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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Armagh ace Aaron Kernan tips Kieran Donaghy to take coaching role with Kerry
AARON KERNAN knows Kieran Donaghy is a Kerry coach in waiting. 'Star' occupied the role in Advertisement 2 Aaron Kernan reckons Kieran Donaghy is a Kerry coach in waiting after leaving his role with Armagh 2 Stefan Campbell of Armagh and Kieran Donaghy celebrate after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Armagh and Galway in 2024 And former Orchard defender Kernan believes home is where the heart is for the Kingdom legend who helped his adopted county to All-Ireland glory last year. Kernan said: 'Whether that is as a manager or certainly a head coach or someone who is heavily involved within Kerry . . . 'As much as we're grateful for everything he gave to Armagh football, you would have to imagine that was all really a learning experience for him in terms of trying to take something back to Kerry. 'Ultimately it would be with the view to getting involved in Kerry football and management at some level. Advertisement read more on gaa "I think it started out maybe as a learning experience for him and then something he just went full out and became completely ingrained in. 'You would have to imagine that somewhere down the line. "The experiences and the learnings that he would have had over the past few years will go a long way to shaping him as a head coach or a manager somewhere in Kerry in the near future.' Kernan also hailed Donaghy's commitment to Armagh, which saw him make regular round trips of over 800km from his home in Tralee. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football The 2005 Young Footballer of the Year added: 'He has a young family, busy with work, but to stick at something like that for five years — given the travel that was involved — was incredible.' RTE GAA pundit embrace Tipperary captain Ronan Maher after his epic display toppled Cork in All-Ireland final
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Aaron Kernan plots out Kieran Donaghy's coaching path after leaving Armagh
Aaron Kernan believes that Kieran Donaghy is a Kerry manager in waiting. Donaghy recently stepped down from his role as Armagh coach after five years working under Kieran McGeeney, the high point being last year's All-Ireland success as they beat his native county en route in the semi-final. Kerry turned the tables in this year's quarter-final as they ended Armagh's reign, after which Donaghy announced his departure, but former Orchard star Kernan believes that he will take a senior position in the Kingdom's management team in the future. READ MORE: Hilarious video shows Sharlene Mawdsley race Tipperary fan amid All-Ireland celebrations READ MORE: Liverpool hero Joey Jones dies aged 70 as John Aldridge leads tributes 'Yeah, absolutely,' he said. 'Whether that is as a manager or certainly a head coach or someone who is heavily involved within Kerry. 'As much as we're grateful for everything he gave to Armagh football, you would have to imagine that that was all really a learning experience for him in terms of trying to take something back to Kerry, whether that's maybe doing a stint with Stacks and then obviously you would have to imagine ultimately it would be with the view to getting involved in Kerry football and management at some level. 'So I think it started out maybe as a learning experience for him and then something that he just went full out and became completely ingrained in. But yeah, you would have to imagine that somewhere down the line, the experiences and the learnings that he would have had over the past few years will go a long way to shaping him as a head coach or a manager somewhere in Kerry in the near future.' Kernan paid tribute to Donaghy for the commitment he gave to Armagh, which involved a hellish commute from his base in Tralee. 'The big one is obviously just simply time and effort that he would have had to put in to commit for five years. I think that speaks volumes, even if there was no success and no All-Ireland. As an Armagh person you couldn't but say fair play to him for being so committed. (He) has a young family, busy with work, but to stick at something like that for five years given the travel that was involved was incredible.' Aaron Kernan was speaking as a BOYLE Sports Gaelic Games ambassador.
Business News Wales
3 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Creative Agency Opens Wales Office as Part of Major Expansion
A full-service creative and digital marketing agency is launching a Welsh office to support its national and international growth. Jim Carpenter, the former co-ceo of Orchard, and corporate comms specialist Kate Jones will drive Welsh expansion, opening offices on Cathedral Road in Cardiff. The duo will bring 50 years' combined experience to which has four existing offices and a 50-strong team of creatives, digital experts, strategists and video production. The vision for the Welsh operation is to contribute to the group's annual £50 million billings whilst building on a client portfolio that includes MG Motor Group, Geely and Visit Jersey. 'There is a massive opportunity for a firm – with a Welsh footprint and understanding firmly based in Wales – to bring 'big agency' experience and skills to companies and organisations across the country. Businesses don't need to go outside now for the 'wow' factor and the 'track-record',' explained Jim, co-founder of Wales. 'We will deliver new momentum, drive action and accelerate positive outcomes for clients when it comes to raising awareness, penetrating new markets and increasing return on investment. 'The plan is to take a pan-Wales approach, creating jobs and promoting growth and opportunities right across the Welsh creative and digital sector.' Formed in 2000, offers brand development, creative, digital marketing, media planning and web development services. It serves more than 100 clients from existing offices in Birmingham, London, Telford and Bristol and has set its sights on creating one of the largest independent networks of agencies that span key locations across the UK and beyond. The Cardiff office is the latest location in an ambitious six-month plan that will also see the opening of hubs in the North and its first international base. Co-founder Kate Jones said: 'Jim and I are both excited at the prospect of bringing our momentum, creative direction and focus to our clients through a truly local agency that has all the backing, experience and expertise that comes with a national full-service business.' CEO Nick Lovett said: 'Working with exciting businesses based in Wales has always been an ambition of ours and, like all areas, we respect the need to work on the inside to truly 'get' the unique local landscape. 'It is very rare to set-up a new agency with two of the region's most respected operators at the helm, so we're ready to really accelerate our expansion plans. 'In Jim and Kate, we have two experts that are passionate about the area they call home and have a significant bank of business and individual connections. We've invested in dedicated office space and are about to push the button on a recruitment drive, which will complement our existing 50-strong team of specialists who are eager to support the Welsh team in delivering the 'M3 difference'.' is awaiting its B Corp Certification, which verifies that a business is meeting high standards of performance, accountability and transparency on factors, including employee benefits, charitable actions and supply chain management.
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Five Chinese men tried to exploit Singapore law to stay, sell banned sex pills; now in the dock
SINGAPORE, July 18 — Five Chinese citizens were charged in Singapore with corruption after allegedly offering bribes to enforcement officers in a scheme to prolong their stay in the country and sell illegal sex enhancement medications. All five accused planned to get caught and charged in order to obtain Special Passes and be released on bail, The Straits Times reported today, citing the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB). The CPIB claimed that doing so would allow them to continue operating in Singapore even while under investigation. The group is believed to be acting under the direction of a Singaporean drug abuser, who has since been arrested and is under investigation by Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau. The charges Xiao Xiezhi, 43, was charged with offering more than S$400 (about RM1,400) to three National Environment Agency (NEA) officers after being caught smoking under a bus stop shelter on January 22. Xu Zhishen, 37, was charged with offering S$119 (RM415) to two police officers near Sri Mariamman Temple on April 27. Xu Bixin, 31, faces one charge for allegedly offering S$70 (RM245) to a police officer on May 3 to avoid an identity check. Huang Chuangshun, 40, was charged for offering S$100 (RM350) to two NEA officers in Orchard on June 23 after being caught smoking in a non-designated area. Lin Liangjun, 32, faces four charges for offering S$160 (RM560) to four police officers on June 24 to avoid further identity checks following a traffic accident. All 12 enforcement officers involved were reported to have rejected the bribes. Singapore law prescribes a maximum sentence of five years in jail and a fine of up to S$100,000 (RM350,000) upon conviction. CPIB investigations revealed the five accused had allegedly paid their bailors to help secure their release and bail extensions. The Singapore daily reported that CPIB officers yesterday took Xiao to Geylang Lorong 20, where he allegedly handed cash to his bailors outside the New Cathay Hotel. The five accused have been denied bail after prosecutors argued that allowing them to be free posed 'a real risk of collusion, not just amongst themselves, but with other individuals who are currently being investigated' as they had committed new offences previously. The judge ordered that all five be remanded pending their next court date on August 1.
Irish Independent
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Armagh pay heartfelt tribute to departing coach Kieran Donaghy
Armagh GAA has paid tribute to departing Orchard county coach Kieran Donaghy for helping to 'shape the identity, resilience and ambition' of the team that claimed All-Ireland SFC glory last year.
