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a day ago
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
In photos: Tipperary claim first All-Ireland hurling title since 2019
Tipperary claimed their first All-Ireland hurling title since 2019 with a win over Cork in Croke Park on Sunday afternoon. The score finished 3-27 to 1-18. Advertisement Here is the game as it happened, through pictures. John McGrath of Tipperary arrives for the game. Michael D Higgins shakes hands with Cork players ahead of the match. A view of Cork and Tipperary fans at Croke Park as the game got underway. Cork's Shane Barrett celebrates scoring the first goal of the game. Eoghan Connolly of Tipperary reacts to a missed chance. Referee Liam Gordon disallows a goal from Tipp's Jason Forde due to a square ball. Rachel Blackmore, Tom Grennan, Paul Mescal, and his father Paul watch the match. Tipperary's John McGrath celebrates scoring a goal. Cork's Eoin Downey leaves the pitch after receiving a red card. Tipperary's Darragh McCarthy scores a penalty. Tipperary fans celebrate their sides second goal. Tipperary's John McGrath scores his sides third goal. Tipperary's Ronan Maher celebrates the final whistle. Cork's Robert Downey dejected after the game. Tipperary's Ronan Maher lifts the Liam MacCarthy cup. Tipperary fans celebrate their side winning. Tipperary's Bryan O'Mara celebrates with the Liam MacCarthy cup.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Flatley considers Irish presidential bid
The creator and former star of Riverdance Michael Flatley has said he has not ruled out seeking a nomination to run in the Irish Presidential election. The 67-year-old, who is best-known for bringing Irish dancing to an international audience, said several people had asked him to throw his hat into the ring. The election must be held before 11 November. Incumbent President of Ireland Michael D Higgins is not eligible to stand again as he will have completed two full seven-year terms. Speaking to Brendan O'Connor on RTÉ radio, Flatley said he had spent the last 30 years of his life "touring the world promoting Ireland and Irish culture". He said the presidency was statesman's role and added he was "not sure we need another politician". The former dancer added that he heard the concerns of the "average person on the street" and they are not "happy right now". "If I thought that I could be of benefit to the Irish people and - maybe more importantly - if I thought I could be a voice of the Irish people," he said. "Right now, I don't think they have a voice - not a true, proper, deep voice that you know that speaks their language." Flatley, who was born in Chigago, would be eligible to run as he has Irish citizenship. He said he was consulting with a "team of advisors" ahead of making a final decision. The Irish-American, who hung up his dancing shoes in 2016, said he has a lot to consider if he was to seek a nomination. "I have a huge business to run, I have an army of dancers counting on me to make a living," he said. "I have a whiskey company, a beautiful young wife and son that I want to spend time with. "I take it seriously but no I have not made a decision." In 1994, he helped launch the Irish dancing spectacle, Riverdance, after performing at the Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin. After Eurovision, Riverdance was transformed into an arena tour. Several years later Michael Flatley developed his own show, Lord of the Dance. Who can run to be the president of Ireland? To be eligible to run for the Irish presidency, a candidate must be an Irish citizen who is 35 or older. They must be nominated either by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas (Irish houses of parliament) or at least four local authorities (councils). A president is elected for a seven-year term of office, but cannot serve more than two terms. So far two candidates have been announced to replace President Higgins. Former EU Commissioner and MEP Mairead McGuinness is running for Fine Gael, while TD (Member of Parliament) Catherine Connolly is running as an Independent after securing the backing of 20 Oireachtas members.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Michael Flatley: Riverdance star considers Irish presidential bid
The creator and former star of Riverdance Michael Flatley has said he has not ruled out seeking a nomination to run in the Irish Presidential 67-year-old, who is best-known for bringing Irish dancing to an international audience, said several people had asked him to throw his hat into the ring. The election must be held before 11 President of Ireland Michael D Higgins is not eligible to stand again as he will have completed two full seven-year terms. Speaking to Brendan O'Connor on RTÉ radio, Flatley said he had spent the last 30 years of his life "touring the world promoting Ireland and Irish culture".He said the presidency was statesman's role and added he was "not sure we need another politician".The former dancer added that he heard the concerns of the "average person on the street" and they are not "happy right now"."If I thought that I could be of benefit to the Irish people and - maybe more importantly - if I thought I could be a voice of the Irish people," he said."Right now, I don't think they have a voice - not a true, proper, deep voice that you know that speaks their language." Flatley, who was born in Chigago, would be eligible to run as he has Irish said he was consulting with a "team of advisors" ahead of making a final Irish-American, who hung up his dancing shoes in 2016, said he has a lot to consider if he was to seek a nomination. "I have a huge business to run, I have an army of dancers counting on me to make a living," he said."I have a whiskey company, a beautiful young wife and son that I want to spend time with."I take it seriously but no I have not made a decision." In 1994, he helped launch the Irish dancing spectacle, Riverdance, after performing at the Eurovision Song Contest in Eurovision, Riverdance was transformed into an arena tour. Several years later Michael Flatley developed his own show, Lord of the Dance. Who can run to be the president of Ireland? To be eligible to run for the Irish presidency, a candidate must be an Irish citizen who is 35 or must be nominated either by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas (Irish houses of parliament) or at least four local authorities (councils).A president is elected for a seven-year term of office, but cannot serve more than two far two candidates have been announced to replace President EU Commissioner and MEP Mairead McGuinness is running for Fine Gael, while TD (Member of Parliament) Catherine Connolly is running as an Independent after securing the backing of 20 Oireachtas members.
South Wales Guardian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Michael Flatley dances around Irish presidency bid
An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October, as it must take place in the 60 days before outgoing President Michael D Higgins's term ends on November 11. Flatley, who is eligible to run as an Irish citizen, said he had not made a final decision on the matter but is consulting with a 'team of advisers'. Speaking to RTE Radio One about newspaper speculation on a potential bid, the Irish-American said he is stopped on the street 'everywhere' he goes and asked if he will run. However, he said that speculation was the result of his last appearance on the show with host Brendan O'Connor. The choreographer and dancer said: 'I take it seriously but no I have not made a decision'. Pressed on the matter, Flatley said: 'I have a huge business to run, I have an army of dancers counting on me to make a living. 'I have a whiskey company, a beautiful young wife and son that I want to spend time with. 'If I thought that I could be of benefit to the Irish people and – maybe more importantly – if I thought I could be a voice of the Irish people' He added: 'Right now, I don't think they have a voice – not a true proper deep voice that you know that speaks their language.' Flatley said he hears they concerns of 'average person on the street' and they are not 'happy right now', adding: 'Somebody has to speak for the Irish people.' He said he was not sure the role needed another politician, adding that he had spent three decades promoting Ireland and Irish culture. He said he had not been approached by any political party, but had been contacted by some 'people in the know'. 'It's certainly not something that I've made any decision on, but it does get frustrating when you see the hardworking Irish taxpayer working as hard out and having no say in things.' Asked if he was leaning more in favour of running, he replied: 'Let it be said that I stand for Ireland and the Irish people.' To be eligible to run, a candidate must be an Irish citizen who is 35 or older. They must be nominated either by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas or at least four local authorities. Former or retiring presidents can nominate themselves. So far, two candidates have secured sufficient backing to enter the race. Mairead McGuinness, who was a TV presenter and farming journalist before becoming an MEP and EU commissioner, is the nominee to become Fine Gael's presidential candidate. Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway West, has received the backing of the Social Democrats and People Before Profit, as well as independent TDs and Senators. Fianna Fail, the party with the most TDs in the Dail, has not clarified if it will run a candidate and is to make a decision in the early autumn. Sinn Fein has also not indicated a final decision on the race.
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Michael Flatley dances around Irish presidency bid
An election for the largely ceremonial role is expected towards the end of October, as it must take place in the 60 days before outgoing President Michael D Higgins's term ends on November 11. Flatley, who is eligible to run as an Irish citizen, said he had not made a final decision on the matter but is consulting with a 'team of advisers'. Speaking to RTE Radio One about newspaper speculation on a potential bid, the Irish-American said he is stopped on the street 'everywhere' he goes and asked if he will run. However, he said that speculation was the result of his last appearance on the show with host Brendan O'Connor. The choreographer and dancer said: 'I take it seriously but no I have not made a decision'. Pressed on the matter, Flatley said: 'I have a huge business to run, I have an army of dancers counting on me to make a living. 'I have a whiskey company, a beautiful young wife and son that I want to spend time with. 'If I thought that I could be of benefit to the Irish people and – maybe more importantly – if I thought I could be a voice of the Irish people' He added: 'Right now, I don't think they have a voice – not a true proper deep voice that you know that speaks their language.' Flatley said he hears they concerns of 'average person on the street' and they are not 'happy right now', adding: 'Somebody has to speak for the Irish people.' He said he was not sure the role needed another politician, adding that he had spent three decades promoting Ireland and Irish culture. He said he had not been approached by any political party, but had been contacted by some 'people in the know'. 'It's certainly not something that I've made any decision on, but it does get frustrating when you see the hardworking Irish taxpayer working as hard out and having no say in things.' Asked if he was leaning more in favour of running, he replied: 'Let it be said that I stand for Ireland and the Irish people.' To be eligible to run, a candidate must be an Irish citizen who is 35 or older. They must be nominated either by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas or at least four local authorities. Former or retiring presidents can nominate themselves. So far, two candidates have secured sufficient backing to enter the race. Mairead McGuinness, who was a TV presenter and farming journalist before becoming an MEP and EU commissioner, is the nominee to become Fine Gael's presidential candidate. Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway West, has received the backing of the Social Democrats and People Before Profit, as well as independent TDs and Senators. Fianna Fail, the party with the most TDs in the Dail, has not clarified if it will run a candidate and is to make a decision in the early autumn. Sinn Fein has also not indicated a final decision on the race.
