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The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Award-winning photojournalist Mick O'Neill laid to rest in Dublin funeral after tragic motorbike crash
AWARD-winning photographer Mick O'Neill has been laid to rest after he died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin earlier this month. Photographers from across the industry formed a guard of honour today, with a camera salute at his funeral in a touching tribute to the Advertisement 2 Photographer Mick O'Neill has been laid to rest Credit: Stephen Collins/Collins Photos 2 The popular snapper died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin Credit: Social Media collect The popular snapper, 62, had worked at the Irish Mirror and Irish Daily Star for over 20 years and won multiple awards during his career. He died after his A motorcycle helmet, press photographer awards and a photo of Mick and his beloved granddaughter Mya were brought to the altar as gifts during the funeral at the Church of St Finian's in Swords, Dublin. Mya told mourners: "He wasn't only my grandad, he was my best friend. Advertisement Read more in News "We had such a strong bond. "I love you, Grandad Mick, I miss your calls already." Tributes were earlier paid to the popular photographer following his passing. Star journo Michael O'Toole said: 'Mick was the snapper's snapper. There was nobody who came close to him. Advertisement Most read in Irish News "He travelled all over Ireland and the world doing a job he loved and excelled at, one which came naturally to him. "I have never seen any media professional as gifted as Mick at talking to people, at making them feel at ease in the most stressful of situations, at connecting with them, essentially. 'HE HAD IT ALL' "He made the job of the reporter working with him easy. He had it all. And he was great, superb, company. God, he was amazing." Our Showbiz Editor Ken Sweeney worked with Mick for years in The Star. Advertisement He said: 'Mick was prepared to stay at a job for as long as it took to get the picture we needed. Hours and days if needed, Mick never gave up.' Irish Star and Mirror Editor Neil Leslie said colleagues were 'devastated'. 'TRULY OUTSTANDING' He added: "Mick was a truly outstanding journalist and photographer. "Moreover, he was a great friend and a wise mentor to the other journalists who worked alongside him over many years." Advertisement 'Mick's unique contribution to our own papers and titles and wider Irish journalism was immense.' Irish Star and Mirror journo Paul Healy said he has 'lost not just a colleague and a mentor, but a friend'. 'INCREDIBLE WAY WITH PEOPLE' He said: 'I can't begin to describe to you the amount of scrapes we were in together over the years, and the hours we spent sitting in cars staking out criminals (and yes, at times, driving each other mad!). But that's the job. 'We worked closely with one another almost every day for the past 10 years, and in that time confided in one another and often sought each other's advice. But it was usually Mick's advice that I needed. Advertisement 'He also had an incredible way with people and even though it would be me doing the interview, he was often the one that had gotten the best lines out of someone. "He had a keen news sense, incredible contacts and after over 30 years in the business still had an incredible appetite to work that would put even the most eager of employees to shame." 'LIVED HIS LIFE TO THE FULLEST' Healy described Mick's love for his family, especially his two young grandchildren, and the adoration he had for his bike. He said: "If he wasn't working, he was usually out on it, down the country enjoying himself. He never sat still. Advertisement "He lived his life to the fullest. We will be lost without him. RIP.' Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the moments leading up to the crash has been asked to assist gardai in their investigation. A garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10:30am and 11:15am this morning (July 12) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Advertisement "Anyone with information is asked to contact Santry Garda Station on 01 666 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station."
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
'They are trying to hide...': Medical experts weigh in on Trump's 'bruised' hand; press sec dismisses speculations
(Photo: X) A recent close-up of Donald Trump's hand at a press event has sparked fresh speculation about the Republican leader's 'bruised' hand. Viewers noticed what looked like heavy makeup covering a patch on the back of his hand, raising concerns about the US president's health. Trump was speaking at the White House on Tuesday during a joint appearance with French President Emmanuel Macron. The MAGA chief addressed a range of hot-button issues, including questions around the Jeffrey Epstein files. However, viewers turned their attention to something else: his hand. A noticeable area on Trump's hand seemed to be covered in tan liquid foundation, raising eyebrows as to whether it was meant to conceal bruising or some other mark. The photo quickly spread online, adding to earlier concerns after similar marks were spotted in spring 2024. This appearance has reignited debate, with some observers jokingly attributing it to Trump's famously strong handshake with Macron, while others worry it could signal age-related health issues. In response to the hot topic, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the president's condition. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A failing liver is taking my son away from me. Help him! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo 'President Trump is a man of the people. His commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day,' she said. In a further statement, she added: 'President Trump has bruises on his hand because he's constantly working and shaking hands all day every day,' according to reports in the Irish Star. Here's what the medical experts say: 'Shaking too many hands is a stretch' Medical professionals have since weighed in with their expert opinions. Doctor Neal Patel, a primary care doctor based in California, reviewed the footage and expressed scepticism. 'Shaking too many hands is a little bit a stretch. President Trump has had something like this in the past, and from my experience and my patients, I would put that lower on the list of possibilities.' Patel noted that bruising from a simple blood draw would be considered entirely normal for someone in their late 70s and is commonly seen in older adults. 'Trying to hide it' Offering another perspective, New York-based urologist and men's health expert doctor Boback Berookhim told the Daily Mail: 'More likely than not, he has some bruising on his hand and they are trying to hide it. It could be from a blood draw, an insect bite or potentially from hitting his hand against something.' 'It could be a simple routine physical. Perhaps he is on medications that need monitoring; maybe he was having some complaint and they wanted to look further,' Berookhim added. Trump recently underwent a comprehensive physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in April. Conducted by doctor Sean Barbabella, the evaluation lasted nearly five hours and included cognitive testing. Trump later said he 'did well' in the assessment.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Experts reveal what mystery marks on Donald Trump's hands could be amid health concerns
Donald Trump's mystery bruise debacle has resurfaced as the president seemingly covered up marks on his hands with makeup during his latest press conference Donald Trump left the public puzzled when he appeared at a White House press conference with what looked like makeup covering a patch on the back of his hand. On Tuesday July 15, the 79 year old attended a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. During Tuesday's press conference, Trump covered numerous subjects before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House. The broadcast saw Trump tackle urgent concerns from Americans, including mounting curiosity about the Jeffrey Epstein files. But eagle-eyed viewers noticed his hand appeared to be caked in tan liquid foundation during a close-up shot. This revelation follows previous concerns about recurring bruises on Trump's hands, which were first noticed in the spring of 2024 Following the emergence of this concerning image, some have speculated that it might be the result of his firm handshake with Macron, while others suggest it could indicate health issues related to his age. With these worries coming to light, Trump's White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed for an explanation regarding the president's significant bruise. Karoline responded by saying, "President Trump is a man of the people. His commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day." In a subsequent statement, the 27 year old added, "President Trump has bruises on his hand because he's constantly working and shaking hands all day every day", reports the Irish Star. Medical experts have now reviewed video footage of the conference and given their take on why Trump's hand could have been bruised. Dr Neal Patel, a primary care physician in Orange County, California, said, "Shaking too many hands is a little bit a stretch. President Trump has had something like this in the past, and from my experience and my patients, I would put that lower on the list of possibilities." Dr Patel added that bruising after a simple blood draw would be entirely expected in someone of Trump's age and is far more common among seniors. Dr Boback Berookhim, a New York-based urologist and men's sexual health specialist, told the Daily Mail: "More likely than not, he has some bruising on his hand and they are trying to hide it. It could be from a blood draw, an insect bite or potentially from hitting his hand against something." Dr Berookhim added: "It could be a simple routine physical. Perhaps he is on medications that need monitoring; maybe he was having some complaint and they wanted to look further." Trump proclaimed he 'did well' in his April physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he underwent extensive testing, including a cognitive assessment. The exam, conducted by Dr Sean Barbabella, lasted nearly five hours.
Irish Times
13-07-2025
- Irish Times
Tributes paid as award-winning Irish press photographer dies in road crash
Awarding-winning press photographer Mick O'Neill has been named as the victim of a fatal road-traffic collision in north Dublin . Mr O'Neill, who worked mainly for the Irish Star and Irish Daily Mirror, was killed while riding a motorcycle close to Dublin Airport on Saturday morning. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and then taken by ambulance to the Mater hospital in Dublin where he was later pronounced dead. A Garda investigation is under way and the scene was examined by Garda forensic collision investigators. Gardaí in Santry are carrying out the inquiry and have appealed for witnesses to come forward. 'The collision, involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer, occurred on the Old Airport Road, Collinstown Lane, at approximately 10:50am,' the Garda said. Mr O'Neill was winner of the Press Photographers Association News Picture of the Year award in 2021 and won the Sports Picture of the Year in 2006. The 62-year-old from Swords, Co Dublin, is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and son Karl as well as his two grandchildren, Mya and Kai. He was a motorsport enthusiast who regularly travelled to the Isle of Man to watch the TT races and was also press officer for Motorcycling Ireland for two years in the 1990s. Neil Leslie, editor of the Irish Star and the Irish Daily Mirror, said all of Mr O'Neill's colleagues across the wider Reach media group were devastated at his loss. 'On behalf of Reach, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and offer our support to his family and all his many friends and colleagues,' he said. 'Mick was a truly outstanding journalist and photographer. Moreover, he was a great friend and a wise mentor to the other journalists who worked alongside him over many years.' Mr O'Neill worked on many crime stories in Ireland and defence-related assignments abroad, often alongside Irish Daily Star crime and defence editor Michael O'Toole, who described him as 'the snapper's snapper'. He added that Mr O'Neill had a gift for dealing with people during his work. 'There was nobody who came close to him. He travelled all over Ireland and the world doing a job he loved and excelled at, one which came naturally to him,' Mr O'Toole said. 'I have never seen any media professional as gifted as Mick at talking to people, at making them feel at ease in the most stressful of situations – at connecting with them, essentially. He made the job of the reporter working with him easy.' Paul Healy, crime correspondent at the Irish Daily Star, described Mr O'Neill as a 'mentor and a friend' and someone who loved his family, with complete dedication to his work. 'He had an incredible way with people, and even though it would be me doing the interview he was often the one that had gotten the best lines out of someone. He had a keen news sense, incredible contacts, and after over 30 years in the business still had an incredible appetite to work.' Dan Linehan, Irish Examiner chief photographer and director and vice-president of Press Photographers Ireland, said Mr O'Neill was known across the industry for the standard of his work. He would also be remembered for 'his wicked sense of humour which was appreciated by all his colleagues in the media'. 'Mick would always give me a ring to inquire about a news story when coming to Cork. I met him recently while covering the Michael Gaine story in Kenmare,' Mr Linehan said. 'He was a brilliant photographer and he showed me a recent picture which I thought was the best news picture taken this year. He had great pride in his work and won a recent award at the press photographers Ireland 2025.'
Irish Independent
13-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Tributes for photojournalist who died in road crash
Known as Mick to friends and colleagues in the Irish Daily Star and Irish Mirror, Mr O'Neill died after his motorbike crashed with a tractor and trailer on the Old Airport Road (Collinstown Lane) in North Dublin at around 11am. Mr O'Neill (62), was taken to the Mater hospital but was later pronounced dead. He was a hugely respected and award-winning photojournalist and had a passion for motorbikes, travelling annually to the Isle of Man with friends to watch the TT Races there. Mr O'Neill is survived by his wife Lorraine, son Karl and two grandchildren, Mya and Kai, as well as a wide circle of family members and friends. In a moving tribute, his close friend and colleague of many years, Michael O'Toole, the crime and defence editor of the Irish Daily Star and Irish Mirror, posted online: 'Mick was the snapper's snapper. There was nobody who came close to him. He travelled all over Ireland and the world doing a job he loved and excelled at, one which came naturally to him'. The papers' crime correspondent Paul Healy said Mr O'Neill was everything you would want in a mentor and colleague, but most importantly, a friend. 'We worked closely with one another almost every day for the past ten years, and in that time confided in one another and often sought each other's advice. But it was usually Mick's advice that I needed,' Mr Healy said. 'He also had an incredible way with people, and even though it would be me doing the interview he was often the one that had gotten the best lines out of someone. He had a keen news sense, incredible contacts, and after over 30 years in the business still had an incredible appetite to work. 'I know he loved his family and his two young grandchildren especially. He also adored his bike and if he wasn't working, he was usually out on it, down the country enjoying himself. He never sat still. He lived his life to the fullest. We will be lost without him.' Editor of the Irish Star and the Irish Daily Mirror, Neil Leslie, said all of Mr O'Neill's colleagues on the Irish Daily Star and Irish Mirror and in the wider Reach Ireland family are devastated at his tragic and untimely loss. ADVERTISEMENT 'Mick was a truly outstanding journalist and photographer. Moreover, he was a great friend and a wise mentor to the other journalists who worked alongside him over many years. 'While his loss will be felt deepest by family and friends, his passing is also a heartbreaking blow for his colleagues.' Group picture editor Zoe Watson said that earlier this year one of Mr O'Neill's images was named in the top 50 photos at the World Press Awards ahead of tens of thousands of others. "Over the last 24 hours it has become apparent just what Mick meant to those who knew him. I've answered dozens of calls and messages from photographers across Ireland. Everyone had a tale to tell and spoke of their genuine love and care towards a man who to many was not just a colleague but a friend,' Ms Watson said. Gardaí have issued an appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to make contact with them.
