Dwyers GAA in Balbriggan, north Dublin, said the community was 'absolutely heartbroken'. They said: 'Kevin was an absolute gentleman who had a huge part to play in our club, always lending a hand when he could. He was always a pleasure to chat to, and his grá for GAA and helping others shone through in every conversation. 'He was a dedicated coach with our U10 girls' team, encouraging the players at all times and bringing great energy. Kevin Flatley. Pic: O'Dwyers GAA 'We extend our deepest condolences to Kevin's wife Una, his two daughters (Aoife and Erin) who play with us in O'Dwyers, and all of his family, friends and colleagues at this extremely difficult time. 'He will be sorely missed by all. May he rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.' Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan yesterday expressed his sympathies to Mr Flatley's family and colleagues, saying: 'When Garda Flatley went to work yesterday morning, he went out in the same way as every guard goes out to work, which is to keep the community safe – and he was doing that in his role within the Roads Policing Unit. 'It was a terrible tragedy he lost his life in the line of duty, but it emphasises the sacrifices and the danger associated with policing in Ireland. Pic: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos 'We think it's a job which is the same as other jobs – it's not. Every day, members of An Garda Síochána put themselves personally in danger by carrying out their duty on behalf of the people of Ireland, and it is a tragedy that Garda Flatley paid the ultimate price yesterday whilst performing his duty.' Gardaí want anyone who saw the Yamaha R motorcycle from 12 pm on Sunday to make contact with investigators. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said another garda 'unbelievably' had his leg broken after being struck by a motorcycle the same day, while a third suffered a broken leg after being hit by a vehicle in another incident a week earlier. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Pic: Sam Boal/ Asked about a review into roads policing, Mr O'Callaghan said people need to look at their own behaviour 'in the first instance as opposed to' asking what the gardaí can do differently. 'We need to slow down. There is too much speed on our roads. There are too many lives being lost on our roads. Primary responsibility rests on all of us to ensure we're not driving excessively fast – that's something within all our control.' Asked about the dangers of roads policing raised by the Commissioner, Mr O'Callaghan said he will implement 'whatever new measures are required in order to ensure that gardaí are kept as safe as possible during their roads policing. The scene on the R132 at Lanestown where Garda Kevin Flatley was killed. Pic: Garrett White/PA Wire 'Obviously, it's an area that's also hugely dependent upon technology – we need to use technology as much as possible. A recently approved new contract for the use of more road traffic cameras, that's an area that can be as effective. 'But no matter what technologies we introduce, we're never going to get away from the fact that we want and we will need to have members of An Garda Síochána actively on the ground, policing the law and protecting the community. 'That's what Garda Flatley was doing yesterday. Tragically, he lost his life while doing it, but his public service is commendable, and it's something we should all sort of honour and reflect upon,' he told RTÉ's Morning Ireland. Asked what shape a review of roads policing should take in the wake of Garda Flatley's death, the minister said: 'We need to reflect upon: Are gardaí being exposed to excessive danger?' Earlier, the vice president of the Garda Representative Association told the same programme that Sunday was a 'dreadful' day for the organisation. Niall Hodgins said Mr Flatley is remembered as a 'friend, colleague and teammate' who wore his uniform with 'dignity, courage and pride… His colleagues have told me his presence enriched all the stations that he has served in… and his kindness, I understand, touched everybody that knew him,' he said.
