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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Colin Sheridan: Time to move on from civil war in Mayo
There'll come a time in some fancy university somewhere far from Attymass where an entire post-graduate studies program will be dedicated to Mayo football. A bit like the infamous Boston college tapes that were to remain sealed until all the protagonists had passed away, a similar statute of limitations will have to apply in order to keep entire families from falling apart. That's why distance will be important, too. It's too sensitive a topic to reside just up the N17 in the University of Galway. Such an undertaking needs funding, an amnesty from blame, and the type of patience and perseverance only a dozen well-funded PhD students possess. If there is ever to be a successful truth and reconciliation process, it needs to be chaired independently. Having visited a few post-conflict zones in my time, I can attest to the power of forgiveness, but after living through four decades of Mayo madness, I am wise enough to understand that there isn't an accounting firm in the world that could heal the wounds of generational trauma inflicted, all in the name of sport. And the pathos is not just on the ground at home. There's as many people in London, New York and Chicago driven to distraction by current events as there are in Bonniconlon and Barnacarroll. If anything, exile amplifies the torment. Of course, the Duke Centre for Mayo Melancholy and Infinite Sadness in North Carolina will have little or nothing to do with Gaelic Football, and everything to do with a psyche of self-sabotage that has infected those invested in the game. The fallout from last Monday night's county board meeting - and the subsequent statements from the executive and GAA president Jarlath Burns - has been brutal, even by Mayo standards. Added to the mix are the worrying withdrawal from duties by manager Kevin McStay, and the team's defeat of contenders Tyrone, against considerable odds. You should never bet with your heart (I know, you should never gamble, period), but such is the entropy that so regularly engulfs Mayo, the outcome in Omagh was the only logical conclusion to a chaotic week. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €120€60 Best value Monthly €10€4 / month Unlimited access. Subscriber content. Daily ePaper. Additional benefits.
Al Etihad
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Etihad
Smashing Pumpkins to rock Abu Dhabi for the first time in October
22 May 2025 02:34 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)Fans of '90s rock, grunge, alternative and any kind of glorious guitar music, take Smashing Pumpkins will be coming to Abu Dhabi for the very first part of their globe-spanning Rock Invasion 2025 tour, the iconic band will play Etihad Arena, Yas Island on Thursday, October in Chicago, the Pumpkins' have cemented their place in Rock History in a career spanning over three the raw, grunge anthems of Siamese Dream to the symphonic sprawl of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, expect a setlist filled with classics like Disarm, Today, 1979, Tonight, Tonight, Bullet with Butterfly Wings and fronted by the songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Billy Corgan, the Pumpkins continue to blend dream-pop, metal and electronica with a flair that's unmistakably the years, they've sold more than 30 million albums, won two Grammy and seven MTV awards and an American Music Invasion 2025 will mark the band's first full-scale tour of Asia in over a decade, offering a rare chance for fans to experience their explosive live performance up close. General ticket sales will commence on May 23 at 10 am via Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Time Out Dubai
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
The Smashing Pumpkins to perform first-ever GCC show in Abu Dhabi: Ticket details and more revealed
Time to dust off your flannel shirts and revisit your 90s playlist – The Smashing Pumpkins are making their long-overdue UAE debut this autumn. Yes, that Smashing Pumpkins. As part of their globe-spanning Rock Invasion 2025 tour, the iconic alt-rockers will play Etihad Arena, Yas Island on Thursday October 9, in what will be their first-ever regional performance. With a back catalogue that defined a generation, this is going to be loud, nostalgic, and a totally indescribable moment of your life. From the grunge-tinged glory of Siamese Dream to the symphonic sprawl of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, expect a setlist stacked with classics like 1979, Today, Tonight, Tonight, and Bullet With Butterfly Wings. Throw in newer tracks like Beguiled and Sighommi from their recent albums, and you've got a career-spanning show from one of the most sonically adventurous bands of the past three decades. Still fronted by the inimitable Billy Corgan, the Pumpkins continue to blend dream-pop, metal, shoegaze, and straight-up rock with a flair that's unmistakably theirs. Over the years, they've sold more than 30 million albums, scooped up multiple Grammy and MTV awards, and remained gloriously difficult to categorise. The band's return to Asia – for the first time in more than a decade – includes dates across Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Bahrain, making this Abu Dhabi gig a historic moment for fans in the region. Presale access starts on Wednesday May 21 at 10am for artists, followed by Live Nation presale on Thursday May 22 at 10am. General ticket sales go live on Friday May 23 at 12pm, all via Live Nation Middle East. Thursday October 9, 2025. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. Tickets from Friday May 23 at You might also like: UAE public holidays: Every long weekend to look forward to in 2025 The dates to know 22 pictures that show how much Dubai has changed from the 1950s to today Take a look at these unrecognisable photos of the city 112 best things to do in Dubai in 2025 Everything to tick off your Dubai bucket list
Time Out Abu Dhabi
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
The Smashing Pumpkins are officially coming to Abu Dhabi for their first-ever UAE gig
Time to dust off your flannel shirts and revisit your 90s playlist – The Smashing Pumpkins are making their long-overdue UAE debut in Abu Dhabi this autumn. Yes, that Smashing Pumpkins. As part of their globe-spanning Rock Invasion 2025 tour, the iconic alt-rockers will play Etihad Arena, Yas Island on Thursday October 9, in what will be their first-ever Middle East performance. And with a back catalogue that defined a generation, this is going to be loud, nostalgic, and totally unforgettable. From the grunge-tinged glory of Siamese Dream to the symphonic sprawl of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, expect a setlist stacked with classics like 1979, Today, Tonight, Tonight, and Bullet With Butterfly Wings. Throw in newer tracks like Beguiled and Sighommi from their recent albums, and you've got a career-spanning show from one of the most sonically adventurous bands of the past three decades. Still fronted by the inimitable Billy Corgan, the Pumpkins continue to blend dream-pop, metal, shoegaze, and straight-up rock with a flair that's unmistakably theirs. Over the years, they've sold more than 30 million albums, scooped up multiple Grammy and MTV awards, and remained gloriously difficult to categorise. The band's return to Asia – for the first time in more than a decade – includes dates across Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and Bahrain, making this Abu Dhabi gig a historic moment for fans in the region. Presale access starts Wednesday May 21 at 10am for artists, followed by Live Nation presale on Thursday May 22 at 10am. General ticket sales go live on Friday May 23 at 12pm, all via Live you want to be part of rock history, don't hang about. Thursday October 9, 2025. Etihad Arena, Yas Island. Tickets from Friday May 23 at You might also like… Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted 12 fantastic road trips across the GCC Fill up the tank and go Abu Dhabi to Dubai by bus: How to travel between the two cities Everything you need to know, from getting a Nol card to bus timetables Old Abu Dhabi: 15 best spots to uncover the history of the capital Peel back the layers of time
What's On
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
The Smashing Pumpkins are coming to Abu Dhabi this October
Way to dive in to Q4… Live music fans will want to brace themselves for a real rock invasion when Chicago natives, The Smashing Pumpkins take to the stage at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 9 as part of their Rock Invasion 2025 World Tour . With Abu Dhabi's never-ending, electrifying events calendar serving up one superstar performance after another, these guys are a unit you'll definitely want to catch live, so you get the last quarter of the year underway to the sounds of timeless riffs and alternative rock. Media: Instagram, Getty The near-40 year-strong band grew in fame in the '90s, with albums such as Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness , which spawned hit singles including 1979 and Tonight Tonight. One look at those videos on YouTube and you'll know they're from a nostalgia-inducing time i.e. the good ol'days i.e. the '90s, when your summer break often meant lounging around and watching music videos on MTV. While their sounds are defined by memorable riffs and lively beats that frame Billy Corgan's voice distinctly, it's not often you find a hit band that can produce real rock energy while incorporating dreamy, almost soothing sounds. Well, The Smashing Pumpkins can, and they're coming to town this Ocotber. Tickets Ticket presales begin May 22 at 10am, while general sales begin on May 23 at 10am. Register here. The Smashing Pumpkins, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, October 2025. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
