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Irish Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Football club selling Oasis-inspired jerseys to help family devastated by cancer
A football club has unveiled a unique one-off fundraiser jersey with a design twist inspired by the iconic Bohemian FC x Oasis collaboration. Templeogue United's Over-35s team is selling jerseys to raise urgent funds for the O'Neill family, lifelong Templeogue United members who have dedicated over 30 years of service, passion, and heart to the club. The campaign's message is simple: "'Some might say' it's just a jersey, but for Templeogue, it's about being Together For The O'Neills." Tragedy has struck the family not once, but twice. 20 years ago, they lost their 15-year-old son Tiernan to cancer. Now, heartbreakingly, their 17-year-old son Ultan has also been diagnosed with the disease. Barry McCarthy, team member and campaign organiser, said: "With the nation gripped by Oasis fever, in particular by men and women of my vintage, we designed a jersey that would be the perfect accessory for fans who also want to give something to an amazing cause. "The O'Neills have given so much to this club for decades, and now it's our turn to give something back." The specially designed jersey is both a tribute to the O'Neills' strength and a rallying cry for support from the Templeogue community. Every cent raised will go directly to the family to help ease financial and emotional burdens during Ultan's battle. While the design is a nod to Bohs' famous Oasis collaboration, it carries its own twist by spelling out OVER35S in a manner that mimics the Manchester band's iconic logo. In addition to the jersey fundraiser, the club will host a star-studded concert at The National Basketball Arena on August 21 featuring The High Kings, Abbaesque, Keith Barry, Luke Thomas, Steptacular Stage School, and WTA Dance Studio. Order the jersey or donate here. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Former pub in south Essex High Street set to re-open as plans given go-ahead
A former Irish-themed pub in Essex that's been closed for years is set to re-open as a new restaurant. Plans have been given the green light to change the use of the old O'Neill's pub in Brentwood High Street, which closed in December 2022. The plans do not include any external alterations to the building, but they do say the restaurant would be across two floors. Planning documents also show a range of seating for well over 100 guests, including tables and booths, and at least two bars. Read more pubs and bars The south Essex village pub 'at heart of the community' where regulars help out Look inside long-closed Southend pub set to reopen this September The council raised no concerns about the impact on the conservation area and the former pub's neighbours. The council officer's report states: 'In relation to the change of use, at present the unit is vacant and it is considered that the proposed use would make a positive contribution to the viability and vitality of the area. 'The application site is over three floors, and the existing kitchen is located on both the ground and first floor levels. The environmental health officer has raised no concern about the proposed use of the building (…) as this would not result in harm in terms of noise, odour or general disturbance to the surrounding neighbouring buildings. 'The proposal would not have a harmful impact on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers by way of overlooking, overbearing effect or lack of privacy and would comply with the Brentwood Local Plan.'
Agriland
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Agriland
Visit Farmhand and Fastparts at the Tullamore Show at Stand V387 39
Farmhand will be attending Tullamore Show, on Sunday, August 10, with an exciting new display of machinery. Visitors will be treated to a first look at the new Quicke N-Series loader, designed to fit between the X-Series and the premium Q-Series. The N-Series loader features forged and cast parts to offer huge strength and durability, as well as toolless implement attachment and detachment. Also on display will be the vastly popular Amazone Z-AV Super Profis Tronic. This spreader is suitable for TAMS3 with GPS and weigh cells, but the more basic Eco-Line model will also be on view at the Farmhand stand. As Krone are celebrating 25 years of the BiG X this year, the main attraction at Stand V367-90 will be the flagship Krone BiG X 1180, the most powerful self-propelled forage harvester in the world. Alongside this, the Krone display will be focussed on farm machinery for dairy and livestock farmers. This will include: the ECR321CV a 3.2m mounted mower; the Vendro 790, a 8-rotor tedder; the Swadro TC640 Steer, a twin rotor rake with a flexible working width; and the Krone AX 310 forage wagon. Other machinery presented will include the Amazone Catros 3m disc harrow and the Amazone Profihopper1250, a ride-on flail mower, able to cut and collect, mulch, scarify, and carry out leaf collection. A selection of merchandise will be on sale, with three new 2025 jersey designs being launched at Tullamore this year. In conjunction with O'Neills, Farmhand will offer a limited-edition jersey celebrating 25 years of the Krone BiG X, a new Krone Mower design and, for the first time ever, an Amazone jersey sporting a high-tech Pantera design. Alongside these will other popular items; including jackets, polo tops and workwear, all on offer at special show-only prices. For more information on the Farmhand range, visit their website, Fastparts will be on an adjacent stand, showing off the 3m APV grass harrow with mounted seeders. There will also be a display of Dromone Ball and Spoons to fit almost every make and model of tractor, and a selection of implements, including the Shearman 1700 bale splitter, shear grabs and buckets from Quicke and a full range of Broomex brushes that can be easily fitted to any pallet fork.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
League of Ireland legend backs Oasis inspired fundraiser for cancer-hit family
League of Ireland legend Dane Massey has given his backing to a fundraiser that has been inspired by the collaboration between Bohemians and rock legends Oasis. Junior football giants Templeogue United have released a jersey with 'over35s' in the iconic Oasis font where the sponsor's logo would be. The shirt retails at €35, with all proceeds going to the O'Neill family, who have been 'at the heart' of Templeogue United 'for over 30 years'. According to the club website: 'The O'Neills have been lifelong supporters, players, and volunteers at Templeogue United. But tragedy has touched their lives not once, but twice. 'Their son Tiernan tragically passed away from cancer at the age of 15. And now, heartbreakingly, their 17-year-old son Ultan is facing his own battle with cancer. 'This jersey is more than fabric – it's a tribute to the O'Neill family's resilience, and a way for our community to stand firmly beside them during this unimaginable time.' Massey, a five-time Premier Division winner with Dundalk, now lines out for Templeogue's Over-35s. A key figure in Stephen Kenny's all-conquering Lilywhites outfit, he also collected three FAI Cups, and was named in the PFA Ireland Team of the Year in 2015. Massey, now 37, played in Dundalk's historic Europa League group stage campaign, while injury meant he missed their return to the group stages in 2020. His eight-year spell at Oriel Park came to an end when he joined Louth rivals Drogheda United ahead of the 2021 season, while he finished his League of Ireland career at his first senior club Bray Wanderers. According to the Templeogue website, the shirt is 'inspired by the iconic Bohemian FC x Oasis collaboration. 'All proceeds from the jersey sales go directly to the O'Neills. Whether it's to ease financial pressure or simply show them they're not alone, every contribution helps. 'The jersey may echo a famous design, but this one is uniquely ours. It's a grassroots fundraiser, built on friendship, loyalty, and the belief that football clubs should always look after their own.' You can buy the shirt here. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
The Independent
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Toby Carvery owner toasts higher sales as pubs lead the way
Hospitality giant Mitchells & Butlers has toasted higher sales in recent months amid stronger spending from pubgoers, while the firm braces for a swathe of increased costs including wages and meat prices. The company, which owns brands including Toby Carvery, Harvester, and All Bar One, said its total sales were £1.5 billion over the 28 weeks to April 12. This was 4.3% higher than the same period a year ago, compared like-for-like, with a larger lift coming from drink sales than food. Chief executive Phil Urban said the performance was 'broad based', adding: 'Whilst we'll always have brands that are doing better than others, all our brands are doing well. 'It's been the case for the last two or three years that Nicholson's has led the way, closely followed by Sizzling Pubs, Vintage Inns, and Castle Pubs,' he told the PA news agency. 'Miller & Carter has had a solid six months so it's good to see that doing well.' But he said its Irish pub and bar chain O'Neill's was 'probably having the toughest time' due to challenges facing the late-night market. Mitchells's pre-tax profits jumped to £134 million from £108 million last year, it revealed. But the company is bracing for its costs to rise by about 5%, or £100 million, across the year – although it warned this could rise to as much as £130 million over the next financial year. This is set to be driven by a surge in labour costs caused by a higher national living wage and an increase to the rate of employer national insurance from April. It is also seeing food costs rise, especially meat, which meant it was forecasting a higher rate of overall inflation next year. 'But we are hard at work to mitigate that,' Mr Urban told PA. 'Steak is a big driver of those costs – we've got a steak brand so we're not going to compromise on quality.' Cost-saving efforts include shaking up menus at other brands and more efficient staff scheduling. The chief executive added: 'We and the sector will raise prices every year, I don't think there's any shame in that. 'Our pricing in recent years has ranged between about 3% and 5%. 'We base our pricing decisions on the market, looking at what our competitors are doing… but I would imagine that every operator in the sector with employer national insurance, before you even think about food costs, are having to think about prices again. ' Living wage has moved way ahead of inflation in the past three to four years, therefore some of that will be coming back into the sector. 'Today, a lot of our consumers have got more money in the pocket than they had before.'
