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Rhyl Journal
29-07-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Trump opens his new Scottish golf course before return to US to ‘put out fires'
The US president teed off at The New Course in Menie in front of a crowd including golfers, the Scottish First Minister and the Scottish Labour leader. Mr Trump also made reference to late James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery's reported support for his golf resort – even attempting to recreate the actor's voice. Just before hitting the first ball at the New Course, the US president told those gathered on a grandstand: 'We started with a beautiful piece of land, but we made it much more beautiful. 'The area has really welcomed us. If you remember at the beginning there wasn't quite a welcome, but it wasn't bad. 'But with time they liked us more and more, now they love us and we love them.' Mr Trump added: 'I look forward to playing it today. 'We'll play it very quickly and then I go back to DC and we put out fires all over the world. 'We did one yesterday – you know we stopped the war. We've stopped about five wars. 'That's much more important than playing golf. As much as I like it, it's much more important.' At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the president thanked his son Eric for his role in creating the new 18-hole course, adding: 'This has been an unbelievable development. 'The land, they said it couldn't get zoned, it was an impossibility. 'And Sean Connery said 'let the bloody bloke build his golf course'. 'Once he said that everything came into line. John (Swinney) and I were talking about that last night.' The president met First Minister Mr Swinney on Monday evening at a private dinner, and the two had a more formal meeting on Tuesday ahead of the course opening. This meeting is understood to have focused on Scotch whisky tariffs and the situation in Gaza. Mr Trump will head back to the US later on Tuesday on Air Force One, as his Scottish visit comes to a close. Construction of the new course in Menie began in 2023, with Mr Trump and his son Eric breaking ground on the project. Trump International Scotland claims the two courses will be the 'greatest 36 holes in golf'. Critics say the Trump developments in Scotland have not delivered as many jobs as promised and work at the Menie site has caused environmental damage. Members of the media watched the opening ceremony from a grandstand, with music played beforehand including Roxanne, Thriller, and Surfin' USA, plus music by the Script and Elvis. The president has already played several rounds of golf during his Scottish trip, teeing off at his other resort in Turnberry, South Ayrshire, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr Trump hit out at the UK's taxes on North Sea oil, saying the natural resource is a 'treasure chest' for the country. He wrote on Truth Social: 'They have essentially told drillers and oil companies that, 'we don't want you'. 'Incentivize the drillers, fast. 'A vast fortune to be made for the UK, and far lower energy costs for the people!' The US president's fifth and final day in Scotland on Tuesday follows a meeting and press conference with Sir Keir Starmer on Monday. As they met at Turnberry for bilateral talks on trade and the situation in Gaza, Mr Trump and Sir Keir took part in what proved to be a lengthy media event, with the president discussing a number of topics. The Republican Party leader spoke of his 'great love' for Scotland and said he wanted to see the nation 'thrive'. The president also hosted a dinner at Menie with members of his family and guests including the Prime Minister. A demonstration took place in Balmedie, near the resort, on Monday. A small number of protesters sat at the roadside in the centre of the village, surrounded by cardboard signs bearing anti-Trump slogans.
North Wales Chronicle
29-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Trump opens his new Scottish golf course before return to US to ‘put out fires'
The US president teed off at The New Course in Menie in front of a crowd including golfers, the Scottish First Minister and the Scottish Labour leader. Mr Trump also made reference to late James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery's reported support for his golf resort – even attempting to recreate the actor's voice. Just before hitting the first ball at the New Course, the US president told those gathered on a grandstand: 'We started with a beautiful piece of land, but we made it much more beautiful. 'The area has really welcomed us. If you remember at the beginning there wasn't quite a welcome, but it wasn't bad. 'But with time they liked us more and more, now they love us and we love them.' Mr Trump added: 'I look forward to playing it today. 'We'll play it very quickly and then I go back to DC and we put out fires all over the world. 'We did one yesterday – you know we stopped the war. We've stopped about five wars. 'That's much more important than playing golf. As much as I like it, it's much more important.' At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the president thanked his son Eric for his role in creating the new 18-hole course, adding: 'This has been an unbelievable development. 'The land, they said it couldn't get zoned, it was an impossibility. 'And Sean Connery said 'let the bloody bloke build his golf course'. 'Once he said that everything came into line. John (Swinney) and I were talking about that last night.' The president met First Minister Mr Swinney on Monday evening at a private dinner, and the two had a more formal meeting on Tuesday ahead of the course opening. This meeting is understood to have focused on Scotch whisky tariffs and the situation in Gaza. Mr Trump will head back to the US later on Tuesday on Air Force One, as his Scottish visit comes to a close. Construction of the new course in Menie began in 2023, with Mr Trump and his son Eric breaking ground on the project. Trump International Scotland claims the two courses will be the 'greatest 36 holes in golf'. Critics say the Trump developments in Scotland have not delivered as many jobs as promised and work at the Menie site has caused environmental damage. Members of the media watched the opening ceremony from a grandstand, with music played beforehand including Roxanne, Thriller, and Surfin' USA, plus music by the Script and Elvis. The president has already played several rounds of golf during his Scottish trip, teeing off at his other resort in Turnberry, South Ayrshire, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr Trump hit out at the UK's taxes on North Sea oil, saying the natural resource is a 'treasure chest' for the country. He wrote on Truth Social: 'They have essentially told drillers and oil companies that, 'we don't want you'. 'Incentivize the drillers, fast. 'A vast fortune to be made for the UK, and far lower energy costs for the people!' The US president's fifth and final day in Scotland on Tuesday follows a meeting and press conference with Sir Keir Starmer on Monday. As they met at Turnberry for bilateral talks on trade and the situation in Gaza, Mr Trump and Sir Keir took part in what proved to be a lengthy media event, with the president discussing a number of topics. The Republican Party leader spoke of his 'great love' for Scotland and said he wanted to see the nation 'thrive'. The president also hosted a dinner at Menie with members of his family and guests including the Prime Minister. A demonstration took place in Balmedie, near the resort, on Monday. A small number of protesters sat at the roadside in the centre of the village, surrounded by cardboard signs bearing anti-Trump slogans.
South Wales Guardian
29-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Trump opens his new Scottish golf course before return to US to ‘put out fires'
The US president teed off at The New Course in Menie in front of a crowd including golfers, the Scottish First Minister and the Scottish Labour leader. Mr Trump also made reference to late James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery's reported support for his golf resort – even attempting to recreate the actor's voice. Just before hitting the first ball at the New Course, the US president told those gathered on a grandstand: 'We started with a beautiful piece of land, but we made it much more beautiful. 'The area has really welcomed us. If you remember at the beginning there wasn't quite a welcome, but it wasn't bad. 'But with time they liked us more and more, now they love us and we love them.' Mr Trump added: 'I look forward to playing it today. 'We'll play it very quickly and then I go back to DC and we put out fires all over the world. 'We did one yesterday – you know we stopped the war. We've stopped about five wars. 'That's much more important than playing golf. As much as I like it, it's much more important.' At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the president thanked his son Eric for his role in creating the new 18-hole course, adding: 'This has been an unbelievable development. 'The land, they said it couldn't get zoned, it was an impossibility. 'And Sean Connery said 'let the bloody bloke build his golf course'. 'Once he said that everything came into line. John (Swinney) and I were talking about that last night.' The president met First Minister Mr Swinney on Monday evening at a private dinner, and the two had a more formal meeting on Tuesday ahead of the course opening. This meeting is understood to have focused on Scotch whisky tariffs and the situation in Gaza. Mr Trump will head back to the US later on Tuesday on Air Force One, as his Scottish visit comes to a close. Construction of the new course in Menie began in 2023, with Mr Trump and his son Eric breaking ground on the project. Trump International Scotland claims the two courses will be the 'greatest 36 holes in golf'. Critics say the Trump developments in Scotland have not delivered as many jobs as promised and work at the Menie site has caused environmental damage. Members of the media watched the opening ceremony from a grandstand, with music played beforehand including Roxanne, Thriller, and Surfin' USA, plus music by the Script and Elvis. The president has already played several rounds of golf during his Scottish trip, teeing off at his other resort in Turnberry, South Ayrshire, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Earlier on Tuesday, Mr Trump hit out at the UK's taxes on North Sea oil, saying the natural resource is a 'treasure chest' for the country. He wrote on Truth Social: 'They have essentially told drillers and oil companies that, 'we don't want you'. 'Incentivize the drillers, fast. 'A vast fortune to be made for the UK, and far lower energy costs for the people!' The US president's fifth and final day in Scotland on Tuesday follows a meeting and press conference with Sir Keir Starmer on Monday. As they met at Turnberry for bilateral talks on trade and the situation in Gaza, Mr Trump and Sir Keir took part in what proved to be a lengthy media event, with the president discussing a number of topics. The Republican Party leader spoke of his 'great love' for Scotland and said he wanted to see the nation 'thrive'. The president also hosted a dinner at Menie with members of his family and guests including the Prime Minister. A demonstration took place in Balmedie, near the resort, on Monday. A small number of protesters sat at the roadside in the centre of the village, surrounded by cardboard signs bearing anti-Trump slogans.
The Journal
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Journal
Waterford boy says he's 'luckiest guy in the world' after performing with The Script
A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY who joined his favourite band The Script live on stage has said the experience was a dream come true. Charlie Comerford from Dunhill, Waterford, said he could not believe his luck when the band's frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, invited him on stage at Thomond Park, Limerick, during the finale of The Script's Satellites Tour in Ireland, last Saturday night. Speaking for the first time about it, Charlie said: 'I thought I was the luckiest guy in the whole world, because there was 28,000 people there and out of the 28,000 people (Danny) picked me.' Charlie said music does what it should do for everyone, and soothes his soul whenever he feels down: 'Whenever I feel a little bad or any emotions at all, I go to my room and listen to (The Script).' Recalling the moment that O'Donoghue spotted him in the crowd and invited him to perform with the band on stage, Charlie said: 'Danny kind of noticed me three times, he high five'd me twice and brought me up on stage (the third time) and I just felt so lucky because they are my favourite band in the whole world,' he told radio station Live 95FM. To top it all off, Charlie ended the night singing a duet with O'Donoghue and band, and even pressed the final note on O'Donoghue's piano to finish the tune. 'We sang 'Never Seen Anything- Quiet Like You' and oh my God…,' said Charlie enthralled. Asked if he had been nervous up on stage in front of thousands of Script fans, Charlie replied: 'Maybe a little nervous, but I felt very excited because it's not very often you go in front of 28,000 people with your favourite (singer) ever.' 'The Man Who Can't Be Moved' is his favourite Script song, 'because it's just a classic.' 'It actually wasn't very loud on stage, it's louder when you're down in the crowd,' he added. Advertisement Charlie also got a selfie on stage with Danny O'Donghue which he has shared with a growing fan base on his social media channel, saiid his mother Laura Firth. Charlie ended the night singing a duet with O'Donoghue and band, and even pressed the final note on O'Donoghue's piano to finish the tune. David Raleigh David Raleigh 'Many many' people have contacted him to offer him their congratulations and well-wishes, Charlie explained. 'Never in a million years did I think this would happen.' Charlie said he 'hopes' that rock stardom may yet be written in his own future stars. His mother, who accompanied him at the concert told this reporter: 'It was just unreal, Charlie is such a huge fan of The Script.' 'It all happened so quickly, I just thought, oh my god, I can't believe this is happening for Charlie because he deserves it so much, he's a great kid and when he loves something he nearly gets obsessed with it.' 'The Script became an obsession, he just loves listening to their music, and he loves singing.' 'He kind of likes alternative music as well as pop music – he wants to wrote songs, he's that much into it, and so, for that to happen for him is just great.' 'He doesn't do nerves really, he just got on with it when he was up there on stage.' 'He said it was surreal, he couldn't believe it, that it was like a dream, he just couldn't believe it.' Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I felt so lucky because they're my favourite band, says Waterford teen, 13, brought on stage to perform with The Script
A TEENAGER who joined his favourite band The Script live on stage has told how the experience was a dream come true. Charlie Comerford, 13, said he could not believe his luck when the band's frontman, Danny O'Donoghue, invited him on stage during Saturday night's gig in Thomond Park, 2 Charlie Comerford posing with The Script frontman Danny O'Donoghue 2 Charlie performed on stage with the band in front of 28,000 people Speaking for the first time about the experience, Charlie, from Dunhill in Charlie said music helps soothe his soul whenever he feels down, saying: 'Whenever I feel a little bad or any emotions at all, I go to my room and listen to (The Script).' Recalling the moment that To top it all off, Charlie ended the night singing a duet with O'Donoghue, and even pressed the final note on the star's piano to finish the tune. READ MORE IN THE SCRIPT Charlie told radio station Live 95FM: 'We sang Never Seen Anything Quiet Like You, and oh my God." Asked if he had been nervous up on stage in front of thousands of Script fans, Charlie replied: 'Maybe a little nervous, but I felt very excited because it's not very often you go in front of 28,000 people with your favourite (singer) ever.' Charlie's favourite song is The Man Who Can't Be Moved, 'because it's just a classic'. He added: 'It actually wasn't very loud on stage, it's louder when you're down in the crowd." Most read in The Irish Sun Charlie also got a selfie on stage with Danny O'Donoghue which he has shared with a growing fan base on his social media channel, said his mother Laura Firth. 'Many' people have contacted him to offer him their congratulations and well-wishes. Ed Sheeran teams up with school pals AND 00s rock legend for epic performance Charlie continued: 'Never in a million years did I think this would happen.' He said he 'hopes' that rock stardom may yet be written in his stars. His mother, who accompanied him at the concert, told us: 'It was just unreal, Charlie is such a huge fan of The Script . 'It all happened so quickly, I just thought, oh my God, I can't believe this is happening for Charlie because he deserves it so much, he's a great kid and when he loves something he nearly gets obsessed with it. 'AN OBSESSION' 'The Script became an obsession, he just loves listening to their music, and he loves singing.' 'He kind of likes alternative music as well as pop music - he wants to wrote songs , he's that much into it, and so, for that to happen for him is just great. 'He doesn't do nerves really, he just got on with it when he was up there on stage. 'He said it was surreal, he couldn't believe it, that it was like a dream, he just couldn't believe it.'
