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RTÉ News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Irish in culinary and drinks world celebrated in new film
The writer-director of a new film about the work of the Irish in the culinary and drinks world has told RTÉ Entertainment he wanted to show international audiences that there was more to his home country than just stereotypes. Carlow filmmaker Frank Mannion's latest documentary is A Sip of Irish, having previously made Quintessentially Irish and Quintessentially British. "I wanted to make a film that would appeal primarily to an international audience who think of Ireland as just the land of Guinness and Irish stew," Mannion told RTÉ Entertainment. "Since the time of Brian Boru, we have often been stereotyped as a nation of big drinkers. But the irony is that our alcohol consumption has been declining for over two decades - just as our drinks exports have been steadily increasing. "Instead of filming at obvious locations like the Guinness Storehouse, we highlight the craftsmanship of artisan brands like Killahora Orchards in Co Cork, where celebrity chef Anna Haugh raves about its Rare Apple Ice Wine, and Kinnegar Brewing in Letterkenny. Pat Shortt told us that its draught Scraggy Bay IPA is his favourite tipple." "I interviewed Deirdre O'Carroll, the very talented blender of Redbreast, Midleton, and Jameson whiskeys," Mannion continued. "Her interest in the intricacies of whiskey-making was sparked by an innocuous-sounding university module - at University College Cork - called Cereals and Related Beverages. "Jameson sells tens of millions of bottles a year but has historically always faced stiff competition, especially when Prohibition decimated (sic) the local Irish industry. "Almost 100 years later, let's hope that Deirdre and the whiskey industry ride the storm of the tariffs being imposed by the world's most powerful non-drinker, President Trump." When asked for what had surprised him during the making of his film, Mannion said: "I was surprised to learn about the Wine Geese, the dynamic Irish emigrants who became hugely successful in the wine world in Bordeaux, Napa Valley, and Australia. "The Lynch family who gave their name to the world-renowned Château Lynch-Bages were from Galway. "In fact, an 'Irish wine' was the first into space: a 1975 half-bottle of Lynch-Bages made it onboard the Discovery space shuttle, making it the world's most travelled wine bottle. "That bottle is now in the possession of Kinou Cazes Hachemian, the owner of Lynch-Bages. Sadly, I couldn't persuade her to open it for A Sip of Irish. She did claim that it was out of this world!" "I was surprised to learn that what we think of as Irish is not Irish in origin," he added. "Bailey's Irish Cream was invented by a British team led by a South African in London, partly to reduce Ireland's excess dairy production. "I also learned that when Russell Crowe was filming The Pope's Exorcist in Ireland, he came across the village of Muff in Donegal - one of our A Sip of Irish filming locations. He loved Muff Liquor's gin and vodka so much that he invested in the company and brought fellow musicians Ed Sheeran and Ronan Keating on board too."
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democrat announces campaign for Pennsylvania's 11th District
(WHTM) – Democrat Nancy Mannion has announced her candidacy for Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District. Republican Congressman Lloyd Smucker currently holds the seat and represents all of Lancaster County, as well as a portion of southern York County. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Mannion holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with more than four decades of experience as an emergency nurse. Her work experience includes more than two years as the Director of Emergency and Trauma Services at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Director of Emergency Services at Pinnacle Health Hospitals in Harrisburg, and Chair of several nursing organizations. Mannion's campaign says she's entering the race 'to challenge the silent injustices of the currentRepublican Administration. She believes the follow-the-leader approach by the districts' incumbent representative is failing the people he serves.' Last month, former Marine Sarah Renee Klimm (D) announced her candidacy in the 11th district. Ephrata resident Jeffrey Wilder has also filed to run in the Democratic primary. Smucker has served in Congress since 2017 and won re-election in 2024 by more than 100,000 votes. In four congressional races, Smucker has received at least 59% support. The seat representing most of Lancaster County has been held by a Republican for several decades. In Congress, Smucker currently serves on the influential House Ways and Means Committee, where he was a key member behind the 'Big Beautiful Bill' passing in the House. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Irish Daily Mirror
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish boxer almost thrown out of ring during controversial fight
An Irish boxer was almost thrown out of the ring in an extremely controversial fight that was bizarrely ruled a draw. Antoine Óg Mannion faced off with Kaliova Tahikia in Sydney a couple of days ago in a hotly anticipated scrap down under. At one point during the fight, Tahikia clinched with the Irishman, lifted him up and looked to dump him out of the ring in a move that would have looked more suitable in a WWE squared circle and not a boxing ring. Later, it has been alleged that Tahikia used his head during the bout, which had been scheduled for four rounds but was instead ruled a technical draw. Mannion came into the contest with a 1-0 record having only made his professional debut in May. Ahead of his second bout, Mannion spoke with about his tough start in the professional ranks: 'I was very happy with it. I started slow, I didn't use my jab in the first round, but I brought it into play in the second and settled into it. I was happy with the outcome. There are a few little things we need to work on, but overall very happy with it.'
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 20 - Pace Mannion (1986-87)
The Brooklyn Nets have 52 jersey numbers worn by over 600 different players over the course of their history since the franchise was founded in 1967 as a charter member of the American Basketball Association (ABA), when the team was known as the "New Jersey Americans". Since then, that league has been absorbed by the NBA with the team that would later become the New York Nets and New Jersey Nets before settling on the name by which they are known today, bringing their rich player and jersey history with them to the league of today. To commemorate the players who played for the Nets over the decades wearing those 52 different jersey numbers, Nets Wire is covering the entire history of the franchise's jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. The 21st of those 52 different numbers is jersey No. 20, which has has had a total of 28 players wear the number in the history of the team. The second of those players wearing No. 20 played in the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets era, forward alum Pace Mannion. After ending his college career at Utah, Mannion was picked up with the 43rd overall selection of the 1983 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. The Salt Lake City, Utah native would play the first season of his pro career with the Warriors, and also played for Jazz before he signed with New Jersey in 1986. His stay with the team would span just 23 games before he would be waived by the team. During his time suiting up for the Nets, Mannion wore only jersey No. 20 and put up 3.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.
The 42
23-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'Leaving Man United, finding a new club… There's a lot going on for her'
IRELAND BOSS Carla Ward has spoken about the reasons for Aoife Mannion's absence from the squad. The 29-year-old defender started five out of six Nations League matches since the former Aston Villa manager took charge in January, but won't be available for friendlies against the USA in Colorado (26 June) and Ohio (29 June). Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Mannion would leave Man United after making 55 appearances since joining from Man City in the summer of 2021. Mannion's four-year spell at the Red Devils was hampered by misfortune — a knee injury midway through the 2021-22 campaign cut short her season, while a more recent quad strain also curtailed her progress. 'Aoife has had a difficult year. She struggled with a few injuries towards the back end,' Ward said. 'She is exhausted. And we have to look after people on a human level as well. It's not about flogging them. It's about looking after them. 'When we talk about burnout, we don't just mean physical; there can be mental fatigue. And mental fatigue, for me, is far greater than physical fatigue, and I think Aoife is in that mental bracket. Advertisement 'So I think it's more fatigued on the whole. There's a lot going on for her. So that was the decision that we came to with her. She asked for a break. We spoke about it. Collectively, the performance and medical staff said the same. So it's an important time to give her a break. 'There's a lot she's contending with, leaving Manchester United, finding a new club. I think there's lots of different things that have been going on for her, and she's had a couple of niggles, different injuries. And I think Aoife is somebody who understands her body and her mind, and that's all I can say on it.' Asked whether the upcoming friendlies might have been an opportunity for free agent Mannion to put herself in the shop window, Ward replied: 'Of course, but there are a number of factors why Aoife is not here. And respectfully, everybody is in the same boat, in terms of medical staff, technical staff, performance staff, Aoife, everybody is in the same agreeance that this was the right decision.' Mannion is not the only unattached Ireland player, with the likes of Heather Payne, Grace Moloney, Megan Campbell and Izzy Atkinson in the process of moving clubs. 'I'm not surprised there are a number of players without a club, that is normal for this time of year,' Ward said. 'There are a lot of people who are having conversations with clubs. I'm quite hands-on. I speak to a lot of the players, I understand who is potentially going where, who is having conversations with whom. I've had conversations with them about what moves might happen and what that looks like. There is no concern.' Moloney, Campbell and Atkinson have all been named in the latest Ireland squad, but Ward played down suggestions these upcoming games could help them secure a move for the trio. 'Most of them are talking already, sorting out clubs. So no, it's nothing to do with that. We picked a squad that is fit, ready, and available to represent their country.' Payne, Tara O'Hanlon, Katie McCabe, Aoibheann Clancy, Jamie Finn, Lily Agg, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan are also unavailable for selection as Ireland face a side against whom they have lost all 16 of their previous encounters and scored just one goal in those games. However, one player who will be Stateside is Ellen Molloy. In January, the 21-year-old midfielder left Sheffield United for personal reasons after a short spell in England to return home to sign with Wexford. Ward acknowledged Molloy's decision to come back to the Women's Premier Division was less than ideal from an international perspective. 'The League of Ireland is an evolving league; it still has a long way to go. It's a part-time league. Let's not be too naïve. International football is a massive step-up. The Championship is a step-up from that, let alone the WSL or international football. 'So it's having a look at how Ellen can cope in an international environment. We've had a look at a few other League of Ireland players as well. Ellen has done tremendously well, and she has been involved here before. So obviously it is now for us to see how she copes at this level. 'I never really want to get involved in what leagues they play in. It's important they're playing football. Confidence is key. She came home for her own reasons. All we want to do is select players who are involved in competitive football, ideally at the highest level. That's a decision that only Ellen can make. 'Of course, you want players who are full-time — that is the reality. And when we look at the League of Ireland, the sooner we can make it full-time, the better for the future of the game.'
