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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
McColgan eyes Great North Run after marathon debut 'relief'
Eilish McColgan is targeting the Great North Run in September as the next stage in her switch to marathon running after "a real struggle walking down and up stairs" following her debut at 26.2 miles. The 34-year-old broke the Scottish record as she finished eighth - the first British woman across the line - in last month's London Marathon. A four-time Olympian at middle distance, McColgan says it was "a bit of a relief" to put her first marathon behind her, beating Steph Twell's Scottish record - and the previous national best by mother Liz - by more than two minutes. "It has taken me a good three weeks," she said on BBC Radio Scotland when asked about her recovery. "First week was a real struggle - walking down and up stairs, not the easiest. "It definitely hit me a lot harder than I expected. But it feels good now to have done that first one, to get it out the way and I know what to expect now, which makes it easier for the next one." Barega & Eisa claim Great Manchester Run wins Hodgkinson prepared for 'nerve-wracking' return Having crossed the line in two hours 24 minutes and 25 seconds, McColgan wants to go under 2:20, a time she believes is needed to compete at world level. "London was the main priority and I haven't scheduled anything after that because I wasn't sure how I would recover," she said. "It's given me a lot of confidence knowing that, OK, it wasn't great, my first one, it felt tough, I felt like I struggled, but I came eighth and held on. "The next one for me might be the Great North Run in September - a half marathon there." McColgan has yet to decide whether her next marathon proper will be one where male participants will help pace her to a faster time, or "do I go something more tactical like New York?". She found the London Marathon "quite nerve-wracking" as it was "a baptism of fire" making her debut in a high-profile event full of women champions at the distance. However, she liked "that buzz you get" from having fans shouting her name all the way round the course - and feels suited to the distance as she targets the next Olympics. "This is definitely a new chapter for me," McColgan added. "I always felt that one day I would get to the marathon and I'm coming at it a bit later than perhaps was originally planned. "There's lots more space on the road as well. On the track, I'm very tall and gangly, so I would often get clipped and tripped - and on the road it is good to have my own space and rhythm."
RTÉ News
20-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Profits and revenues slump at Riverdance company due to absence of US tour
Post tax profits slumped at the company behind Riverdance last year by 87% to €247,065 due mainly to Riverdance not touring the US in 2024. New accounts filed by Abhann Productions Ltd show that post tax profits reduced from €1.9m in 2023 to €247,065 in the 12 months to the end of June last. The drop in post tax profits followed revenues declining by €9m or 54% from €16.7m or €7.7m. Commenting on the financial performance today, co-founder of Riverdance, John McColgan said: "The main reason for the difference between the two years is because Riverdance did not tour the USA in the year ended 30 June 24". Mr McColgan said that Riverdance "had another thriving year for the year ended 30 June 2024". "In this period Riverdance was in the Gaiety in Dublin for the Summer months with another very successful run. Also in the year Riverdance toured China, Australia and Japan and achieved excellent attendances and standing ovations in all these locations," he said. It is now 31 years since Riverdance made its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest as the interval act during the 1994 contest in Dublin and Riverdance is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary as a global entertainment touring phenomenon. Revenues are expected to increase sharply in the current year as Riverdance is currently touring the USA and Canada in a tour that commenced in January and is to end in June of this year. Riverdance is scheduled for another USA tour from January to June 2026 and also plans for a China tour in this period. In the current financial year, Mr McColgan said that Riverdance was in the Gaiety from June to September 2024, Taiwan and Europe last Autumn and currently in the USA to June. "In March of this year, Riverdance performed again in the Kennedy Centre in Washington and Radio City in New York to name a few locations and received standing ovations every night," he said. The strong profits of 2024, 2023 and 2022 follow Covid-19 related losses of €1.097m in 2021 and €747,465 in 2020 as a result of the pandemic shutting down the show from March 2020 to September 2021. Moya Doherty is also a co-founder and sits on the board with Mr McColgan and David Orr. Aggregate pay to directors decreased by 31% from €1.8m to €1.24m. The amount owed by the company to the directors last year reduced sharply. Mr McColgan was owed €8,680 compared to €417,182 12 months prior while Ms Doherty was owed €161,006 compared to €594,891 at the end of June 2023. Riverdance usually has two productions touring simultaneously each employing 50 to 55 in cast and crew. The firm's cash funds decreased from €5.34m to €4.17m. Accumulated profits at the end of June last stood at €4.18m.
Irish Independent
20-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Profits drop for Riverdance after focus on non-US tours
New accounts filed by Abhann Productions Ltd show that post tax profits reduced from €1.9m in 2023 to €247,065 in the 12 months to the end of June last. The drop in post tax profits followed revenues declining by €9m or 54pc from €16.7m or €7.7m. Commenting on the financial performance today, co-founder of Riverdance, John McColgan said: "The main reason for the difference between the two years is because Riverdance did not tour the USA in the year ended 30 June 24" Mr McColgan said that Riverdance 'had another thriving year for the year ended 30 June 2024'. He said: 'In this period Riverdance was in the Gaiety in Dublin for the summer months with another very successful run. Also in the year Riverdance toured China, Australia and Japan and achieved excellent attendances and standing ovations in all these locations.' It is now 31 years since Riverdance made its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest as the interval act during the 1994 contest in Dublin and Riverdance is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary as a global entertainment touring phenomenon. Revenues are expected to increase sharply in the current year as Riverdance is currently touring the USA and Canada in a tour that commenced in January and is to end in June of this year. Riverdance is scheduled for another USA tour from January to June 2026 and also plans for a China tour in this period. In the current financial year, Mr McColgan said that Riverdance was in the Gaiety from June to September 2024, Taiwan and Europe last Autumn and currently in the USA to June. He said: 'In March of this year, Riverdance performed again in the Kennedy Centre in Washington and Radio City in New York to name a few locations and received standing ovations every night.' ADVERTISEMENT The strong profits of 2024, 2023 and 2022 follow Covid-19 related losses of €1.097 million in 2021 and €747,465 in 2020 as a result of the pandemic shutting down the show from March 2020 to September 2021. Moya Doherty is also a co-founder and sits on the board with Mr McColgan and David Orr. Aggregate pay to directors decreased by 31pc from €1.8m to €1.24m. The amount owed by the company to the directors last year reduced sharply. Mr McColgan was owed €8,680 compared to €417,182 12 months prior while Ms Doherty was owed €161,006 compared to €594,891 at the end of June 2023. Riverdance usually has two productions touring simultaneously each employing 50 to 55 in cast and crew. The firm's cash funds decreased from €5.34m to €4.17m. Accumulated profits at the end of June last stood at €4.18m.
Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Examiner
Profits and revenues slump at Riverdance company due to absence of US tour
Post tax profits slumped at the company behind Riverdance last year by 87% to €247,065 due mainly to Riverdance not touring the United States in 2024. New accounts filed by Abhann Productions Ltd show that post tax profits reduced from €1.9m in 2023 to €247,065 in the 12 months to the end of June last. The drop in post tax profits followed revenues declining by €9m or 54% from €16.7m or €7.7m. Commenting on the financial performance, co-founder of Riverdance, John McColgan said: "The main reason for the difference between the two years is because Riverdance did not tour the USA in the year ended 30 June 24." Mr McColgan said that Riverdance 'had another thriving year for the year ended 30 June 2024'. He said: 'In this period Riverdance was in the Gaiety in Dublin for the Summer months with another very successful run. Also in the year Riverdance toured China, Australia and Japan and achieved excellent attendances and standing ovations in all these locations.' It is now 31 years since Riverdance made its debut at the Eurovision Song Contest as the interval act during the 1994 contest in Dublin and Riverdance is this year celebrating its 30th anniversary as a global entertainment touring phenomenon. Revenues are expected to increase sharply in the current year as Riverdance is currently touring the USA and Canada in a tour that commenced in January and is to end inext month. Riverdance is scheduled for another USA tour from January to June 2026 and also plans for a China tour in this period. In the current financial year, Mr McColgan said that Riverdance was in the Gaiety from June to September 2024, Taiwan and Europe last Autumn, and currently in the USA to June. He said: 'In March of this year, Riverdance performed again in the Kennedy Centre in Washington and Radio City in New York to name a few locations and received standing ovations every night.' The strong profits of 2024, 2023 and 2022 follow covid-19 related losses of €1.097m in 2021 and €747,465 in 2020 as a result of the pandemic shutting down the show from March 2020 to September 2021. Moya Doherty is also a co-founder and sits on the board with Mr McColgan and David Orr. Aggregate pay to directors decreased by 31% from €1.8m to €1.24m. The amount owed by the company to the directors last year reduced sharply. Mr McColgan was owed €8,680 compared to €417,182 12 months prior while Ms Doherty was owed €161,006 compared to €594,891 at the end of June 2023. Riverdance usually has two productions touring simultaneously each employing 50 to 55 in cast and crew. The firm's cash funds decreased from €5.34m to €4.17m. Accumulated profits at the end of June last stood at €4.18m. Read More Irish services firm Xeinadin acquires KBG Accountants as €40m investment strategy continues
STV News
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
Eilish McColgan engaged after Mount Fuji marriage proposal
Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan has shared news of her engagement after boyfriend Michael Rimmer's marriage proposal in front of Mount Fuji. The Commonwealth Games champion posted pictures of the proposal on social media during her trip to Japan and said: 'Absolutely worth the jet lag. Yes to forever! #offthemarket'. The 34-year-old is believed to have been in a relationship with Rimmer, who is a three-time Olympian and now coach, for more than ten years. McColgan's mother Liz tweeted her excitement at the news, saying: 'So happy these two are engaged. Michael has been with Eilish in every part of her success and disappointments. 'Sport is not an easy platform for relationships but they were made for each other. 'Welcome to the crazy family Michael. Live long happy and together for ever.' McColgan won 10,000m gold and 5,000m silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and also has silver and bronze medals at European level. @LizMcColgan/X She had travelled to Japan immediately after making her marathon debut in London on Sunday. McColgan finished eighth and set a new Scottish record with a time of two hours, 24 minutes and 25 seconds, two minutes faster then her mother's best time in the event. 'I'm really proud of myself today,' she said following the marathon. 'I'm happy to break my mum's record. That was the main goal. I've broken every one of my mum's PBs now, so that was a really special thing to do within the family.' 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
