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Irish Times
05-05-2025
- General
- Irish Times
‘Loving, caring' father who died in river Lee remembered at funeral mass
A young father-of-one who drowned while swimming in the river Lee in Cork last week was remembered at his funeral mass as a caring person who despite having his own troubles in life never hesitated to reach out and help others. Luke Hyde (34) from Wolfe Tone Street drowned after he got into difficulty last Wednesday evening when he and a friend attempted swim across the north channel of the River Lee from Popes Quay to Lavitts Quay near the city centre. The tragedy was witnessed by dozens of people, many of whom filmed it and posted footage of Mr Hyde's body being recovered from the river online. His mother Lily Hyde gathered with her surviving adult children, Michael and Mark and Lucia to say their farewells at a concelebrated requiem mass at Cork's North Cathedral near where the family lived. READ MORE Ms Hyde read the two main readings before funeral celebrant, Fr Marius O'Reilly told mourners that Ms Hyde had asked him to thank many people on her behalf - the gardai, the emergency services, medics and the local community for their help and support since the loss of Luke. Fr O'Reilly said that Luke didn't have it easy in life, having lost his father Michael when he was a young boy. Fr O'Reilly noted that Luke subsequently had to similarly grieve the death of his older brother Brian who died in his sleep over five years earlier. Fr O'Reilly stated that, in spite of all the tragedy Luke experienced in life, he still retained his loving nature. 'These (losses) had a big impact on him at such a young age. But the thing that everyone seems to talk about is what a gentle person he was. He had a loving, caring nature. 'I even heard how he would love the animals and even the worms. How he would look after even worms — wanting to care for them … he was also someone who would reach out to people and try to help people. He had his own troubles. But he was a great lesson to all of us in that sense.' Fr O'Reilly told mourners that Luke loved sport and had played with Na Piarsaigh Hurling and Football Club growing up while he also followed Leeds Utd which made him stand out as Leeds fans are not too plentiful as he pondered that Luke must have enjoyed their recent promotion. Mr Hyde, who had recently begun working in a supermarket in Douglas, is survived by his mother, Lily, his son Leon and his siblings, Michael, Mark and Lucia. Following his requiem mass, he was buried at St Catherine's cemetery in Kilcully, Co Cork. The tragic incident prompted his mother, Lily to phone into The Neil Prendeville Show on Cork's Red FM to express her upset and disgust at people filming it. 'Luke … was my baby son. I was disgusted when I heard you talking this morning about those people down there. It was like a circus, watching my son drown, instead of trying to help him,' said Ms Hyde, who lost another son Brian in 2019. 'What have people in this world come to?'
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Incoming Rangers chief Paraag Marathe spotted with tearful Daniel Farke as 49ers plan ‘recharge' after Leeds title win
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S been an emotional day for everyone concerned at Leeds Utd - and a big day for 49ers Enterprises. The enterprise arm of the storied NFL franchise are major players on the sporting scene and it was Marathe who proudly walked onto the turf at Home Park, Plymouth with the Championship trophy. Sign up for the Rangers newsletter Sign up 4 Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, embraces Paraag Marathe, Chairman of Leeds 4 Leeds Utd celebrate Credit: Getty 4 Marathe celebrates Credit: Getty 4 Daniel Farke and Paraag Marathe Credit: Getty By contrast Daniel Farke was spotted giving himself a minute in the dugout while the wild celebrations went on all around him after what was his third title in England's second tier. That's amid a week of intrigue over the manager's position - amid speculation Leeds could still move on from the German. The two men were spotted sharing a moment on the pitch afterwards, with Farke later admitting he shed a few tears and even the half time team talk was "complicated". He said: "It feels pretty good. I want to send my congratulations to Burnley and Scott. "They had an unbelievable season. They deserved silverware too. It's a oud day and moving because we have invested so much." "I was so focused to win promoion but honestly I was a bit greedy for the title in recent weeks. "We spoke about the only time we won this title was without supporters. "I wanted this so badly. I've run out of energy - even the half time talk was complicated. It paid off in the end. A fantastic goal. "How's summer looking? For me, just looking forward to be on the coach back and close our eyes a bit before the party begins. Leeds legend Eddie Gray on 49ers' Rangers takeover and influence of Paraag Marathe "Next three of four days will be celebrating. Then recharge for the summer." Manor Solomon was the hero with a brilliant stoppage-time winner as they came from behind to beat relegated Plymouth 2-1. With Burnley beating Millwall 3-1, United knew only a win would make them champions on goal difference and Solomon made it happen, with both Leeds and Burnley ended the season on a remarkable 100 points. On-loan Spurs ace Solomon latched on to a through ball from fellow scorer Wilfried Gnonto before racing into the area from the left, beating ex-Rangers star Nikola Katic before firing low into the far corner past outstretched former Celtic keeper Conor Hazard. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Brendan Rodgers drops huge hint over future amid speculation Celtic boss could quit for move back to England
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRENDAN RODGERS has appeared to put recent speculation over his future to bed - after being handed a starring role in the club's season ticket renewal video. The Celtic boss is two years into the three-year deal he signed on his return to the Hoops, and is on the cusp of delivering his second league title, possibly as soon as this Saturday. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 2 Martin Compston is spotted walking through a door which takes him onto the Parkhead pitch 2 Brendan Rodgers has told Celtic fans that they will be there together next season He admitted recently that he will talk with the Hoops major shareholder Dermot Desmond this summer to thrash out his longer term future. But his exploits continue to bring him to the attention of some major jobs south of the border - with Leeds Utd and Tottenham Hotspur two clubs where he could fit the bill amid doubts over current incumbents Daniel Farke and Ange Postecoglou respectively. But there's certainly no suggestion of any such doubts over Rodgers' tenure at Parkhead, judging by the manner in which he has called Hoops fans to renew their season tickets. At the end of a video which features Martin Compston walking through a door which takes him directly onto the Parkhead pitch, Rodgers strides towards the camera and says: "Together we're back for the future." While Celtic have yet to formally confirm SunSport's massive exclusive story that Kieran Tierney had returned on a pre-contract, there was the next best thing on the video when a Celtic strip with the name Tierney on the back is displayed. The voiceover, narrated by Compston, reads: "Nothing comes close to that feeling before the start of a new season, the anticipation of what the future might hold, the stories that are yet to be written. "The memories we will make together. "And there's only one place to watch the future unfold ... our home!" The Hoops require just one more point to officially get over the line and have also booked their place in the Scottish Cup Final when they'll take on Aberdeen next month at Hampden looking to make it a domestic treble. There's still plenty to be done this campaign but now the club have revealed their season ticket prices for next season. The Coffee Club assess who could be Rangers' next manager as doubts emerge over Daniel Farke's future at Leeds Adult prices start at £608, with over 65s at £376. Celtic have also frozen season ticket prices for under-18s with the cost starting at £50 for under-13s. The renewal deadline for season tickets for next season is May 30. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
22-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Three Leeds Utd fringe men who could interest Rangers once American takeover sealed amid fresh Daniel Farke speculation
IT'S OFFICIAL: Leeds Utd are returning to the Premier League. And that news will trigger a raft of speculation about their stars as the joint Andrew Cavenagh/49ers Enterprises deal prepares to go through. 5 Rangers board and incoming US Investor Andrew Cavanagh and former Leeds United technical director Gretar Steinsson Credit: Willie Vass 5 Leeds United Manager Daniel Farke celebrates at full time Credit: Getty There's even been speculation about the future of manager Daniel Farke, who could win the Championship outright for the THIRD time this season with a second different club in the next few weeks but isn't everyone's cup of tea. Already
