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Daily Record
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Gerard Butler honours late 'beloved mother' in emotional film premiere tribute
Gerard Butler shared an emotional tribute to his late mother, Margaret, during the Brazilian premiere of his latest Hollywood blockbuster. Hollywood film star Gerard Butler has paid tribute to his late mum who passed away earlier this year. The Scots actor attended the Brazilian premiere of the How to Train Your Dragon live-action remake earlier this week. The 55-year-old is reprising his role as Stoick, the Viking leader in the upcoming movie. At the end of the screening, Butler's mother, Margaret Coll - who died at the age of 81, earlier this year - was honoured in a touching moment of remembrance. The actor shared pictures from the film premiere on social media, including a snap which read: "Dedicated to the loving memory of Margaret Coll." He captioned the post, on Instagram: "Getting weird. Funny face. The boys. And in memory of my dearly beloved mother Margaret Coll." Fans were quick to take to the comments on Butler's Instagram post, sending their condolences to the star following the sad news. One comment said: "She'll always be by your side, supporting you and loving you more than anyone else. And yes, she was definitely there with you, smiling, and making those funny faces." As another wrote: "Awe. So extremely sorry for the loss of your mama, Gerard. I remember seeing you mention a few months back that she was in the hospital." "Prayers of peace, strength, and comfort for you and your family. I know how truly much you adored your mama." A third put: "Your mother is watching you from above and is very, very proud of you," as a forth added: "Beautiful memories, God bless you." Butler frequently left his home in Hollywood and visited his mum, in the village of Comrie in Perthshire - where she lived for more than 20 years. He previously told the Record about his visits back to Scotland to visit his mum. He said: "I sit in the garden, I look up at the mountain ranges and I am just taken aback constantly by how beautiful it is there, and what a great land I come from." 'I just really connect when I get back, and I find that I recharge and knock out all the bull that's going round in my head, all of that Hollywood nonsense." 'I quickly get that slapped out of me," he joked. 'When mum's like, 'can you go in and wash the dishes?' I'm always saying, 'Mum, look, I'm a Hollywood star, I don't do that!' And she's like, 'Whatever, get in and wash the dishes'," he recalled. Butler's mother Margaret died peacefully surrounded by her family in February this year, her funeral notice described her as the "beloved wife of Alex" and a "dearly loved and sadly missed mother, grandmother, sister and friend." Her funeral was held in Perth and donations were accepted for the charity Mary's Meals, which was held closely in her heart, as well as Butler working with the charity for many years.
The Courier
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Hollywood star Gerard Butler's tribute to 'dearly beloved' Perthshire mum
Hollywood star Gerard Butler has paid tribute to his 'dearly beloved' Perthshire mum following her death. Margaret Coll lived in Comrie for many years and the 300 actor was a regular visitor to her home. She died in February at the age of 81. However, Butler has not spoken about her passing until now. The Paisley-born star honoured Margaret at the Brazilian film premiere of the new live remake of How to Train Your Dragon. In an Instagram post, he shared an image of a slide at the premiere that was dedicated to Margaret's memory. Butler's caption said: 'In memory of my dearly beloved mother Margaret Coll.' A funeral notice from February says Margaret died peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was described as the 'beloved wife of Alex' and a 'dearly loved and sadly missed mother, grandmother, sister and friend'. Her funeral was held at Perth Crematorium with donations accepted for charity Mary's Meals. Butler, 55, has visited Comrie and nearby Crieff many times over the years, including attending the Comrie Fortnight festival in 2018. He also supported a community plan to transform the village square into a community garden in 2013. While in 2021, Butler made a donation to children's charity Chas during a visit to Perthshire. Speaking from Margaret and Alex's Comrie home in 2013, he said he visited Scotland three times a year. He told the Daily Record: 'I sit in the garden, I look up at the mountain ranges and I am just taken aback constantly by how beautiful it is there, and what a great land I come from. 'I just really connect when I get back, and I find that I recharge and knock out all the bull that's going round in my head, all of that Hollywood nonsense. 'I quickly get that slapped out of me. 'When mum's like, 'can you go in and wash the dishes?' I'm always saying, 'Mum, look, I'm a Hollywood star, I don't do that!' 'And she's like, 'Whatever, get in and wash the dishes'.'
Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Top five BBQ hacks from Glasgow MasterChef champion
Gary Maclean, a former MasterChef champion from Glasgow, has teamed up with Mary's Meals to encourage people to support the charity during National BBQ Week. Mary's Meals provides more than 2.6 million children in 16 countries with a daily meal at school, helping to fight hunger and promote global education. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Glaswegians reveal unusual BBQ meats they're most tempted to try To help the charity's mission, Gary is encouraging Scottish families to make a small donation at their upcoming BBQs. With that in mind, the chef has shared some game-changing advice to help bring summer BBQs to the next level. He said: "This National BBQ Week, you could ask family and friends for a small donation to come along to your barbecue, and if you use my five top tips, you'll make your guests happy all while giving hope to hungry children." Gary's top five tips include marinating meat overnight, bringing meat or fish to room temperature before cooking, using two heat zones on the barbecue, adding a bit of smoke, and letting meat rest before carving. He also shared some bonus tips, such as grilling courgettes, mushrooms, and leeks, using half an onion to clean the grill, brushing on sweet glaze or BBQ sauce near the end to avoid burning, and trying dessert on the grill with halved peaches or apples in foil with brown sugar and a splash of whisky. Gary also suggested some Scottish twists on barbecue classics, including haggis-stuffed peppers, whisky-glazed venison burgers, Aberdeen Angus brisket with Irn-Bru glaze, and seaweed butter corn. (Image: Supplied) Read more: Glasgow chef lecturer recognised by top culinary academy Dan McNally, head of grassroots at Mary's Meals, said: "With the sun out and with Gary's top tips, there's never been a better time to get grilling, all while supporting Mary's Meals. "It costs just 10p to provide one school meal to a hungry child with Mary's Meals. "With a £5 donation at your next barbecue, we can reach 50 children with a nutritious meal." The charity is also selling cooking aprons through their online shop, these aprons can be purchased for just £15 and help to feed 150 school children. More information about Mary's meals, including how to donate, can be found on the charity's website.
STV News
22-05-2025
- General
- STV News
Scotland's national chef shares top five BBQ tips
Scotland's national chef has shared his top five BBQ tips for enjoying a stress-free family cookout. MasterChef champion and Scotland's first national chef, Gary Maclean, has shared his top recipes and tips to commemorate National BBQ Week and in support of Mary's Meals. The chef is encouraging people to dine al fresco and donate to the charity which feeds more than 2.6 million children every school day in 16 countries across the world. Mary's Meals MasterChef champion Gary Maclean is sharing his top recipes and tips. 'It costs only £19.15 to feed a child with Mary's Meals for a school year, just 10p a meal, which is such incredible value,' Gary said. He added that to celebrate National BBQ Week, Scots could ask family and friends for a small donation to come along. 'If you use my five top tips, you'll make your guests happy all while giving hope to hungry children,' he said. Marinate ahead: Marinate meat overnight to build flavour and tenderise. A mix of whisky, honey, cracked pepper, and thyme works well with pork, chicken, or game. Bring to room temperature: Take meat or fish out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. It'll cook more evenly and won't stick to the grill as much. Use two heat zones: Set your barbecue with a hot side for searing and a cooler side for finishing. It gives you more control and helps avoid flare-ups. Add a bit of smoke: A handful of soaked oak chips or sprigs of rosemary on the coals adds great flavour. Dried heather works too, if you have it. Rest before carving: Let meat rest under foil before serving. It keeps it juicy and gives you better texture. As well as the top tips, the chef also served up four barbecue recipes with a Scottish twist. Haggis-stuffed peppers: Fill peppers with traditional or veggie haggis and grill until charred and smoky. Whisky-glazed venison burgers: Swap beef for venison and brush with a whisky and honey glaze. Serve with pickled onions on a soft roll. Aberdeen Angus brisket with Irn-Bru glaze: Slow-cook brisket with a smoky rub, then glaze with reduced Irn-Bru for a sweet finish. Seaweed butter corn: Grill corn and brush with butter mixed with dried seaweed or samphire. Salty, savoury, and very moreish. With donations, children like 11-year-old Melanie from Madagascar enjoy a nutritious meal at school today and work towards a brighter tomorrow. 'Thank you, Mary's Meals. We are always full at school and that motivates us to work hard. I study because I want to achieve my goals and help my parents when I succeed,' she said. Dan McNally, head of Grassroots at Mary's Meals, says: 'It costs just 10p to provide one school meal to a hungry child with Mary's Meals. With a £5 donation at your next barbecue, we can reach 50 children with a nutritious meal. He added: 'If you purchase a cooking apron from our online shop ahead of hosting your own summer barbecue, your £15 donation will feed 150 children in school. With the sun out and with Gary's top tips, there's never been a better time to get grilling, all while supporting Mary's Meals!' To find out more visit Mary's Meals website. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Limerick Rose Selection 2025: Meet the hopefuls vying to be the next Treaty Rose
Taking place this Sunday, May 18, at the elegant Fitzgerald's Woodlands Hotel in Adare the final on-stage interviews with the 18 entrants will take place at 7pm. Let's meet the ladies! Áine Kirby – Sponsored by Mary's Meals Hello, my name is Áine Kirby and I am from Crecora, Co Limerick. I am 22 years old and currently studying to become a primary school teacher in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. Music is my passion, and if it makes a sound, I'll try to play it—concertina, guitar, ukelele, you name it! I adore Sean Nós singing and think it's a beautiful piece of our culture. When I'm not making music, I'm running for fun (yes, really). During the week I volunteer with the Special Olympics in Limerick, inspired by my sister, and it brings me so much joy. Amanda Dawson – Sponsored by Limerick City Community Radio My name is Amanda Dawson and I am 24 years old. I am from Penneywell in Limerick city. I went to school in Presentation Primary School and Coláiste Nano Nagle Secondary. Following this, I studied Business studies with Travel and Tourism Management for four years in TUS. Throughout the course I discovered how much I wanted to travel and just after my exams I flew to Australia where I lived and travelled for two years. Although I loved my time in Australia and the experience it gave me, It really clarified for me that there is no place like home. Anna Burke – Sponsored by Hyrox Limerick Anna, a 25-year-old primary school teacher from Monaleen, currently resides in Mungret. Having spent five years studying at Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Anna graduated with both a Bachelor of Education and a Masters in Education. She is currently working as a Special Education Teacher in a mainstream primary school in Limerick. An avid runner, Anna has completed multiple half marathons and enjoys participating in Hyrox classes and competitions and playing ladies football with her club Monaleen GAA. Anna loves to travel and explore new places whenever she gets the chance. Recently, she raised over €1,000 for Epilepsy Ireland, a cause which is close to her heart. Anna Leonard – Sponsored by Dave Clarke's Bar Anna is a 26-year-old professional Irish dancer who has graduated with a BA in Irish Dance from UL. She is currently in her final semester studying a Professional Master of Education in both PE and Music. Anna plays the flute, bodhran and céilí drums and is also a teaching assistant for Scoil Uí Nualláin, an Irish Dance school based in various locations across Limerick city and county. She is the PRO and an executive committee member of her local rugby club Bruff RFC and is also a player on the senior women's team when she is not out injured! Caoilin Crowley – Sponsored by Wild Orchard My name is Caoilin, I'm 25, and from the beautiful village of Adare. I graduated from UL and now work locally in learning and development. I'm a social butterfly who thrives on connection, good company, and a good laugh. Music has been my lifelong love — I've been singing and playing piano since age 4 and now perform with Limerick Youth Choir. I also enjoy staying active and recently completed the Great Limerick Run Half Marathon. I've always loved the Rose of Tralee and I'm so excited to be taking part in this fabulous celebration of Irish women! Caoimhe McCarthy – Sponsored by Gammell Car Sales My name is Caoimhe McCarthy, a 24-year-old from the countryside outside Kilmallock, Co Limerick. I'm a second-year Intellectual Disability Nursing student at the University of Limerick and have worked in the field for four years. I love reading, the gym, travelling, and spending time with family. Passionate about giving back, I volunteer with Down Syndrome Limerick and support Darkness Into Light. In 2024, I completed a skydive to raise funds for Down Syndrome Limerick. As the youngest of four, I take great pride in my roots and would be honoured to represent Limerick in the Rose of Tralee! Ciara O'Donovan – Sponsored by Around Of A Paws My name is Ciara, I'm 29 and originally from West Cork. I've lived in Limerick for the past decade and recently bought a home in Castleconnell. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the University of Limerick and work as an Automation Engineer in a local BioTech company. I was diagnosed with autism last January, and I hope to take part in the Rose of Tralee so young girls can see someone like them represented. I play badminton for UL and Limerick County, serve as treasurer for the Limerick Badminton Association, and love spending time outdoors with my energetic dog, King Morpheus. Ciara Stack – Sponsored by The Devon Inn Hotel Hi! I'm Ciara, I'm 25, from Templeglantine in West Limerick. I'm a qualified nurse working in the community, primarily with older adults. I plan to pursue a postgrad course in September focused on caring for older persons. After recovering from Lyme disease last year, I've learned to appreciate my health more and not take things for granted. I love going for a walk on bright days to clear my head. I volunteer with my local first responder group and am training to become a CPR and first aid instructor at the moment. Big thanks to the Devon Inn Hotel for sponsoring my Limerick Rose journey! Looking forward to the weeks ahead! Dania Hesham Gazaly – Sponsored by Hamptons Bar & Restaurant My name is Dania Hesham Gazaly, I'm 20 years old and have lived in Ireland for over 10 years. I'm passionate, compassionate, and curious, with a heart for service and a love for connection. As a future nurse, I aim to care for the vulnerable with empathy and kindness. I thrive in diverse environments and enjoy exploring cultures through travel and music. I love playing the guitar, expressing myself creatively, and learning new things. Whether reading by the beach or meeting new people, I embrace life with an open heart—believing true beauty shines from within. Elaine Kennedy – Sponsored by Salesian Agricultural College From Killeedy, Newcastle West, Elaine (23) is currently teaching Level 5 and 6 Certificate in Agriculture at Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science from MTU Tralee in 2023. With many interests including baking, cars, and country music, Elaine is also an active member of West Limerick Macra. Passionate about working with animals, she spends her evenings and weekends caring for livestock. Her long-term goal is to continue the beef enterprise her father has developed over the years. Elaine also aspires to travel, particularly to farming nations like New Zealand, to explore how different agricultural systems operate. Leah McMahon – Sponsored by Castle Capital I'm Leah, a 29 year old Limerick native. I graduated from the University of Limerick before I began my career as a financial planner. I am dedicated to making financial education accessible to all and improving gender equity. I am passionate about community, I coach my local U8 Girls' Gaelic football team, play for my local Mothers & Others team and volunteer with NOVAS. I strive to uplift women in business through my workshop Bláthú. Resilient and ambitious, I believe in creating opportunities, breaking barriers, and representing Limerick's strength, spirit, and determination as a Rose of Tralee candidate. Lisa Sweeney – Sponsored by Sinéad's Boutique Lisa Sweeney at 29 years old has had an interesting and varied career to date. She is presently modelling and bookkeeping part time. When not modelling she spends time with Benny, her horse. Her interest in horses comes from her farming background growing up in Castleconnell. After completing her Environmental Management Degree in college, she worked in the haulage industry as a Transport Manager where she obtained her CE truck licence. She is presently studying her Green Cert in Agriculture and a Thoroughbred industry admin course. She is known for visiting the elderly in her community and looking after their needs. Madison Crosse – Sponsored by Gemstars School of Performing Arts My name is Madison Crosse, I'm 20 and I live in the rural village of Caherline/Caherconlish in the countryside of Co Limerick. Both of my parents are from Limerick and I'm the youngest of four. I'm currently studying Intellectual Disability Nursing at the University of Limerick. I volunteer with Gemstars School of Performing Arts in which I am a past student. I'm a proud third degree black belt in Taekwondo from Will Power's Martial Arts Academy. I work as a Healthcare Assistant with Avista while I continue my studies. I'm blessed with my line of work as I'm afforded the opportunity to work with the amazing people we support. Marykate Leahy – Sponsored by Crohn's Colitis Ireland Haigh a chairde, I'm Marykate, I'm 18, and I'm from Clarina. I've dreamed of being a rose since I was a little girl, on family holidays in Tralee. My passions include: avid journaling , writing poetry, nature agus tá grá agam don Gaeilge. Most of all, I love learning about life, and the world, in a philosophical sense. I've found adversity to be my greatest teacher, fostering strength and wisdom. I haven't attended much school due to chronic illness. However the lessons I've subsequently learned are immensely valuable. I proudly wear my life-saving ostomy and use mobility-aids; I feel excited about the representation I can create for these along my rose journey. Samantha Daly – Sponsored by Isobel Boutique My name is Samantha Daly, a proud 22-year-old from the beautiful village of Adare. I'm in my final year at the University of Limerick, studying Social Science. I'm very passionate about supporting those dealing with learning disabilities and grief. I hope to work with Tusla or pursue a master's in Speech and Language Therapy. I work at Isobel Boutique, model for the Holman Lee Agency, and love singing and Irish dancing. I've competed in the Munster, all Ireland and world Irish dancing championships. A highlight of my young journey was becoming Limerick's first-ever Rose Bud in 2010. I'm excited for this experience, ready to step out of my comfort zone and make lasting memories! Shannon Gleeson – Sponsored by Garvey's Centra Newcastle West My name is Shannon, I'm 21 and I was born and reared in Tournafulla, a small village bursting with community spirit. I'm currently in my 3rd year in college, studying Home Economics and Religion Teaching in St. Angela's in Sligo. Teaching has always been my dream. I also have a strong desire to travel and see the world. I consider myself a friendly, outgoing and chatty girl who is always up for the craic. I am the eldest in the family and have plenty of young siblings who never fail to keep me busy. I would not be where I am today without their support. Every year since I was a little girl, I have watched the Roses in awe. I cannot describe how excited I am to be representing my home in the treaty county as part of the Limerick Rose Selection tonight. Shauna Faith Kelly – Sponsored by Túsla Shauna Faith Kelly (22) is originally from Pallasgreen and raised in Castlemahon. She is a final year Social Care student at SETU Waterford and an aspiring MA Social Worker. She works with adults with intellectual disabilities at Avista Limerick and loves her job and the friendships she has made. Passionate about empowering young girls in the care system, she believes in helping them realise their potential and chase their dreams, regardless of their circumstances. With a commitment to advocacy, she aims to inspire resilience and confidence in those she supports. Shauna hopes that if one young girl sees her believe in and chase her dreams and in turn knows that she can too, then her work is done! Vivienne Frawley – Sponsored by Ebzery's Café Foynes My name is Vivienne Frawley, a 20-year-old, from the scenic town of Foynes, County Limerick. Currently, I'm studying Drug and Medicinal Products Analysis at the Technological University of the Shannon, driven by a passion for sciences and healthcare. Alongside my studies, I work part time in my family's café, a local pharmacy, as well as at a walk-in medical centre, where I gain invaluable hands-on experience with people from different walks of life. Outside my studies, I love to travel and meet new people. I also love to attend concerts and festivals. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me and the friends I will make along the way.
