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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Everyday Hero: A lifetime of service
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD)—The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor, was recently presented to Rear Adm. James H Flatley III aboard the USS Yorktown—the perfect place to honor a man who dedicated his life to protecting others and preserving history. 'It's a man whose given service over himself his whole life and is an example to us all,' said Chauncey Clark with the USS Yorktown Foundation. Similar words are often spoken about Admiral. Flatley, who was surrounded by family and friends for the special ceremony The Order of the Palmetto is presented to the South Carolinian who has demonstrated extraordinary lifetime achievements, service, and contributions of national and statewide significance. Admiral Flatley, who is 91 years old and lives in Mount Pleasant, graduated from the Naval Academy. He was a US Naval aviator from 1956 until his retirement in 1987. He flew combat missions in Vietnam. But what made this ceremony special for Admiral Flatley was that it was aboard the same aircraft carrier in which his father landed the first Hellcat fighter plane. 'That meant a lot because it goes so far back to my dad helping put this ship together and get it to sea. You know he was a World War 2 hero. All the more reason to follow in his footsteps, which I tried to do,' Flatley explained. Admiral Flatley is no stranger to making history. In 1963, he became the first person to complete 21 C-130 Hercules landings on an aircraft carrier. In later years, after retirement, Admiral Flatley also ran Patriots Point for seven years. He has spent a lifetime dedicated to service. 'I think you can't find a lifetime that's more expansive than his was from his Navy career to his community career,' said Clark. He is the kind of person who thanks others who were there to thank him, and now he will always be remembered for his outstanding service and career. 'That's why we honor him here today. It's something we're losing in the American society today. People that give everything for their country and for their family' said Clark. Congratulations, Admiral Flatley! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Michael Flatley challenges 'blatant level' of alleged 'overcharging' by receiver in Cork mansion case
Lord of the Dance star Michael Flatley is embroiled in another legal row, this time over a €1.4million disputed costs bill associated with the recent battle to keep a receiver from the door of his Cork mansion Castlehyde. And the entertainer, in an affidavit to the Commercial Court where he is disputing six-figure sums in legal and receiver fees, claimed he was shocked at what he called 'the blatant level' of alleged "overcharging'. Referring to a receiver costs bill of €86,000 plus legal costs of €186,000 Michael Flatley alleged he may be seen "as an easy mark for inflated costs". Also in dispute are €793,000 in legal fees from the opposing side in the Castlehyde receiver battle. In the affidavit to the court the dancing star claimed that there was also an alleged charge for 13 hours allegedly put in by the joint receivers for attendance at the High Court at a combined rate of €1000 an hour. At one stage Mr Flatley also said: "I have no objection to paying fees in general but in circumstances where the fees are exorbitant and mainly unvouched and unjustified and lacking transparency the vouching of the documents sought is in the interests of justice.' The court on Wednesday was considering an application by the Flatley side in which it was seeking certain documents from the Novellus side including the receiver's report, a contemporaneous record of tasks carried out by the receivers and a full breakdown of invoices and timesheets from third-party providers to the receivers. The Flatley side want the documentation as part of their bid to have the court decide in relation to the €1.4million in disputed costs. Mr Flatley's counsel, Ronnie Hudson BL instructed by Maxwell Mooney solicitor, said Michael Flatley has no objection to paying costs, but he needs transparency. "The only motivation of Michael Flatley is to get the money back," counsel said. Case background Counsel for Novellus and the receivers, Kelley Smith SC, said previously all allegations made by the Flatley side were withdrawn and her side was concerned about the motivation behind the latest application. Counsel said it was misconceived and was "more of the same grandstanding". Last March, Mr Flatley paid off a €6.9million loan on his Castlehyde mansion to save it from the receiver. The original legal battle related to a loan made to Mr Flatley's Blackbird Film Productions Ltd by Novellus Finance Ltd with registered offices at St Stephen's Green, Dublin, in 2023 with repayments of €67,000 per month over two years. Novellus claimed there had been default on repayment, which Mr Flatley denied. Mr Flatley provided a guarantee for the loan on the strength of the value of his Castlehyde mansion. As a result of the alleged default, Novellus appointed a receiver over the property. An interim injunction was granted to the Flatley side to prevent the receiver from taking further measures in relation to Castlehyde and a judge conducted a two-day hearing on the matter. The Flatley side asked the court to hold off on giving judgement on whether to set aside the interim injunction stopping the receiver taking steps or grant an interlocutory injunction to the Flatley side and said Mr Flatley was flying into Dublin to pay off the loan. The €6.9m loan was finally paid off but the issue of certain disputed costs remained. Mr Justice Mark Sanfey had reserved his judgement to a later date. Read More Michael Flatley faces new battle over security for costs at Cork's Castlehyde
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Taoiseach and President among thousands at funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley in Balbriggan
11 minutes ago Images of Garda Kevin Flatley's funeral cortege show the large numbers in attendance to pay their respects to the Dublin garda. 14 minutes ago Symbols representing Garda Flatley's life were brought to the altar. A fiddle was brought forward by Aisling Gibbons, an O'Dwyer's GAA Club executive member. An O'Dwyer's Club jersey was also brought up along with a coaches club top. They were brought forward by Liam Howley. Garda Flatley was an avid member of the club and a coach. His hurley was also brought up to the altar. A friend of Garda Flatley, Keith, brought forward a chocolate bar, representing "something sweet", Fr McNamara told those present. Books and the family bible, of which Mr Flatley used to read to his two daughters, Erin and Aoife, were brought to the altar. 16 minutes ago 20 minutes ago Fr John McNamara, parish priest in Balbriggan, welcomed President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris and other members of Cabinet present. Commissioner Drew Harris was also welcomed and all the family of AGS and different branches "who Kevin was such a proud member for so many years". Members of the Defences Forces and the PSNI present were also welcomed. At a local level, work colleagues of Mr Flatley's wife Úna, his parents, Michael and Breda, and his two children and their schoolmates were welcomed. 22 minutes ago Garda motorcycle colleagues from the Dublin Metropolitan Region's roads policing unit formed a guard of honour as the hearse carrying Garda Kevin Flatley's coffin arrived at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Two members of the Garda led the cortege, one carrying the Irish national flag and the other the flag of An Garda Siochana. The bells of the church rang as the coffin arrived. A large number of uniformed gardaí walked to the church with fellow mourners, including Garda commissioner Drew Harris. Inside the church as the service began, members of a ceremonial unit of the Garda placed the Irish flag on Garda Flatley's coffin, along with his cap and gloves. 29 minutes ago The ceremonial unit of An Garda Síochána has stepped forward to dress Garda Kevin Flatley's coffin with the tricolour, cap and gloves. 31 minutes ago Thousands of Gardaí are believed to be in attendance as mourners line the streets of Balbriggan 35 minutes ago Garda Kevin Flatley's coffin has been carried by members of An Garda Síochána to the front of the altar of S.S. Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan, for his funeral Mass. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been expressing his condolences to Mr Flatley's family members at the front of the church. 44 minutes ago President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has arrived at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, for the funeral of Kevin Flatley. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris and Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, have also arrived for the mass. PA 54 minutes ago Speaking this morning, Garda Superintendent Liam Geraghty said there will likely be thousands of gardaí in attendance at his funeral in Balbriggan this afternoon, where they will perform a guard of honour "as he takes his final journey". "Since Kevin passed away last Sunday and was killed in the performance of his duties, a member of An Garda Síochána has stayed in his presence for the entirety since he passed away," he said. Speaking to RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Supt Geraghty said: "This morning, the Garda Commissioner will lead probably thousands of his colleagues to mark our respects and we're very, very grateful to Kevin's family for allowing us to take part in what is a family funeral and a very, very sad day for the family, but to allow us to show our respect and gratitude, and to honour Kevin as he takes his final journey." Gda Flatley will be taken by hearse to St Peter's and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, where a guard of honour will take place. "We will march with our colleague and bring him to the church for his funeral ceremony. "We anticipate that there will be possibly up to thousands of gardaí in uniform, plainclothes gardaí and garda staff lining that route." He will also be honoured by his local GAA club, where his daughters played and where he was a coach, and by the local schools. Today 08:03 AM The funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley will soon begin in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. The 49-year-old father of two, who died after being struck by a motorcyclist while carrying out a speed checkpoint in Dublin last weekend, served as a garda for 26 years and had been with the Roads Policing Unit since 2018. A large turnout of mourners is expected at his funeral service later. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, President Michael D Higgins, Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris are all expected to be in attendance. The funeral cortege is set to pass through the Co Dublin town of Balbriggan before mass at St Peter and Paul's Church this afternoon. Garda Flatley will later be laid to rest privately in Newcastle, Co Dublin. He is the 90th member of An Garda Síochána to be killed while on duty. Today 06:35 AM Colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley paid tribute with a constant vigil this week Funeral to take place today for Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while on duty Garda Flatley died last weekend after being struck by a motorcyclist Funeral to take place for Garda Kevin Flatley after colleagues paid tribute with constant vigil this week A member of An Garda Síochána has remained with the body of Garda Kevin Flatley, whose funeral will take place later today, since his death last Sunday.
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Irish Independent
Thousands of mourners to attend funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley in Balbriggan
Images of Garda Kevin Flatley's funeral cortege show the large numbers in attendance to pay their respects to the Dublin garda. 10 minutes ago Symbols representing Garda Flatley's life were brought to the altar. A fiddle was brought forward by Aisling Gibbons, an O'Dwyer's GAA Club executive member. An O'Dwyer's Club jersey was also brought up along with a coaches club top. They were brought forward by Liam Howley. Garda Flatley was an avid member of the club and a coach. His hurley was also brought up to the altar. A friend of Garda Flatley, Keith, brought forward a chocolate bar, representing "something sweet", Fr McNamara told those present. Books and the family bible, of which Mr Flatley used to read to his two daughters, Erin and Aoife, were brought to the altar. 11 minutes ago 16 minutes ago Fr John McNamara, parish priest in Balbriggan, welcomed President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris and other members of Cabinet present. Commissioner Drew Harris was also welcomed and all the family of AGS and different branches "who Kevin was such a proud member for so many years". Members of the Defences Forces and the PSNI present were also welcomed. At a local level, work colleagues of Mr Flatley's wife Úna, his parents, Michael and Breda, and his two children and their schoolmates were welcomed. 18 minutes ago Garda motorcycle colleagues from the Dublin Metropolitan Region's roads policing unit formed a guard of honour as the hearse carrying Garda Kevin Flatley's coffin arrived at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. Two members of the Garda led the cortege, one carrying the Irish national flag and the other the flag of An Garda Siochana. The bells of the church rang as the coffin arrived. A large number of uniformed gardaí walked to the church with fellow mourners, including Garda commissioner Drew Harris. Inside the church as the service began, members of a ceremonial unit of the Garda placed the Irish flag on Garda Flatley's coffin, along with his cap and gloves. 25 minutes ago The ceremonial unit of An Garda Síochána has stepped forward to dress Garda Kevin Flatley's coffin with the tricolour, cap and gloves. 26 minutes ago Thousands of Gardaí are believed to be in attendance as mourners line the streets of Balbriggan 30 minutes ago Garda Kevin Flatley's coffin has been carried by members of An Garda Síochána to the front of the altar of S.S. Peter and Paul's Church, Balbriggan, for his funeral Mass. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been expressing his condolences to Mr Flatley's family members at the front of the church. 39 minutes ago President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, has arrived at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, for the funeral of Kevin Flatley. Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Simon Harris and Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald, have also arrived for the mass. PA 49 minutes ago Speaking this morning, Garda Superintendent Liam Geraghty said there will likely be thousands of gardaí in attendance at his funeral in Balbriggan this afternoon, where they will perform a guard of honour "as he takes his final journey". "Since Kevin passed away last Sunday and was killed in the performance of his duties, a member of An Garda Síochána has stayed in his presence for the entirety since he passed away," he said. Speaking to RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Supt Geraghty said: "This morning, the Garda Commissioner will lead probably thousands of his colleagues to mark our respects and we're very, very grateful to Kevin's family for allowing us to take part in what is a family funeral and a very, very sad day for the family, but to allow us to show our respect and gratitude, and to honour Kevin as he takes his final journey." Gda Flatley will be taken by hearse to St Peter's and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, where a guard of honour will take place. "We will march with our colleague and bring him to the church for his funeral ceremony. "We anticipate that there will be possibly up to thousands of gardaí in uniform, plainclothes gardaí and garda staff lining that route." He will also be honoured by his local GAA club, where his daughters played and where he was a coach, and by the local schools. 59 minutes ago The funeral of Garda Kevin Flatley will soon begin in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. The 49-year-old father of two, who died after being struck by a motorcyclist while carrying out a speed checkpoint in Dublin last weekend, served as a garda for 26 years and had been with the Roads Policing Unit since 2018. A large turnout of mourners is expected at his funeral service later. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, President Michael D Higgins, Minister for Justice, Jim O'Callaghan and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris are all expected to be in attendance. The funeral cortege is set to pass through the Co Dublin town of Balbriggan before mass at St Peter and Paul's Church this afternoon. Garda Flatley will later be laid to rest privately in Newcastle, Co Dublin. He is the 90th member of An Garda Síochána to be killed while on duty. Today 06:35 AM Colleagues of Garda Kevin Flatley paid tribute with a constant vigil this week Funeral to take place today for Garda Kevin Flatley who was killed while on duty Garda Flatley died last weekend after being struck by a motorcyclist Funeral to take place for Garda Kevin Flatley after colleagues paid tribute with constant vigil this week A member of An Garda Síochána has remained with the body of Garda Kevin Flatley, whose funeral will take place later today, since his death last Sunday.
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Dublin Airport in emotional gesture to Garda Flatley before funeral as 4-hour road warning issued on ‘sad & sombre' day
DUBLIN Airport last night paid a poignant tribute to Garda Kevin Flatley ahead of his funeral service this afternoon. The tragic dad-of-two, who died after being Advertisement 3 Garda Kevin Flatley's funeral will take place this afternoon Credit: 3 Dublin Airport paid tribute to Garda Flatley Credit: dublinairport To mark the occasion and honour Garda Flatley's life, It said: "Dublin Airport's buildings were lit up in blue last night in memory of Garda Kevin Flatley and in solidarity with our colleagues in An Garda Siochana. "Kevin's funeral takes place later today. May he rest in peace." People praised the "nice gesture", with one saying: "Well done for recognition for a fallen garda Kevin Flatley. Advertisement READ MORE IRISH NEWS "Thoughts and prayers with his family colleagues and friends." It has been confirmed that Gda Flatley's funeral will take place in St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Dublin at 1:30pm today. The chief mourners are his wife Úna, daughters Erin and Aoife, parents Breda and Michael, and brother John. Flatley is predeceased by his sister, Elaine. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Also attending will be President 'Desperately sad day', says Commissioner Harris after death of garda at Dublin checkpoint Brigadier General Stephen Ryan will represent the Superintendent Liam Geraghty from the Garda Press Office said it is a "sad and sombre day" for An Garda Siochana, with many garda colleagues set to attend. Flatley's body will be escorted to the church by Gardai, led by commissioner Advertisement He is to be given full Garda honours at the ceremony. His coffin will be draped with the Irish tricolour with his hat and gloves placed over it. And Drew Harris is to present these items to Flatley's widow, Una, at the end of the funeral. TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS A four-hour Advertisement The main street in the coastal town of Balbriggan is set to be "closed to all traffic" from 12pm until after the funeral. Diversions will be in place. A garda spokesperson said: "Please follow the advice and directions of stewards and Gardai working in the vicinity of St Peter and Paul's Church. "If possible please use public transport, Balbriggan train station is a 15-minute walk from St Peter and Paul's Church and less than a 5-minute walk from McNallys Funeral Home." Advertisement And Fingal County 3 Garda Flatley sadly passed away in the line of duty last Sunday Credit: An Garda Siochana/PA Wire
