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RTÉ News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
No August date for All-Ireland finals in 2026
GAA president Jarlath Burns has stated that the All-Ireland finals will remain in July for 2026, adding that a future move to August will be a decision for his successor. The news comes after Burns had earlier floated the possibility of the football and hurling deciders returning to a conclusion in September. In his annual report, published in February, GAA director general Tom Ryan suggested that All-Ireland finals could edge back into early August in the future, saying: "There is a gathering mood to shuffle the finals back by a week or two, and that may well transpire in the future. Stretching the season out a little would be no bad thing – but I don't foresee a return to September." Speaking on the GAA's in-house broadcast platform, GAA+, Burns said any decision on whether the finals move to August in 2027 would be a job for whoever succeeds him as president. "This year it's out," he said. Next year it's out as well. But it's going to be the next president who'll make that decision, whether or not we go into August. It's probably not going to be my decision. "But I would be open to it, notwithstanding the health warning that comes with the whole area of starting the club championships. "We were showing so little respect to the club player that there was literally a group set up called the Club Players Association and they had one word – fixtures. "We solved that for them." The Armagh native also referenced concerts in Croke Park, which he said were an important economic driver for the association. "And I'm going to say the next thing without any apology – we also have concerts in this. Croke Park is now the major funding organ of the GAA – let's not forget that. "This stadium is keeping our organisation financially viable." Since 2022, All-Ireland finals have been played in July, with the calendar being rearranged around the split-season formula of reserved time for club and inter-county. While surveys indicate the split season is favoured by players, it has met opposition from supporters, as well as critics, who feel the GAA is losing promotional potential by concluding its most high-profile competitions in mid-summer. In 2026, the All-Ireland hurling final will take place on 19 July, the same day as the men's World Cup final in New Jersey, and also the last day of the Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Donald Trump takes back control of Scots Turnberry resort as it faces being struck off as company
The Ayrshire-based company landed in hot water with Companies House ABOUT-TURN Donald Trump takes back control of Scots Turnberry resort as it faces being struck off as company Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DONALD Trump took back control of one of his Scots golf courses as it faced a threat of being struck off as a company. The US President was personally named as being in 'significant control' of Turnberry amid an embarrassing paperwork blunder. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Donald Trump has been named as being in 'significant control' of Turnberry Credit: AFP 3 The Ayrshire-based company landed in hot water Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 3 It's unclear why Trump has now taken control of Turnberry Credit: Getty The Ayrshire-based company landed in hot water with Companies House officials after it was late lodging an essential document and was hit with a strike-off order. But now Mr Trump, whose address is given as his American HQ in Jupiter, Florida, has clawed back powers at the Golf Recreation Scotland Limited which runs the luxury golf resort. Official documents lodged with Companies House gave his address as his American HQ in Jupiter, Florida. The president quit back in 2017 when he first entered the White House and passed control to a trust run by his family. But a newly released document says: 'This person has the right to exercise, or actually exercises, significant influence or control over the activities of a trust or the trustees of that trust. 'They have the right to exercise, or actually exercise, significant influence or control over the company.' The tycoon is not listed as the sole director but his son Eric is while his other son Donald Jnr retains dual control with his dad. Mr Trump, 78, has always kept control of his other Scots complex in Menie, Aberdeenshire. It's unclear why he's now taken control of Turnberry but he recently suggested the Open Golf Championship should return to the course although golfing authorities, the R&A, say they have no intentions to do so. Earlier this week Golf Recreation Scotland was rapped over the knuckles over the missing piece of paperwork. Campaigners project 'LOSER' across Donald Trump's Turnberry golf course to YMCA soundtrack A business insider said: 'Golf Recreation Scotland's confirmation statement – an annual document which provides key details on ownership of a company and who its directors are - was overdue by two months and is the explanation for the strike-off notice. 'In most cases such striking off notices for failing to file documents - often due to administrative errors - don't proceed any further. 'However, in the unlikely event a company does not respond then Companies House can act to strike it off the register.' The latest accounts show that Golf Recreation Scotland made a profit of more than £3million, on a turnover of £21.1million. But the business insider added: 'It also owes a total of £123.8m to other companies within the wider US-based Trump business empire. This is likely to reflect money loaned to the UK business to buy and invest in the resort.' Confirmation statements have to be filed with Companies House several times a year. If a deadline is missed that then automatically kick starts the strike-off process, Companies House records show the confirmation statement has now been filed. A spokesman for Trump Turnberry said: 'There are no issues with the accounts which were filed on time. 'This is a simple admin issue and the web portal has not yet been updated.' Trump bought luxury Turnberry for £39.5 million in 2014.
BBC News
18-03-2025
- BBC News
The Open: Three cleared over Just Stop Oil golf course protest
Three Just Stop Oil protesters accused of deliberately disrupting the Open Golf Championship have been cleared of causing a public trio breached the perimeter of the roped-off 17th hole at the course in Wirral, Merseyside, to be greeted with angry shouting from the crowd, while golfer Billy Horschel helped a marshall to remove one Birch, 21, Noah Crane, 20, and Lucy Timlin, 46, denied charges of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake on 21 July 2023.A judge at Liverpool Crown Court directed the jury to deliver not guilty verdicts on the grounds that there was insufficient evidence. The court heard how the incident unfolded during the three-day tournament which is viewed by hundreds of thousands of spectators, with golfer Billy Horschel helping a marshall to remove one jury was also shown police body-cam and other footage of the defendants, who were accused of throwing orange powder, letting off a smoke flare and sitting on the course. The court heard Mr Birch, of Forest Road, Huncote, Leicestershire, Mr Crane, of Aylsham Road, Buxton, near Norwich, and Ms Timlin, of High Lane in Chorlton, Manchester, all made no comment when later Gary Woodhall said there was insufficient evidence that the group met the specific threshold for the charges, explaining that the prosecution had to prove they obstructed the right of the public at large and but they had only affected those around the 17th hole. In the context of the whole day the effect had been minimal, he said. Speaking outside court Mr Crane said it was the correct decision."No case to answer is the only sensible result. It was a five plus hour day of golf which we delayed for about three minutes," he said."Obviously a delay and obviously it's something serious people do deserve to watch the things they want to watch, but what they charged us with was public nuisance which is massively overcharging it."This is really the only logical decision." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
12-03-2025
- BBC News
Just Stop Oil climate protesters tried to halt The Open
Three Just Stop Oil protesters deliberately disrupted the Open Golf Championship by throwing orange powder, letting off a smoke flare and sitting on the golf course, a trial has trio breached the perimeter of the roped-off 17th hole at the course in Wirral, Merseyside, to be greeted with angry shouting from the crowd, while golfer Billy Horschel helped a marshall to remove one Birch, Noah Crane and Lucy Timlin, have denied charges of intentionally or recklessly causing a public nuisance at Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake on 21 July judge at Liverpool Crown Court warned jurors to ignore a silent protest outside the court. Opening the case, Rebecca Smith, prosecuting, told the jury the three-day tournament was viewed by hundreds of thousands of members of the public both on television and at the course with various professional and semi-professional golfers competing to win the coveted trophy and a £3m prize jury, which was shown police body-cam and other footage of the defendants, heard Mr Crane, now 19, was the first to cross the perimeter of the viewing a distinctive white T shirt embossed with Just Stop Oil he held a flare high above his head emitting orange smoke, Ms Smith said. 'Cause obstruction' He was booed and shouted at by spectators as he walked across the grassed area as they expressed "their displeasure at the defendant for disrupting their enjoyment".Ms Timlin ran onto the green and 17th hole area as Mr Crane was arrested and removed before throwing orange powder, running a short distance and then sitting down, the trial Smith continued, "It is at this stage, having put his marker down and unable to take a shot that the professional golfer Billy Horschel walks, from where he is stood down the green to assist a marshal in removing Ms Timlin, who is continuing to cause an obstruction."Mr Birch, now 21, entered the restricted area and was grounded by a marshal he was until removed by Smith claimed the defendants "either knew their actions would disrupt play" or could have reasonably foreseen the hearing began, Judge Gary Woodhall made the jury aware of a silent protest outside the court, warning them to set aside feelings or prejudices and sympathy or lack of court heard Mr Birch, of Forest Road, Huncote, Leicestershire, Mr Crane, of Aylsham Road, Buxton, near Norwich, and Ms Timlin, 46, of High Lane in Chorlton, Manchester, all made no comment when later trial continues. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Guardian
27-02-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Starmer plays royal card as he tiptoes around the madness of King Donald
How the tables have turned. Once upon a time visitors had to fawn over mad King George III and maintain the great pretence that everything was normal. Now it was the British prime minister's turn to show deference to a capricious, erratic US president who might blow it all up. First Keir Starmer, the 58th British prime minister (does Liz Truss really count?), and Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th US president, sat side by side before the fireplace in the Oval Office. Trump stretched credulity by claiming they 'get along famously'. Starmer thanked Trump for 'changing the conversation' on Ukraine. Then the prime minister reached into his jacket breast pocket and produced a letter from King Charles and handed it over (take that, Macron!) But the theatre came unstuck as a baffled Trump asked: 'Am I supposed to read it right now?' Like a schoolchild trying to impress his parents with exam results, Starmer replied: 'Yes, please do!' There was a long, agonising silence as Trump studied the letter. Oddly, he wanted to make sure it was signed. 'That's quite a signature isn't it – beautiful!' Starmer told the gathering that the letter contained an invitation for Trump's second state visit to Britain. Trump nodded at someone as if to impress them with how important it was. Starmer gushed: 'This is really special. This has never happened before.' Then, placing a hand on Trump's right arm for effect: 'This is unprecedented!' But there was still some anxiety swimming in the prime minister's stomach. 'What I haven't got yet is your answer.' Trump responded: 'The answer is yes!' Rejoice! Rejoice! Corks pop, confetti swirls and fireworks explode. Prepare to bring the Trump baby blimp out of retirement. Starmer calculated correctly that the puff and pageanty of a state visit with King Charles was bound to appeal to a man who, when he recently wrote on social media, 'LONG LIVE THE KING!', had only himself in mind. On a recent episode of the Washington Week with the Atlantic programme, host Jeffrey Goldberg and guests suggested other ways for the leaders of US allies to gain Trump's respect. 'Golf and flattery,' was the conclusion, although guest Peter Baker noted that nominating Trump for the Nobel peace prize also helps. So it was no surprise when, in the Oval Office, Trump talked about his golfing investments in the UK and said: 'I own Turnberry, I own Aberdeen, and I own a great place called Doonbeg, in Ireland, so I have a great warm spot for your country.' Journalist Mark Austin observed on X: 'Sometimes it's the smaller stuff. I hear on good authority that high on the list of what Donald Trump wants from the UK is for the Open Golf Championship to be staged at his Trump Turnberry course in Scotland.' Starmer and Trump is a pairing as unlikely as fire and ice, rock and scissors or cats and cucumbers. Starmer is a strait-laced lawyer who defended human rights; Trump a brash reality TV star sending undocumented immigrants to Guantánamo Bay. Starmer has a passion for Beethoven piano sonatas and Shostakovich; Trump plays DJ at his Mar-a-Lago estate with offerings such as Elvis Presley's Suspicious Minds, Hello by Lionel Ritchie, Guns N' Roses' November Rain and James Brown and Luciano Pavarotti's It's a Man's Man's Man's World. Starmer was reportedly a vegetarian for 30 years, though he recently went back to eating fish, making him a pescatarian – which might sound a bit too DEI to Trump, a cheeseburger champ who spent part of his election campaign dishing them out from McDonald's. Sign up to This Week in Trumpland A deep dive into the policies, controversies and oddities surrounding the Trump administration after newsletter promotion Perhaps it was just as well we were spared a repeat of past UK-US dalliances: Franklin Roosevelt getting a full view of Churchill in the buff, later describing him as a 'cherub' who was 'pink and white all over'; the nauseating Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher double act; George W Bush joking about Tony Blair: 'Well, we both use Colgate toothpaste.' But Starmer came here burdened by the knowledge that the transatlantic alliance, which has held steady since the second world war, could fall apart on his watch. At times he stood his ground, interrupting Trump to correct his false claim that European countries 'get their money back' from Ukraine: 'Mainly it was gifted, actually,' Starmer said. Challenged about his past remark describing the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, 'a dictator', Trump replied: 'Did I say that? I can't believe I said that. Next question.' A smile played on Trump's lips. Relief for Starmer, having been spared a debate about the dictator-ness of Zelenskyy and Russia's Vladimir Putin. But there was a less reassuring answer when Trump was asked whether the US would ride to the rescue of future British peacekeepers in Ukraine. 'I've always thought about the British, they don't need much help,' said Trump, as a bust of Churchill looked on. 'They can take care of themselves very well, you know what? No, it sounds like it's evasive, but it's not evasive, you know, the British have been incredible soldiers, incredible military. And they can take care of themselves, but if they need help, I'll always be with the British, OK, I'll always be with them. But they don't need help. You look at their career.' He turned to Starmer, awkwardly grabbed his hand and asked, 'You have done very well over the years, haven't you?', as if from imperialist nation to another. We get each other. Starmer launched into damage control mode: 'I'm very proud of our country but we've also always been backing each other up between our two countries. That is why this is the greatest alliance for prosperity and security I think the world has ever seen. Whenever necessary, we've absolutely backed each other up.' But what Trump said next was even more alarming: 'Could you take on Russia by yourselves?' Yikes! 'Well,' said Starmer, with a nervous laugh, looking tense with hands folded on knee. He was lost for words. And Putin, if he was watching somewhere, licked his lips.
