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RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
DJ Sean M: Meet Ireland's youngest ever festival DJ
DJ Sean M (Seán Meenaghan) is only 11 years old, but he's already spinning the decks at major Irish music festivals. In May, he made his festival debut at Greenfields, and this summer he'll be playing bangers at Beyond the Pale (Saturday and Sunday) and at the Kaleidoscope Festival (Friday evening set). A 5th class student at Colmcille's Senior School in Knocklyon, Seán's journey began before he could even spell turntable - climbing up to reach his dad's decks when he was still a toddler! Florence from RTÉ's news2day went to Seán's school and partied hard! Press play up top to see the report. Seán says: "When I was very young about 3 years old my father would bring in a step so that I was able to reach his decks. Since then I have practiced nearly every day I can remember. I got my very own set of Pioneer decks last Christmas and I'm very proud of them. "My family have gone to Ibiza every summer since I was born. I just love the dance scene over there, my favourite part is going to Cafe Mambo where I have seen Fatboy Slim, Claptone and many more. "It was just the most amazing experience at my school, I got to share my talent with all my school friends - most of them have never seen me play my decks before. It was great to see them all have so much fun and enjoy the music in the sunshine." Now armed with his own Pioneer setup and backed by the powerhouse platform NOISE Music, DJ Sean M has a growing list of gigs under his belt and a serious passion for the decks. DJ Sean M's Top 5 Dance Tunes Solarstone - Seven Cities The Prophet- CJ Bolland Wide Open Space - Mansun (Perfecto Mix) Silence - Delerium Heaven Sent - Bedrock His sound is rooted in House, Progressive House, and Trance, inspired by annual trips to the electronic music mecca of Ibiza. With energy, talent, and a deep love for dance music, DJ Sean M is proving that age is just a number when it comes to lighting up the dancefloor. Follow Seán on the festival circuit on Instagram (Managed by his mam Susan!) and make sure to head over to see him wherever he is playing.
The Herald
06-05-2025
- The Herald
Masked men storm Booysen Park church service, rob congregants
Five armed men stormed a church in Booysen Park and robbed about 50 congregants of their cellphones and other valuables. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the frightening incident occurred at about 6.30pm on Monday. 'Chatty police are investigating the incident at the church in Gallant Street, Greenfields, Booysen Park,' he said. 'At about 6.30pm, five armed and masked men stormed the church and robbed the congregants of their cellphones and other valuables. 'The robbers then fled in the minister 's white Toyota RAV4, which was later found abandoned in Chatty.' Beetge said the vehicle had been taken in for forensic analysis. Anyone with information which could lead to the arrest of the culprits is urged to contact Constable Enrique Louw on 071-570-0628, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Callers may remain anonymous. The Herald
The Age
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Age
Former NSW CFMEU leaders plead guilty to corruption charges
Two former NSW CFMEU leaders have pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors that ends a four-year-long legal saga. Darren Greenfield, a former NSW secretary of the CFMEU, and his son Michael, a former state branch assistant secretary, each pleaded guilty to two charges of receiving corrupting benefits in a deal that saw prosecutors drop other charges against the pair. The Greenfields were charged with criminal corruption offences in September 2021, but an extensive investigation by this masthead in 2024 brought renewed attention to the case by revealing allegations of corruption and that the CFMEU more broadly had been infiltrated by organised crime. The Albanese government placed the CFMEU into administration in August 2024 in response to the allegations. In July last year, this masthead reported that Darren Greenfield allegedly accepted money in return for union backing of a construction company, including detailing how a hidden police camera allegedly captured Greenfield being passed a $5000 bundle of cash as part of a suspected kickback deal involving money traded for union support. The maximum penalty for receiving corrupting benefits is 10 years' jail, a fine of up to $1.1 million, or both. Loading The father and son had maintained their innocence and long refused to step aside from their roles in the embattled union until Darren resigned in August 2024 after continued scrutiny. The CFMEU contributed almost $1 million to the Greenfields' defence over three years. A report penned by anti-corruption expert Geoffrey Watson, SC, recommended the CFMEU start legal action to recover the 'astonishing' sum of up to $890,000 paid to the Greenfields for the defence of their bribery charges.
Sydney Morning Herald
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Former NSW CFMEU leaders plead guilty to corruption charges
Two former NSW CFMEU leaders have pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in bribes after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors that ends a four-year-long legal saga. Darren Greenfield, a former NSW secretary of the CFMEU, and his son Michael, a former state branch assistant secretary, each pleaded guilty to two charges of receiving corrupting benefits in a deal that saw prosecutors drop other charges against the pair. The Greenfields were charged with criminal corruption offences in September 2021, but an extensive investigation by this masthead in 2024 brought renewed attention to the case by revealing allegations of corruption and that the CFMEU more broadly had been infiltrated by organised crime. The Albanese government placed the CFMEU into administration in August 2024 in response to the allegations. In July last year, this masthead reported that Darren Greenfield allegedly accepted money in return for union backing of a construction company, including detailing how a hidden police camera allegedly captured Greenfield being passed a $5000 bundle of cash as part of a suspected kickback deal involving money traded for union support. The maximum penalty for receiving corrupting benefits is 10 years' jail, a fine of up to $1.1 million, or both. Loading The father and son had maintained their innocence and long refused to step aside from their roles in the embattled union until Darren resigned in August 2024 after continued scrutiny. The CFMEU contributed almost $1 million to the Greenfields' defence over three years. A report penned by anti-corruption expert Geoffrey Watson, SC, recommended the CFMEU start legal action to recover the 'astonishing' sum of up to $890,000 paid to the Greenfields for the defence of their bribery charges.
