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USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Marilyn Monroe is that you? Watch as a sea of blonde lookalikes hit the water
Marilyn Monroe is that you? Watch as a sea of blonde lookalikes hit the water 'What an amazing morning with nearly 200 Marilyns taking to the water in Donabate all for women's cancer care in the Mater. Darlings, you're all superstars!!' the Mater Hospital Foundation said. Marilyn Monroe(s) of all shapes and sizes recently showed up and showed out for a good cause. Nearly 200 women — all dressed like the blonde bombshell and Hollywood icon — took a quick dip in Balcarrick Beach in Donabate, a suburb of Dublin, to raise awareness and funds for women's cancer care on May 25. The charity swim event, hosted by the Mater Hospital Foundation, raised over €33,000, or $37,000, during this year's Marilyn's Mater Paddle, the most swinging, glamorous and glitzy event of the summer. The foundation is the official charity supporting the work of the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin. The goal of the second annual Marilyn's Mater Paddle was to provide "urgent funding where it's needed most in our hospital so we can speed up cancer diagnosis, enhance treatments and provide world-class care to the women from all over Ireland who come through our doors,' the foundation told Storyful. Video shows Marilyn Monroe lookalikes hit the water in Ireland Marilyn Monroe lookalikes swam at an Irish beach for charity The Mater Hospital Foundation hosted a Marilyn Monroe lookalike event at an Irish beach. The event was held to raise funds for women's cancer care. Video footage captured the moment the women took off towards the surf, running to the water with red-and-white beach balls in hand. Some of the women were seen looping arms with one another as they rushed towards the water. "What an amazing morning with nearly 200 Marilyns taking to the water in Donabate all for women's cancer care in the Mater. Darlings, you're all superstars!!" the foundation said in an Instagram post. "Thank you to everyone who participated and all who supported!"
Sunday World
30-04-2025
- Sunday World
Dublin man who attended A&E with genuine medical issue broke into hospital charity
James Lawlor (44) was later seen on CCTV sitting in the A&E department at the Dublin hospital after carrying out the burglary at the Mater Hospital Foundation, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard A man who registered at the Mater Hospital with a genuine medical issue left the A&E department, then broke into a hospital charity, stealing of €3,000 worth of items. James Lawlor (44) was later seen on CCTV sitting in the A&E department at the Dublin hospital after carrying out the burglary at the Mater Hospital Foundation, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. He pleaded guilty to burglary on February 7, 2024, at the Mater Hospital Foundation. Lawlor with an address in Cavendish Row, Dublin 1, has 168 previous convictions including for burglary, theft, criminal damage and drugs offences. The investigating garda told Aideen Collard BL, prosecuting, that Lawlor was released from custody a week before he committed this offence, having served a sentence of three years for burglary. The Mater Hospital Foundation is a charity which supports the hospital's work through fundraising. Gardai received a report of a break-in at its offices in the early hours of February 7, 2024. A basement window and two interior doors were damaged, costing approximately €380 to repair. Three laptops, an iPhone in its box, three headsets and bags had been taken, with a total value of €3736.50 for all items. A screwdriver and Stanley knife were recovered at the scene. CCTV from the hospital showed Lawlor registering as a patient at the A&E on the evening of February 6. This footage showed him leaving the A&E department and later gaining entry to the Mater Hospital Foundation building, which he was seen leaving an hour later carrying two bags. He returned to the A&E, and in other footage - a laptop was visible from a bag. Lawlor was also examining the iPhone box. He registered as a patient at the hospital using his own name and address. None of the property was recovered and no victim impact statement was provided to the court. When interviewed by gardai, Lawlor denied any involvement in the burglary but identified himself on CCTV from the hospital. He said the bag belonged to a relative. He has been in custody since his arrest on February 11, 2024. The investigating garda agreed with David Perry BL, defending, that his client checked into the hospital out of genuine medical need. It was further accepted that the Mater Foundation's building was unoccupied at the time. The garda agreed that Lawlor has a long history of addiction and many of his previous convictions relate to his use of drugs. Lawlor is married with children. Mr Perry outlined his client's background to the court. Lawlor started to use drugs as a teenager. Counsel said Lawlor has previously completed drug treatment and was drug-free for a three-year period. Lawlor relapsed following an injury and the death of a close family member. Mr Perry said his client instructs that contact has been made with Coolmine Treatment Centre with the aim that he will attend residential treatment following his release from custody. Counsel asked the court to take into account that the building was an unoccupied commercial premises and that no violence or confrontation occurred. Judge Orla Crowe said it was aggravating that Lawlor committed this offence a week after being released from custody and that no property was recovered. The judge said Lawlor's record of previous convictions, and the value of the property stolen were also aggravating. Judge Crowe imposed a sentence of three years and nine months, suspending the final nine months for two years on strict conditions, saying the court wished to incentivise Lawlor's rehabilitation. She directed Lawlor to place himself under the supervision of the Probation Services for 12 months following his release from custody, noting that structure would facilitate his re-integration into society. -
Irish Times
30-04-2025
- Irish Times
Mater hospital patient burgled charity and stole €3,000 worth of items, court hears
A man who registered at the Mater hospital with a genuine medical issue left the A&E department, then broke into a hospital charity, stealing €3,000 worth of items. James Lawlor (44) was later seen on CCTV sitting in the emergency department at the Dublin hospital after carrying out the burglary at the Mater Hospital Foundation, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. He pleaded guilty to burglary on February 7th, 2024, at the foundation. Lawlor with an address in Cavendish Row, Dublin 1, has 168 previous convictions including for burglary, theft, criminal damage and drugs offences. The investigating garda told Aideen Collard, prosecuting, that Lawlor was released from custody a week before he committed this offence, having served a sentence of three years for burglary. READ MORE The foundation is a charity which supports the hospital's work through fundraising. Gardaí received a report of a break-in at its offices in the early hours. A basement window and two interior doors were damaged, costing approximately €380 to repair. Three laptops, an iPhone in its box, three headsets and bags had been taken, with a value of €3,736.50 for all items. A screwdriver and Stanley knife were recovered at the scene. When interviewed by gardaí, Lawlor denied any involvement in the burglary but identified himself on CCTV from the hospital. He said the bag belonged to a relative. He has been in custody since his arrest on February 11th, 2024. The investigating garda agreed with David Perry, defending, that his client checked into the hospital out of genuine medical need. The garda agreed that Lawlor has a long history of addiction and many of his previous convictions relate to his use of drugs. Lawlor is married with children. Judge Orla Crowe said it was aggravating that Lawlor committed this offence a week after being released from custody and that no property was recovered. The judge said Lawlor's record of previous convictions, and the value of the property stolen were also aggravating. The judge imposed a sentence of three years and nine months, suspending the final nine months for two years on strict conditions, saying the court wished to incentivise Lawlor's rehabilitation.
BreakingNews.ie
30-04-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (44) stole €3k worth of items from hospital charity after leaving Mater Hospital A&E
A man who registered at the Mater Hospital with a genuine medical issue left the A&E department, then broke into a hospital charity, stealing of €3,000 worth of items. James Lawlor (44) was later seen on CCTV sitting in the A&E department at the Dublin hospital after carrying out the burglary at the Mater Hospital Foundation, Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard. Advertisement He pleaded guilty to burglary on February 7th, 2024, at the Mater Hospital Foundation. Lawlor with an address in Cavendish Row, Dublin 1, has 168 previous convictions including for burglary, theft, criminal damage and drugs offences. The investigating garda told Aideen Collard BL, prosecuting, that Lawlor was released from custody a week before he committed this offence, having served a sentence of three years for burglary. The Mater Hospital Foundation is a charity which supports the hospital's work through fundraising. Gardaí received a report of a break-in at its offices in the early hours of February 7th, 2024. A basement window and two interior doors were damaged, costing approximately €380 to repair. Three laptops, an iPhone in its box, three headsets and bags had been taken, with a total value of €3736.50 for all items. Advertisement A screwdriver and Stanley knife were recovered at the scene. CCTV from the hospital showed Lawlor registering as a patient at the A&E on the evening of February 6th. This footage showed him leaving the A&E department and later gaining entry to the Mater Hospital Foundation building, which he was seen leaving an hour later carrying two bags. He returned to the A&E, and in other footage - a laptop was visible from a bag. Lawlor was also examining the iPhone box. Advertisement He registered as a patient at the hospital using his own name and address. None of the property was recovered and no victim impact statement was provided to the court. When interviewed by gardaí, Lawlor denied any involvement in the burglary but identified himself on CCTV from the hospital. He said the bag belonged to a relative. He has been in custody since his arrest on February 11th, 2024. The investigating garda agreed with David Perry BL, defending, that his client checked into the hospital out of genuine medical need. It was further accepted that the Mater Foundation's building was unoccupied at the time. Advertisement The garda agreed that Lawlor has a long history of addiction and many of his previous convictions relate to his use of drugs. Lawlor is married with children. Mr Perry outlined his client's background to the court. Lawlor started to use drugs as a teenager. Counsel said Lawlor has previously completed drug treatment and was drug-free for a three-year period. Lawlor relapsed following an injury and the death of a close family member. Mr Perry said his client instructs that contact has been made with Coolmine Treatment Centre with the aim that he will attend residential treatment following his release from custody. Advertisement Counsel asked the court to take into account that the building was an unoccupied commercial premises and that no violence or confrontation occurred. Ireland Co Down landlord with Dublin apartments faces €50k... Read More Judge Orla Crowe said it was aggravating that Lawlor committed this offence a week after being released from custody and that no property was recovered. The judge said Lawlor's record of previous convictions, and the value of the property stolen were also aggravating. Judge Crowe imposed a sentence of three years and nine months, suspending the final nine months for two years on strict conditions, saying the court wished to incentivise Lawlor's rehabilitation. She directed Lawlor to place himself under the supervision of the Probation Services for 12 months following his release from custody, noting that structure would facilitate his re-integration into society.
