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Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
RTE Fair City favourite making surprise comeback after heartbreaking family loss
The Snapper star Tina Kellegher has said the busyness of working on Fair City has helped her cope with the 'awful void' of losing her own mother. Tina plays Ger Lynch on the show and is set to return to Carrigstown to ruffle more feathers from June 8 when she comes back from sunny Spain. Tina says the busyness of returning to Fair City has helped her grieve over the loss of her mother, Brigid, who died on January 5. Opening up about her family's reaction to her returning to Carrigstown, she said: "My two sons? They were very happy I was there to feed them all the time so why would they be trying to get me back to Fair City? But seriously, they knew that if I wanted to go back, I'd set that ball rolling myself. They were very supportive. But I used to talk to my mam about going back to Fair City." 'Sadly, I lost Mam in January, but I don't really want to go into that. She would have talked about the possibilities of me going back. In a way, it's great that I'm busy with the show now because it helps you through the grief. It's tough at times, but it comes to us all. "There's an awful void now that Mammy's gone because I would have spent a lot of time with her. But I'll be busier, and my lads are at a stage now where, erm, they can all paddle their own canoe,' she told the RTE Guide. Opening up about Ger's return to Carrigstown from June 8, Tina said: 'I've got me nails,' as she flashes her red tipped fingers. "While Ger has a softer look with her clothes, maybe from living in a warm climate, she herself has not gone soft. Not. At. All. "But I'm very fond of her. At this stage and age in my career, to get such a jammy, engaging character is a real treat. You're very often playing the mother of the 30-something son who has his issues and not this strong, feisty character." Ger previously vamoosed to sunny Spain, as there was the possibility of being imprisoned if she hung around Carrigstown. "Sharon threatened to report me to the cops because she believes that I killed Will. It wasn't my fault! Well, I send my sons to do a job and to rough Will up, but they went too far. Sharon said that if I didn't leave, shed go to the cops. So, I went to Spain,' she added.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Health
- Irish Examiner
'It's keeping him going': Families call for more funds for Alzheimer Society Cork centre
A call has been made for increased funding to meet the growing demand for the Alzheimer Society of Ireland's (ASI) Cork centre, which has around 200 people with dementia on a waiting list. The centre offers day-care with activities, as well as home services and activities for under-65s with dementia or Alzheimer's. Alzheimer Society of Ireland southern region operations manager Breda Twohig set out the pressures during the annual Tea Party fundraiser on Saturday in Bessboro. Kieran and Maria O'Donovan with their newest grandchild enjoying the Alzheimer Society of Ireland annual Tea Day fundraiser at Bessboro Day Centre, Cork, on Saturday. Picture: Chani Anderson 'We'd have about 10 under-65s and that's only the people we can accept. We've over 22 clients here every day,' she said. 'We've 200 on the waiting list. There's people here who could come for five days but we can't take them five days. We take them for one day and some come for three. [That] is the most we can do.' She welcomed funding increases in recent years but stressed: 'The staff are key really. They are the whole experience for somebody with dementia.' Claire and Betty Keohane enjoying the Alzheimer Society of Ireland's annual Tea Day fundraiser in Cork on Saturday. Picture: Chani Anderson They are trying to expand further in west Cork but have found it challenging to hire carers. 'People all genuinely want to mind their loved ones at home but they can't do it alone and they actually break down,' she said. 'Families would take 10 hours [a week] if we could give it to them so we have to be fair to people and be fair to where carers are situated.' Breeda Horan, 70, from Carrigaline with her husband Ger, 72, was one of those at the fundraiser. Breeda Horan, 70, from Carrigaline with her husband Ger, 72, at Saturday's Alzheimer Society of Ireland annual Tea Day fundraiser in Cork. Picture: Chani Anderson Ger was diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia in his early 60s, leaving the former National Maritime College of Ireland lecturer unable to work, Breeda said. It's been very hard for him, very hard. He looks perfect to people but if you go five minutes beyond that, you know there's something wrong. He attends the centre two days a week, which she said is 'a godsend really for both of us' now. 'I think it's keeping him going with all the therapies, the caring and he loves the music,' she said. 'I think it's the people here, the environment. He was always a people person.' For herself, she noticed a difference from the start also. Pat Dillon enjoying some time in the memory garden at the Bessboro Day Centre with her grandson Aaron during the Alzheimer Society of Ireland annual Tea Day fundraiser on Saturday. Picture: Chani Anderson 'It was like a weight off your shoulders,' she said. 'I could relax for a bit and I knew he was very safe here.' She is unsure what the future holds and is already discussing this with their adult children. 'I'm 70 now, so you can keep doing it as long as you think you can,' she said quietly. Alzheimer Society of Ireland southern region operations manager Breda Twohig in the memory garden at the Bessboro Day Centre in Cork. Picture: Chani Anderson Minister of state for older people Kieran O' Donnell announced this month the HSE has commissioned the first national dementia registry. This will map services and identify gaps nationally. It will gather data on medications and people's quality of life also.
The 42
6 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Former Ireland international David Meyler returns to Cork City as assistant manager
FORMER IRELAND INTERNATIONAL David Meyler has been appointed as Cork City FC men's first-team assistant manager. Meyler returns to the club, having played at Academy and first-team level before his Premier League move to Sunderland in 2008. The Cork midfielder also played for Hull City and was capped 26 times for Ireland, before a knee injury forced him to retire at the age of 30. Advertisement Meyler, now 36, has since undertaken coaching roles in the Hull City academy and with the Ireland 17s under Colin O'Brien. 'I am really delighted to be back at City, where my journey in professional football started,' said Meyler. 'Since retiring from playing, I have really enjoyed the coaching side of the game and this is an opportunity that I am really looking forward to. 'I have spoken to Ger [Nash, manager] at length about the role and I am excited about what lies ahead. I know that Ger is very keen to have a really strong Cork representation among the players and staff and, as both a Corkman and a former player, this club means a lot to me and I will do everything in my power to help us progress. 'While I have been away from City for a long time, I have always kept an eye out for how the club is doing. I think it is clear to see that there are a lot of very talented players at the club, and I look forward to working alongside Ger and the other staff to help those players in whatever way we can.' Cork City FC has announced the appointment of David Meyler as the club's new men's first team assistant manager. Welcome back to City, David! 🤝 Full story 👇🏼 🇮🇹 — Cork City FC (@CorkCityFC) May 29, 2025 Cork City manager Nash welcomed Meyler, who continues his 'impressive' coaching career on Leeside. 'I think it is important for the club and its identity that there is a 'Corkness' to the club and to my staff. I have been very impressed with the conversations I have had with David so far. I think we are very much aligned in a lot of ways, and we are both young, hungry, passionate coaches who want to make a difference. 'This club produces an awful lot of very talented young players; I have great belief in them and I feel we can give them a platform to go on and deliver on their potential. David has had an impressive coaching career so far, and he can add a lot to what we want to do here.' Meyler will take up the role when City return to action following the upcoming mid-season break. They are currently ninth in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, level on 12 points with bottom side Sligo Rovers after 17 games.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Ireland star ‘delighted to be back' and ‘excited about what lies ahead' after being appointed Cork City assistant
DAVID MEYLER has been appointed as Cork City assistant manager. The former Republic of Ireland international returns to Leeside having played for the club before joining Sunderland in 2008. 2 David Meyler has been appointed Cork City assistant manager Credit: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile 2 Ger Nash welcomed his appointment Credit: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile After a knee injury forced him into retirement at the age of 30, Meyler worked in the Hull City academy and with the Ireland U17s under Colin O'Brien. He is now back with Cork to work under current manager Ger Nash. Meyler said: 'I am really delighted to be back at City, where my journey in professional football started. "Since retiring from playing, I have really enjoyed the coaching side of the game and this is an opportunity that I am really looking forward to. Read More on League of Ireland "I have spoken to Ger at length about the role and I am excited about what lies ahead. "I know that Ger is very keen to have a really strong Cork representation among the players and staff and, as both a Corkman and a former player, this club means a lot to me and I will do everything in my power to help us progress. 'While I have been away from City for a long time, I have always kept an eye out for how the club is doing. "I think it is clear to see that there are a lot of very talented players at the club, and I look forward to working alongside Ger and the other staff to help those players in whatever way we can.' Most read in Football David will take up the role when the squad return to action following the upcoming mid-season break. And Cork City boss Nash said: 'I think it is important for the club and its identity that there is a 'Corkness' to the club and to my staff. Cork City fans watch League of Ireland clash against Dundalk in cinema "I have been very impressed with the conversations I have had with David so far. "I think we are very much aligned in a lot of ways, and we are both young, hungry, passionate coaches who want to make a difference. "This club produces an awful lot of very talented young players; I have great belief in them and I feel we can give them a platform to go on and deliver on their potential. "David has had an impressive coaching career so far, and he can add a lot to what we want to do here.'
RTÉ News
6 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
David Meyler named new Cork City assistant manager
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder David Meyler is Cork City's new assistant manager. Meyler came through the ranks at Cork before joining Sunderland - then in the Premier League - back in 2008. He later moved on to Hull City, where he made 191 appearances, and was capped 26 times by his country before a knee injury forced him to retire at the age of 30. Meyler has coached in the Hull City academy and worked with the Republic of Ireland Under-17s under Colin O'Brien. He now goes back to his native Cork where he will operate alongside recently appointed boss Ger Nash. "I am really delighted to be back at City, where my journey in professional football started," said Meyler. "Since retiring from playing, I have really enjoyed the coaching side of the game and this is an opportunity that I am really looking forward to. I have spoken to Ger at length about the role and I am excited about what lies ahead. "I know that Ger is very keen to have a really strong Cork representation among the players and staff and, as both a Corkman and a former player, this club means a lot to me. I will do everything in my power to help us progress." Welcoming the news, Nash added: "I think it is important for the club and its identity that there is a 'Corkness' to the club and to my staff. I have been very impressed with the conversations I have had with David so far. "I think we are very much aligned in a lot of ways, and we are both young, hungry, passionate coaches who want to make a difference. "This club produces an awful lot of very talented young players; I have great belief in them and I feel we can give them a platform to go on and deliver on their potential. David has had an impressive coaching career so far, and he can add a lot to what we want to do here." Meyler will start in the role when the squad returns to action after the upcoming mid-season SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division break.
