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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Una Healy plays ‘brilliant' homecoming gig to thrilled Tipperary fans after ‘proud' All-Ireland win
UNA Healy played an incredible homecoming gig for the Tipperary team after their triumphant All-Ireland win. The former Saturdays star , who is a Advertisement 2 Una Healy played at the Tipperary team's homecoming 2 Una played to 45,000 fans A massive crowd of around 45,000 packed into Semple Stadium in Thurles to salute the winning side on Monday night. The 43-year-old wore a Tipperary jersey and accessorised with a cowboy hat and coloured scarf. The pop star took to the stage at Semple Stadium around 6.30pm to a sea of excited fans. Advertisement READ MORE IN UNA HEALY The mum-of-two performed alongside a full band which added a great atmosphere to the buzzing venue. One punter captured a clip of Una singing Travellin' Soldier by Bruce Robinson. The star sang her heart out as the entire crowd belted out the song word-for-word back to her. A caption over the video wrote: "@unahealy omg you were brilliant live at the homecoming." Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN He said: 'It's absolutely incredible – over 45,000 people here. Una Healy opens up on Saturdays reunion 'This is the stuff dreams are made of. I'm thrilled to see the Liam MacCarthy Cup back in Tipperary.' Aside from Una, supporters were treated to a long list of performers including Tipp's very own comedy duo, Advertisement The funny lads recorded a clip of themselves before heading out onto the stage. UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT Johnny B gushed: "We are about to go on at the Tipperary homecoming and we are ready to rock . "The pride in the premier county is going to carry us through. It is some crowd out there lads." Johnny Smacks jokingly massaged Johnny B's shoulders and motivated him saying: "We will give it our best shot won't we." Advertisement Seskin Lane, Callini Lua and Acquiesce also played at the homecoming. And despite rainy conditions, fans' celebrations have already continued into the week.
Leader Live
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Leader Live
Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit
It was the hottest opening day on record amid the country's heatwave, with players cooling off with freezing cold towels worn as scarves and the ball boys and girls rotated to give them ample opportunity to get out of the sun. Wimbledon has over 100 points to refill water bottles, and there is likely to have been plenty of demand for their range of branded hats, towels, fans and even umbrellas as spectators utilised them as makeshift parasols. The newly knighted Sir David Beckham was seen conversing in the Royal Box with Sir Gareth Southgate. Actors Eddie Redmayne and Jason Isaacs were also in attendance, the latter of whom was recently on screens when part of the third series of the hit show The White Lotus. Former England cricketer Stuart Broad was accompanied by his wife, Saturdays member Mollie King, with the Royal family represented by Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice. British wild card Oliver Tarvet is not counting himself out of his upcoming clash with Carlos Alcaraz after earning his place in the second round with a straight-sets victory over Leandro Riedi. "Almost an ace!" 😆 Imagine if this went in from Madison Keys 😮#Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 30, 2025 Double women's singles champion Petra Kvitova will get her final Wimbledon under way as she faces American Emma Court One clash will mark the beginning of the Czech player's last summer as a professional tennis player as retirement beckons following the US Open. Kvitova was victorious in 2011 and 2014, but has her work cut out against the 10th seed who reached the quarter-final last year. Sunny changing to partly cloudy by night time with a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, according to the Met Office.
Rhyl Journal
01-07-2025
- Climate
- Rhyl Journal
Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit
It was the hottest opening day on record amid the country's heatwave, with players cooling off with freezing cold towels worn as scarves and the ball boys and girls rotated to give them ample opportunity to get out of the sun. Wimbledon has over 100 points to refill water bottles, and there is likely to have been plenty of demand for their range of branded hats, towels, fans and even umbrellas as spectators utilised them as makeshift parasols. The newly knighted Sir David Beckham was seen conversing in the Royal Box with Sir Gareth Southgate. Actors Eddie Redmayne and Jason Isaacs were also in attendance, the latter of whom was recently on screens when part of the third series of the hit show The White Lotus. Former England cricketer Stuart Broad was accompanied by his wife, Saturdays member Mollie King, with the Royal family represented by Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice. British wild card Oliver Tarvet is not counting himself out of his upcoming clash with Carlos Alcaraz after earning his place in the second round with a straight-sets victory over Leandro Riedi. "Almost an ace!" 😆 Imagine if this went in from Madison Keys 😮#Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 30, 2025 Double women's singles champion Petra Kvitova will get her final Wimbledon under way as she faces American Emma Court One clash will mark the beginning of the Czech player's last summer as a professional tennis player as retirement beckons following the US Open. Kvitova was victorious in 2011 and 2014, but has her work cut out against the 10th seed who reached the quarter-final last year. Sunny changing to partly cloudy by night time with a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, according to the Met Office.
North Wales Chronicle
30-06-2025
- Climate
- North Wales Chronicle
Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit
It was the hottest opening day on record amid the country's heatwave, with players cooling off with freezing cold towels worn as scarves and the ball boys and girls rotated to give them ample opportunity to get out of the sun. Wimbledon has over 100 points to refill water bottles, and there is likely to have been plenty of demand for their range of branded hats, towels, fans and even umbrellas as spectators utilised them as makeshift parasols. ***** The newly knighted Sir David Beckham was seen conversing in the Royal Box with Sir Gareth Southgate. Actors Eddie Redmayne and Jason Isaacs were also in attendance, the latter of whom was recently on screens when part of the third series of the hit show The White Lotus. Former England cricketer Stuart Broad was accompanied by his wife, Saturdays member Mollie King, with the Royal family represented by Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice. ***** "Almost an ace!" 😆 Imagine if this went in from Madison Keys 😮#Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 30, 2025 The Court One clash will mark the beginning of the Czech player's last summer as a professional tennis player as retirement beckons following the US Open. Kvitova was victorious in 2011 and 2014, but has her work cut out against the 10th seed who reached the quarter-final last year. Sunny changing to partly cloudy by night time with a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, according to the Met Office.
South Wales Guardian
30-06-2025
- Climate
- South Wales Guardian
Wimbledon diary: SW19 hotter than Barbados while Sir David Beckham pays a visit
It was the hottest opening day on record amid the country's heatwave, with players cooling off with freezing cold towels worn as scarves and the ball boys and girls rotated to give them ample opportunity to get out of the sun. Wimbledon has over 100 points to refill water bottles, and there is likely to have been plenty of demand for their range of branded hats, towels, fans and even umbrellas as spectators utilised them as makeshift parasols. ***** The newly knighted Sir David Beckham was seen conversing in the Royal Box with Sir Gareth Southgate. Actors Eddie Redmayne and Jason Isaacs were also in attendance, the latter of whom was recently on screens when part of the third series of the hit show The White Lotus. Former England cricketer Stuart Broad was accompanied by his wife, Saturdays member Mollie King, with the Royal family represented by Sarah Ferguson and Princess Beatrice. ***** "Almost an ace!" 😆 Imagine if this went in from Madison Keys 😮#Wimbledon — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 30, 2025 The Court One clash will mark the beginning of the Czech player's last summer as a professional tennis player as retirement beckons following the US Open. Kvitova was victorious in 2011 and 2014, but has her work cut out against the 10th seed who reached the quarter-final last year. Sunny changing to partly cloudy by night time with a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, according to the Met Office.
