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Sunday World
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Ireland AM's Siomha Ni Ruairc reveals she is expecting first child with husband Cathal Pendred
The gaeilgeoir announced the news in Irish as she wrote: 'Leanbh nua ah teacht ar an saoil mí Eanáir 2026', which translates to 'new baby coming into the world in January 2026' Ireland AM star Siomha Ni Ruairc has revealed she is expecting her first child with husband Cathal Pendred. The gaeilgeoir announced the news in Irish as she wrote: 'Leanbh nua ah teacht ar an saoil mí Eanáir 2026', which translates to 'new baby coming into the world in January 2026'. The post accompanies a picture of the happy couple holding their scan while in another she poses by herself with her baby bump. Fans and friends offered congratulations in the comments alongside the Instagram post with Six O'Clock Show host, Katja Mia writing: "Congratulations girl." Dancing With The Stars finalist, Kayleigh Trappe added: "Aww Comhghairdeas libh!" RTE 2FM star, Blathnaid Treacy declared: "Awwwwwwwww comhghairdeas!" while fellow Ireland AM co-host, Muireann O'Connell added: "Síomha, comhghairdeas libh!!" Siomha with husband Cathal News in 90 Seconds - Thursday, July 31 It comes just over a year on from their wedding at the five-star Lough Eske Castle in Donegal in June 2024. Síomha who first met the MMA star turned actor on a night out in Dublin later took the opportunity to pop the question to on Leap Day in 2020 although she admitted that it was the 'scariest thing I have done in my whole life'. 'But was so, so worth it,: she added at the time. 'I couldn't be happier.' Siomha and Cathal recently celebrated their one year wedding anniversary by returning to Lough Eske Castle where they had previously said "I do". The Dubliner posted a series of snaps to mark the occasion with one caption reading: "Filleadh ar Loch Iascaigh. Celebrating our first wedding anniversary back where it happened. Siomha poses with her baby bump "Love it even more after this trip. @cathal_pendred I'd be lost without you." It has been a difficult year for Síomha who paid tribute in May to her beloved sister following her sudden death. The gaeilgeoir, who presents popular podcast 'How To Gael' shared the tragic news of her sister Úna's unexpected death on Instagram 'My sister Úna passed away two weeks ago,' she wrote. 'My beautiful, wildly intelligent and annoyingly driven sister died, and I'm heartbroken,' she captioned a carousel of pictures shared to Instagram. 'Ní chreidim é fós. Growing up, we were never without each other. In our teenage years, we absolutely killed each other – as sisters do. 'As adults, we accepted each other for exactly who we are and I'm so proud of everything she achieved in her too-short life." 'My family and I can't thank everyone enough for the support we've received since. The sandwiches, lasagnas, cakes. The chats, hugs, stories, touches of hands,' she continued. 'We have the most amazing network of friends, neighbours, colleagues and of course family. 'Go raibh míle maith agaibh. We've been blown away and so sincerely touched by the kindness of people. 'It reminds me of white blood cells, rushing to fight off infection. Community, rushing to help ease the pain,' she added. 'Now, we face a new normal without her. But she'll be with me – like a handprint on my heart. It'll never not be; Úna agus Síomha.' Úna passed away unexpectedly at her home in London on April 20. 'A beloved daughter of Damhnait and Dermot and dear sister to Síomha, Aedín and her brother-in-law Cathal,' her death notice reads. 'Úna's passing is a huge loss to the family. Deeply regretted by her wider family; aunts, uncles, cousins and her good friends in both the UK and Ireland.' Her funeral was held at St. Patrick's Church, in Esker, Lucan followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan. Tributes poured in, remembering her as bright, clever and funny. 'What a beautiful tribute to Úna, one of the most intelligent and talented people I have ever been fortunate enough to know,' one school friend shared. 'When I remember her, I remember us singing songs from Wicked and Hairspray in the hallways of Coláiste Cois Life. She was never without a song. My utmost sympathies to her family and love from Germany.'
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘This will ruin your day' – RTE stars left stunned as guest reveals ‘secret ingredient' that's added into 99 ice creams
RTE 2FM's breakfast show presenters were left speechless after a guest revealed the secret ingredient used in a 99 ice cream. Advertisement 3 RTE 2FM hosts were left stunned with a caller's confession 3 Roz Purcell and Carl Mullan were speechless at the 99 ice cream admission 3 2FM listeners weighed in on the controversy online As the Irish After the dad-of-three posted a photo on The A gobsmacked Carl added: "But it was still a delicious 99, it just wasn't top tier." Advertisement READ MORE IN RTE The stars then invited a "99 expert" on the show to discuss the rumoured secret ingredient. Donna, who had "pulled 99s for a living" back in the day, confirmed that the statement was true as she said: "Yes, and I was one of those criminals who put 7Up into the mixture." The entire studio let out a gasp as the caller confirmed the secret ingredient, with Carl left totally speechless. Roz then asked the prized question: "How much 7Up is actually put into the mixture?" Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun To which Donna replied: "Yeah, you probably mixed one to two bottles of 7Up every two cartons of ice cream." The hosts all put their hands over their mouths in utter shock as Carl exclaimed: "What! That is quite a heavy amount." Aisling queried: "Now would this be a 500ml or a litre bottle?" And Donna sent the studio into a frenzy when she revealed that a two-litre bottle of 7Up was added into the mixture every time. Advertisement Carl then wondered if the shops were using "off-brand" 7Up or the "actual stuff". Donna responded: "Yes, off-brand 7Up just to make it worse." The caller continued: "And I'm going to make your day even worse by just saying it's not just shops, it's ice-cream vans as well." 'SHOOK TO THE CORE' Carl stood up out of his chair and shouted: "Oh Jesus." Advertisement Aisling cried: "Not the ice cream vans!" And listeners all took to social media to discuss the 99 controversy. Siobhan wrote on Instagram: "Shook to my very core, also how are we only finding this out now." Ned said: "Awwwwww no way." Advertisement Joan added: "Well I'm shook!!! Never heard the likes." While Anna remarked: "This has ruined my morning."
The Irish Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE 2FM star in floods of tears following Joe Duffy's final Liveline show as he cries ‘I'm in bits'
AN RTE 2FM star has been left in tears after listening to Joe Duffy's final Liveline show. Emotions ran high as the legendary host 2 Carl Mullan was left in floods of tears after Joe Duffy's final show Credit: Instagram 2 Carl shared a clip of his reaction on Instagram Credit: Instagram The emotional programme was filled with friends, fans and unforgettable past callers sharing their fond memories and praising Joe for being the "voice of the people". And "Love you all. It's been a privilege. Slán go fóill." Radio star , READ MORE IN CARL MULLAN The 2FM host took to Duffy 's farewell. In the video , the Dubliner's lip quivered as he listened to Joe's final statement. The dad-of-three held onto a whiskey glass as tears ran down his face. Carl dramatically shook his hands which made the ice in the glass clink. Most read in The Irish Sun He then lifted the whiskey and walked into the next room with a shocked look on his face as the tears continued to fall. The Joe Duffy bids farewell to listeners Carl captioned his clip: "Ah lads I'm in bits after that. WE LOVE YA JOE." Saddened fans all reacted to Carl's clip with similar emotion. Maggie wrote: "Ah a legend in his lifetime on 'BIG SHOES TO FILL' Tina said: "Couldn't listen, heartbroken." Bruce joked: "Big shoes to fill there Carl HA." Amanda remarked: "So emotional, he will be so missed. We love you Joe." While Lorna added: "I was the same Carl, tears were flowing." And Suzanne commented: "He's a legend."
Extra.ie
18-06-2025
- Health
- Extra.ie
From Breakfast DJ to stroke survivor in a split second
Imagine working as a busy DJ on a major Dublin radio station, while managing a rock band on the side, (as you do) and you will have an idea of what it was like to be Breakfast Show jock Gerry Stevens. Also known as Gerry Lang, of the 'Lang' radio family, well-known in the world of Irish broadcasting, Gerry is a household name from his years behind the mic on RTE 2FM, 98FM, and Q102. But nothing could have prepared him for what was about to happen on an ordinary day in November 2017. Gerry Lang. Pic: Supplied Having done his usual Breakfast Show on Dublins Q102 that morning, Gerry was enjoying a quiet evening at home with his partner, now wife, Anne, when a 'brain hemorrhage' struck, and he found himself speeding by ambulance to the Stroke Unit of Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Drogheda. He had suffered a 'Hemorrhagic Stroke' at the age of just 50. Hemorrhagic stroke is due to bleeding into the brain by the rupture of a blood vessel. At the time, he'd been busy with his radio show and managing successful Cavan band 'The Strypes', and as he says himself, he wasn't particularly stressed at the time, neither did he believe he had any underlying conditions like high blood pressure. He describes the evening in question very matter-of-factly saying 'I just felt a wave of nausea come over me', and something he described as a 'fizzle' in the back of his head. 'I just knew it wasn't right, it wasn't a headache, it was something much more than that'. Stock image of stroke. Pic – Getty images Gerry admits he 'stupidly pleaded with Anne not to call an ambulance', but Anne knew this was serious and called the emergency services and luckily he made it to hospital in Drogheda in under 45 minutes where the medical staff in the stroke unit saved his life. During many months in rehabilitation, Gerry met a lot of people in similar situations, and looking for something to do, decided to start a podcast, aimed at helping stroke victims and their families navigate this new reality they find themselves in. Entitled 'STROKECAST', each episode features Gerry speaking with stroke survivors, as well as medical professionals involved in each case, and has proven to be hugely successful. Gerry Lang. Pic: Supplied But after 7 years of recovery, he was recently approached by Dublin City FM about going back 'ON AIR', and as a man who lives and breathes radio, how could he say no? So this Thursday, June 19th, 'Electric Dreams' will hit the airwaves between 7 and 9 pm on Dublin City FM 103.2 FM. Gerry describes the show as 'a celebration of synth pop and electronica' featuring all 80s and 90s synth and pop music, as well as interviews with bands from that era. And as the old saying goes, 'You can't keep a good man down' – DJ Gerry Stevens, the man who survived a catastrophic brain haemorrhage seven years ago, returns to the airwaves this week and hopes fans will tune in to hear something 'fresh and new' for evening listening. Tune into The Strokecast with Gerry Stevens – Podcast – Apple Podcasts
The Irish Sun
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I absolutely adore you', cries ex-Miss Ireland in heart-breaking tribute to ‘remarkable' late dad after cancer battle
FORMER Miss Ireland Jasmine Gerhardt has announced the death of her father Rudolf. The beauty's dad sadly passed away after a long-term battle with pancreatic cancer. 3 Jasmine Gerhardt's father has passed away Credit: Instagram 3 He was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer days after his daughter was crowned Miss Ireland Credit: Instagram 3 Jasmine made an emotional tribute to her dad on social media Credit: Instagram 27-year-old Jasmine, from Clonsilla, took to her today to share the devastating personal news with her fans. Rudolf was diagnosed with stage four of the disease just days after his girl took home the Miss Ireland crown back in 2023. On her social media Jasmine, who has a master's degree in Human Rights and European Union Law, posted some beautiful snaps she had taken over the years with her dad. In one photo, the pair were all smiles as they grinned wide for a quick selfie. read more on miss ireland In another snap, Jasmine looked over the moon to be on FaceTime with her dad while he was soaking up the sun on a holiday. In a heart-warming throwback snap to when she was a tot, Jasmine looked unrecognisable sitting on her dad's shoulders as they both explored a stables. She also penned a heartfelt message to her late dad alongside the images. She said: "Rest in Peace Dad. The love of my life, my best friend I truly don't know how I will live without you. Most read in Celebrity "Thank you for being the most remarkable man I'll ever meet - I adore you dad I absolutely adore you. Until we meet again Schatzi." Friends and fans raced to the model's comment section to share their condolences. RTE 2FM star shares 'stressful' bad habits Former Xposé host, Glenda Gilson wrote: "Aww, I'm sorry, Jasmine. Thinking of you all today." Aoife commented: "Aw Jas I'm so sorry to hear this & so sorry for your loss. Sending you love." Chris wrote: "Jasmine so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family." 'SO MUCH LOVE' Another fan added: "Sending so much love to you Jas. You are so strong and I'm sure he is the proudest Dad in the world." Jasmine had the honour of holding the Miss Ireland title for longer than usual as there was no ceremony in 2024. But due to her dad's illness and eventual passing, she was unable to make During the evening, 21 finalists stepped out into the spotlight vying for the coveted crown at the glam event. However, only one of the girls could emerge on top to claim the Miss title - and that was Caoimhe Kenny, daughter of former manager, Stephen Kenny.
