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Extra.ie
5 hours ago
- Business
- Extra.ie
‘Jack of all trades' group scoops final Prize in exclusive Irish EuroMillions draw
A 'jack of all trades' syndicate have been revealed as the final winners of the final bonus Ireland Only EuroMillions raffle. For the month of May, the National Lottery saw every EuroMillions draw have a special bonus draw for the Ireland-Only raffle, which would see one winner of the €5,000 prize win an extra €250,000. After several huge wins across the country, an 11 strong syndicate of tradesmen from the east of the country have been revealed as the winners of the €255,000, with the head of the syndicate Richard O'Brien purchasing the ticket at Applegreen in Newfoundwell Road, Greenbatter in Drogheda, Co Louth on the day of the draw. The 11-strong 'Jacks of All Trades' Syndicate from Co. Louth claimed a €255,000 prize in the EuroMillions Ireland-Only Raffle, celebrating their win at National Lottery HQ. Pic: McInnes Photography The syndicate, which is made of builders, plumbers, engineers and electricians, had a simple system: one group chat, one ticket each, three lines with the plus and everyone keeping an eye on every ticket — with one member of the syndicate beating Richard to the punch in checking that they had the winning raffle number of I-SDL-14299. Richard had initially thought that they won the more 'modest' €5,000 sum, but 'one of the lads said 'check again, we've won a lot more than that! There's a special raffle on.' I thought he was pulling my leg… until I looked it up. That's when I saw we won an extra €250,000! 'The phone was hopping with calls and texts for the rest of the night,' Richard added. 'It was madness but great excitement!' The syndicate were the last EuroMillions players this month to win the massive €255,000 bonus in the Ireland-Only raffle. Pic: MacInnes Photography Richard confirmed the huge win with the National Lottery the next day, with the team coming from the eastern corners of the country to Lotto HQ to sign the back of their ticket and celebrate their massive win. As for what they plan on doing, the lads have debated how to spend their massive windfall — with one set to buy a new couch for his partner, while another is helping a family member save for a house. The group chat that also won the huge windfall are now also debating where to head on holiday, with sun destination chatter heating up. The lads' plans for the money include buying a couch for a partner, as well as helping a relative save for a house. Pic: MacInnes Photography The Ireland-Only raffle win comes as a massive three EuroMillions players won huge sums after matching five numbers in Clare, Kerry and Cavan.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rebel Wilson Responds to Latest ‘The Deb' Controversy as Legal Dispute Leaves Film in Limbo
Rebel Wilson is clearing the air after social media posts about The Deb made headlines amid the ongoing legal fight surrounding the movie. In response to video of The Deb actress Charlotte MacInnes singing at Cannes on Friday from the yacht owned by the film's financier Len Blavatnik, The Deb's Instagram account posted stories with captions critical of MacInnes. Wilson is said to be in control of the account for the movie that does not have a release plan in light of the project's legal battle. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'My Father's Shadow' Review: First-Ever Nigerian Film at Cannes Is an Elegant and Stirring Ode to Lagos 'It Was Just an Accident' Review: Iranian Auteur Jafar Panahi Returns to Cannes With an Artful Tale of Trauma and Revenge 'Love Me Tender' Review: Vicky Krieps Anchors a Hard-Hitting Chronicle of Motherhood and Sexual Freedom That Overstays Its Welcome 'Charlotte MacInnes in a culturally inappropriate Indian outfit on Len Blavatnik's luxury yacht in Cannes — ironically singing a song from a movie that will never get released because of her lies and support for the people blocking the film's release,' read one caption. A follow-up post included the message, 'So glad you got your record deal Charlotte at the expense of the 300 people who worked on The Deb and really wanna see it released.' In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter to address the posts, Wilson's team noted that she remains focused on bringing the movie to audiences: 'The entire Deb crew is looking forward for the film to finally be shown to the world. Rebel is so proud of this film and in awe of all of the hard work everyone involved put into the creation of her directorial debut.' Last summer, Wilson posted a video to Instagram accusing producers Amanda Ghost, Gregory Cameron and Vince Holden of embezzlement and sexual harassment. She also accused them of preventing the film from premiering at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. The producers then sued Wilson for defamation and claimed that she was attempting to land a writing credit on the film, which led Wilson to countersue months later. THR reported in November that Wilson had lost a bid to dismiss the defamation lawsuit against her. In response to Wilson's claims, MacInnes has denied accusations that Ghost abused her. The Deb is a musical film centering on a high school outcast played by Natalie Abbott, who teams up with her cousin (MacInnes), as the pair aim to shake up the upcoming debutante ball. Marking her feature directorial debut, Wilson helmed the movie from Hannah Reilly's screenplay, adapting the stage show that debuted in Sydney in 2022. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
The National
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Kathleen MacInnes records Scottish Gaelic album at sold-out show
The sold-out show took place on the ninth day of the festival, but MacInnes – one of Scotland's most-loved and leading Gaelic musicians – wasn't just performing a show. She was recording live tracks for her much-anticipated third album. Her debut album Òg-Mhadainn Shamhraidh (Summer Dawn) was released in 2006, with another following in 2012, Cille Bhrìde (Kilbride). From South Uist, MacInnes grew up immersed in the Gaelic way of life with her voice moulded at island ceilidhs and the regular sesh. She only began performing publicly in her late 20s, which meant this performance was incredibly unique. READ MORE: Rhoda Meek: Toffs in tweed flock to the Highlands, but what benefits do they bring? In the packed theatre, the stage was set with a fiddle, keyboard, accordion and guitar for MacInnes to be joined by several musicians – but initially, she came out solo. Her humour was clear from the get-go, with a joke disclaiming she would only be playing 'a very short Gaelic song and then I'm going'. MacInnes opened with a 16th century lullaby – singing a capella – and signalled to the audience 'you are safe here, you can relax'. Although just back from starring in the acclaimed production of Macbeth with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo in London's West End, MacInnes looked both comfortable and nervous on the stage. She was joined by longtime friend and musician Mike Vass to share a Benbecula song about a stubborn cow – 'just like me,' she joked, before chiding herself, 'I said I wasn't going to be like this,' despite the audience loving her informality – and another from South Glendale. The songs were of course sung in Gaelic, save one or two later tracks. As the first few were played, I was transported through time – easy enough to do while listening MacInnes – to when I first heard her voice. I can pin it down to the exact moment in my mind. I had been home from school for a few hours and found myself on the internet reading about the Stone of Destiny as we had been studying it during History that day. I soon found her version of Oran Na Cloiche (The Song of the Stone), which bar my parents sharing Runrig and The Corries with me, was my first solo traverse into the world of Scottish Gaelic music. Ever since, her music, and that of dozens of artists I've discovered through her, has been a constant on my playlists. Vass and MacInnes were then joined by Donald Shaw to play a waltz called Jimmy Mo Mhíle Stór. The depth and release of MacInnes's vocals paired alongside the refinement and control of Vass and Shaw gave the impression of a band which was tight but flowing in their artistry. READ MORE: Scottish festival celebrating green initiatives and grassroots talent The trio were later joined by Neil Sutcliffe — an accordionist, singer, and pianist from Stirling, whom I last saw perform live three years ago in Glasgow. Since then, he has clearly carved out a place for himself as a budding talent in the Gaelic music scene. Being chosen as the support act for MacInnes at an event of this calibre, however, sets him apart entirely. Sutcliffe sang duets with MacInnes as well as perform solo songs, all while playing accordion, and later keyboard, while holding a star-quality stage presence alongside MacInnes's already established stardom. While the four performed a waulking song from Ness, the sound from all playing their respective instruments rounded out to raise the breadth of MacInnes's range to be on full show. A sing-along was had to Matt McGinn's Skin – all about skin – which I do believe you can only sing with a smile. The audience weren't too sure whether to believe it was seriously part of the set, as it came straight after an emotional Raasay tune about a woman's love being lost at sea. After a quick interval, MacInnes went on to dedicate an 1885 Swedish song translated into Gaelic to the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV while the three men then played a couple of reels. Fellow South Uist singer Sineag MacIntyre made a quick appearance towards the end, with the two women treating the audience to a talented session of puirt à beul, as well as a gorgeous rendition of Morag. Concluding the set, we were given not one but two Stone of Destiny-inspired songs. I can only imagine Sutcliffe takes inspiration from the Corries, as if you closed your eyes while he sang The Wee Magic Stane, you wouldn't be able to distinguish his jovial delivery from theirs. MacInnes then sang her much-loved version of Oran Na Cloiche. I personally wanted to remember every second of that performance as well as the whole night which had seamlessly moved between centuries and memories. With MacInnes, a pillar of the Gaelic tradition joined by young musicians on stage, giving us – a sold-out show – an insight into her creative process, while the audience sings along to songs from the 1700s, the night embodied this year's Tradfest theme. The past, present and future of traditional music.
