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The Irish Sun
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘We tried rubbing it off' – Tipp comedian Pat Shortt bumps into fan with ‘Cork Champions 2025' tattoo
TIPPERARY comedian Pat Shortt bumped into Michael John Murphy, possessor of the most infamous tattoo in the country at the moment. Pat and Michael John stumbled across each other by O'Connell's bridge in Dublin's city centre following 2 The 'Jumbo Breakfast Roll' singer alongside the Cork season ticket holder in Dublin Credit: @PAT_SHORTT 2 The Cork fan's infamous tattoo which has split opinions across the country Credit: Skint tattoo studio The 37-year-old He got it as a part of a free flash deal in a tattoo studio in Cork who offered the tattoo to anyone who dared in the run up to the Tipperary clash. Shortt took a selfie with the now hilarious tattoo and shared it to social media. The Killinaskully star said: "We tried rubbing it off last night. Read more on GAA "Condolences to all Cork Fans especially this one. But fair play to him, he was great craic." The Skint Tattoo Studio - the studio in which the tattoo was created - just outside Cork city had said at the time of completing the tattoo: "Confidence is key. "The 2025 is an easy fix to 2026 for next year anyway in case anything goes pear shaped Sunday, but I doubt it." Unfortunately for Michael John and the county Cork, things did go fairly pair shaped for the Rebels in the second half. Most read in GAA Hurling Cork lost their second consecutive All-Ireland final after losing their six point half-time lead to lose by 15 points to the Premier county. The tattoo studio has since reacted to the result saying: "The better team won, Tipperary's win was well deserved. RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final "Two points in the second half for Cork, I've never seen the likes of it. The better team on the day won, tipperary will be hard to stop in the future years, great young team. "I'll be doing a GAA themed flash tattoo fundraiser before September for the Dillon Quirke Foundation. "All money raised will be going to the foundation. I'm looking for people to come on board. Congratulations Tipperary, see ye again soon."
Irish Examiner
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Confident Cork fan shows off 'All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions' tattoo
For some, the result is written in the stars. But for one die-hard rebel, it's tattooed on one of his arms. Cork fan Michael John Murphy is so confident about the outcome of Sunday's historic first meeting of Cork and Tipperary in an All-Ireland hurling final, he's had his forearm inked with the words: Cork All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions 2025. 'I won't need to change it,' he said confidently. Excitement is building across the city and county ahead of Sunday's final, with unprecedented demand for tickets prompting warnings to fans to be aware of scammers and dodgy ticket offers online. Michael John, 37, a member of the Irish Defence Forces, originally from Waterford but who lives in Mayfield, on the northside of Cork city, is sorted though. He, his wife, Annette, and their children, Paul and Ciara, are all season ticket holders, and will watch the final from the Lower Cusack stand. He grew up in a mixed home in Rinn — his father from Youghal, Cork, his mother from Waterford — but he followed in his father's footsteps and has been a lifelong Cork GAA supporter. 'We're 20 years without an All-Ireland title so I was always going to get something to commemorate the win this year,' he said. 'I already have four or five other tattoos, including one of a hurler on my left shoulder, with a flash of red going through the helmet, for Cork, along with the names of my son, daughter and grandson, so it's only natural I'd get this one.' 'We're 20 years without an All-Ireland title so I was always going to get something to commemorate the win this year'. Picture: Larry Cummins Darragh Murphy, of Skint Tattoo Studio, offered to do GAA-inspired tattoos for Rebel fans before the final, and Michael John put his arm up, literally. Darragh said: 'I was happy to offer it for free as a bit of fun leading up to the final. 'I can see Cork winning but we can never be too cocky. A grain of rice could really tip the scales, especially in a final. 'Confidence is key. The 2025 is an easy fix to 2026 for next year anyway in case anything goes pear-shaped on Sunday — but I doubt it.' Michael John, a soldier, is sticking to his guns — Cork to win on Sunday. 'As I said, there won't be any hiding the tattoo if the unthinkable happens, I won't be changing it. I'd have no interest in changing it to be honest. And I'll have a funny story to tell about it.' Ciara also got a small tattoo of two crossed hurleys above a sliotar, with the family names on either side, and Annette has several tattoos too, but none with a GAA theme. 'I don't think she'll get one either. She's seen the circus around my tattoo,' Michael John said. Meanwhile, up at Cork Airport, tensions soared and hurleys were drawn under the statue of Christy Ring as dozens of staff in their red and white jerseys found themselves in a spirited scuffle with the only Tipp woman in the terminal over a replica of the Liam MacCarthy Cup, which landed there for the day. Sue Crowley bravely displays her Tipp jersey on 'Red and White Day' at Cork Airport. Picture: David Creedon Brave Sue Crowley, who's originally from Toomevara but living near Clonakilty in West Cork for over 20 years, came to work on 'red and white day' proudly wearing her Tipp jersey. 'I know where my loyalties lie. It's Tipperary,' she said. 'But Cork has been absolutely wonderful to me. There has been some great banter and craic here the last few days, but I think it'll be Tipp on Sunday.' The airport's terminal building has been decorated in red and white from one end to the other, with red uplighting bathing its outside in red light. For passengers travelling on Sunday, the airport's Craft Bar and Restaurant will show the game live, while other large TVs in departures and arrivals areas are also showing live coverage. Cork Airport managing director Niall MacCarthy said: "The countdown has really begun now, and whoever wins on Sunday, we'll respect long as it's Cork." Cork fan Karen Mullaney of Aer Lingus and Tipp fan Sue Crowley of Cork Airport battle for the Liam MacCarthy Cup. Picture: David Creedon Meanwhile, free tickets for Sunday's family-friendly alcohol-free Rebel Fanzone event in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh are being released at 7.30am on Thursday via with a five-ticket per person limit. The final will be shown on big screens, with entertainment from Cork's RedFM before and after the game. Read More Inside the Cork hurley workshop behind Patrick Horgan's scoring success
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Wales Online
Removal of street lights saves Welsh council £1.5m
Removal of street lights saves Welsh council £1.5m The changes to streetlight provision has seen their loss in some rural areas Alterations to street lighting in Pembrokeshire, resulting in the removal of some lights in rural locales, have reportedly led to savings of £1.5 million annually for the council. At the May session of Pembrokeshire Council, Councillor Michael John posed a question highlighting concerns: "The loss of streetlights in rural areas is an issue which causes great concern to any members of the public affected, and one which is raised with me regularly." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . He continued to express the shared worries among constituents: "I believe it is an issue that a number of other members have raised and continue to raise with the department also. Given the policy was introduced around 2006, nearly 20 years ago, does the Cabinet Member agree it would be a good time for it to be reviewed?". In reply, Cabinet Member for Residents' Services, Councillor Rhys Sinnett, recalled the initiation of these changes being spurred by a motion from a former county councillor in 2008. He explained that the necessity for lighting was determined based on criteria including night-time accidents, frequency of use by traffic and pedestrians, crime rates at night, and local residential populations. Article continues below The council meeting was informed that savings were derived from adopting more efficient LED lighting, data-driven approaches to where new lighting should be installed, and removing lighting that fell short of the established criteria, leading to an annual £1.5 million saving alongside reduced carbon emissions. Councillor Sinnett acknowledged the issues brought up since the implementation of the lighting changes and agreed they could be re-evaluated by an appropriate council scrutiny committee. Councillor Sinnett expressed his backing as one of the early proponents of the policy shift, acknowledging that while it hasn't been met with unanimous approval, the change "has had some quite positive effects in terms of budget savings and carbon reduction". He concluded: "I commend the administration of the time for having the courage to introduce that." Article continues below
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Yahoo
‘Jumping fences:' Couple accused of scamming Anderson Co. homeowner
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A couple has been charged for reportedly taking advantage of an Anderson County homeowner with a fencing scam. The Anderson County Sheriff's Office charged Michael John and his wife Sharon Wickham with breach of trust and obtaining goods under false pretenses. An investigation was initiated in October when a homeowner on Dalrymple Road contacted a Starr-based company, owned by the suspects, named A&M Fence Systems. It was reported that the couple allegedly took a $4,500 payment from the homeowner for a metal gate and pillars. Investigators learned that Michael Wickham reportedly cashed the check and claimed to be ordering parts, while Sharon Wickham supposedly created an order with a fencing company, altered it and passed it along to the homeowner as the receipt. Detectives said the parts were never ordered and the couple forged documents to make it appear like they were purchased. The sheriff's office also stated that a homeowner in Georgia reported a similar case involving the fencing company where the individual gave the couple $5,000 for services in early 2024. Deputies said the couple has bonded out of the Anderson County Detention Center since the reported incidents and want other homeowners to be aware of the scam due to the possibility of the suspects continuing to commit these crimes. Anyone with further information about the case or who may possibly be a victim should contact the ACSO Criminal Investigations Division. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
