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The 42
5 days ago
- Sport
- The 42
Grounds for change in League of Ireland shines a light on anguish and joy in equal measure
EVERYONE GETS THEIR kicks in different ways. When Aaron McEneff scored an 89th-minute winner to complete a 2-1 comeback against Derry City last Friday he celebrated the moment in front of fans packed into the recently-opened North Stand at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. For some it was a form of treachery given he grew up just a few miles away in Carnhill, but McEneff's family's ties to the Hoops are strong. His father Noel was born and raised on Reilly's Avenue, a small row of south inner city cottages in Dublin sandwiched between the Coombe Hospital and Lowe's Pub. Rovers has always been Noel's club and that passion was passed down to his three sons, as was clear when Aaron sent Stephen Bradley's side six points clear at the top of the Premier Division. We digress. When a video of the goal was clipped and shared on social media within minutes of full-time, The Beat's first instinct was to refresh the website of picture agency Inpho to see the reaction of those supporters behind the goal. It didn't disappoint. Advertisement The faces and reactions were of anguish, disdain, anger and even a little bit of apathy. There seemed to be one lad in the top corner with his phone out either capturing the moment or his own reaction but, other than that, this was a real-time encapsulation of suffering in the purest form. In the first row, a Derry supporter who could pass for Dylan Watts has his arms outstretched and his mouth elongated in such a way that he was preparing for the last part of 'F**K OFF'. To his right was another fella simply committing to the good old-fashioned 'BOOOOOOOOO.' In between them, a woman has her hands clasped together like a regular Mass-goer, her glasses resting on top of her hair, a single bit of fringe flowing to the side with her lips and eyes narrowed in equal measure. 'Really, Aaron, really?' you could imagine her saying. Amid the glut of middle finger salutes and other, more accusatory hand gestures, a bald man with what appears to be a tobacco-stained moustache grips – and this is an educated guess because of lived experience – a can of Stella Artois tightly. Further back, one committed smoker refused to allow the McEneff goal get in the way of a final drag on his cigarette. There is the lad in Stone Island who just turns to his side and drags the fingers on both hands down his cheeks in a forlorn state of acceptance at the misery. We've all been there. Aaron McEneff celebrates his late winner in front of Derry City fans. Lorcan Doherty / INPHO Lorcan Doherty / INPHO / INPHO Scan the photo and you will see mostly young faces. Red and white jerseys are few and far between. Some are enraged, all are engrossed, and as stated by the X account LOICrowds, and verified by the club, the 'attendance of 4,250 on Friday is their highest attendance at the Ryan McBride Brandywell for a league game since 2006.' If it wasn't for Derry City, and owner Philip O'Doherty, ploughing £2 million (€2.4m) into the redevelopment of the Brandywell to construct the new stand over the winter it's a sight we would have missed out on. A welcome addition to the aesthetics of a Friday night. Club director Robert Martin spoke to the Derry Journal last week and it was explained how the club had been turning away demands for an additional 700 season ticket holders because of their limited capacity previously. They say capacity will rise from 3,700 to 6,300 once upgrades are complete, and it won't just be locals feeling the benefits. The Derry Journal stated that 'the relocation of season ticket holders from the terrace areas and Southend Park stand will also free up room for an additional 500 seats for visiting fans.' Everyone's a winner, except when those home fans have to endure an away side scoring late in front of them. Derry don't own the Brandywell – the local council do – so their willingness to invest was crucial in improving standards. St Patrick's Athletic have been purchasing property along Emmett Road in preparation for redevelopment of Richmond Park. One homeowner of a property backing onto the ground even bid farewell at the start of this season when he pulled the back fence out to get curry chips from one of the vans in the ground. The commitment of almost €25 million from the Government's Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund will see Bohemians redevelop Dalymount Park, but the club confirmed last week that they will remain in Phibsborough for part of the 2026 season. That means Damien Duff may yet end up on the Grassy Knoll behind the goal again. Shelbourne have also been increasing capacity at Tolka Park by improving terracing that had been neglected, as well as making improvements around the ground as a whole, although when their redevelopment plans really take hold is up in the air after a 250-year lease was signed with Dublin City Council last year. Sligo Rovers, like Bohemians, were the big winners from the last round of LSSIF, and the Bit O'Red envisage 'the diggers being out' on a redeveloped Showgrounds next year. Related Reads 'I'm not one bit mortified for myself, I'm mortified for the league': Damien Duff on that viral photo Stephen Kenny says 'sportsmanship is a thing of the past' in League of Ireland Brotherly love and lifelong challenges for wheelchair users in League of Ireland Drogheda United were placed on a reserve list of that LSSIF allotment, the club's plans for a new 4,500-seater stadium on the north side of the town described last November by then Minister of State for Sport Thomas Byrne as 'essentially, they are the next big FAI project.' Wexford FC were allocated €2m towards a new 6,000-capacity ground closer to the town centre as current home Ferrycarrig Park is on a site that's part of the expansion of the M11. Galway United submitted a joint venture for a new training base alongside Athenry Swans Hockey but will have to wait for the next round of funding. All of these projects will go some way to improving Irish football. Even if it just means being able to see the anguish and joy of more people who love the game.
TimesLIVE
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Fashion and trends spotted at the Nedbank International Polo
In partnership with Stella Artois, the 2025 Nedbank International Polo reignited the age-old rivalry between South Africa and Argentina — a stylish showdown on the field and the sidelines. Hosted at the iconic Inanda Club in Sandton Argentina narrowly defeated South Africa by 14 to 12 in a thrilling match watched by some of the country's most fashionable guests. Guests showed up and showed off for the theme 'Couture on Green,' transforming the Sandton polo field into a runway of bold elegance. True to form, Stella Artois elevated the day with its signature Perfect Serve — crisp, chilled chalices presented in iconic fashion — while notable personalities such as actor and musician Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, creative director and co-founder of Button Brothers Palmer Mutandwa, multidisciplinary artist Kokona 'Kay Kay' Ribane and BET TV presenter Naledi Radebe curated standout style moments. Here are some of the looks you may have missed. SEEING GREEN Actor and musician, Nirvana Nokwe. Image: Strike a Pose Studios Rocking the Couture on Green theme. Image: Strike a Pose Studios Lubabalo Mxalisa of Neimil. Image: Strike a Pose Studios Guest at the polo. Image: Strike a Pose Studios LAYERS AND FRILLS Flowy dresses were a favourite among guests. Grecian inspired styling to create sophisticated silhouttes. Image: Strike a Pose Studios Guests emrbace heritage for elevated looks.
News24
28-05-2025
- Business
- News24
From Khayelitsha to international runways, Mzukisi Mbane on turning passion into award-winning success
Everywhere you spot him in public, best believe he's wearing a garment or two of his own. Designed and made by him, from scratch. You will never catch Mzukisi Mbane slipping. He is the epitome of 'making the world his runway'. When spotted by Drum at the Stella Artois Nedbank International Polo marquee, he rocked a modern navy and white scotch checkered suit. As the fashion in the marquee dazzled, he too was dazzled. For him, this is a way of delivering a pertinent message about fashion to the world. 'I grew up around the concept of fashion designers and fashion consumers being a different thing, and I saw how in the South African context that didn't work in terms of making the consumer be convinced that the clothes we make are clothes that can live in our everyday lives. So, I made it my point to make clothing that people can wear, no matter how outrageous and high fashion those clothes can be. And as a result, when clients see me at the studio or people who might not necessarily love my kind of fashion, there is a sense of respect and appreciation that comes with how honest and how realistic my love for what I do is.' He adds that his brand ethos celebrates African stories. 'It is a brand that is about people, a brand that is inclusive, and a brand that helped us all see ourselves differently and inspires us every day to wear our uniqueness with pride.' All this was appreciated at the SA Style Awards, where he was honoured as the most stylish designer in fashion. This is a celebrated addition to the many awards he's received over the years, including the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture's Best Cultural/Heritage designer in South Africa. The multi-award-winning fashion designer shares with Drum how validating and confidence-boosting this particular award is. 'I remember getting the news from Zebra Square sometime in February while I was in New York for New York Fashion Week. I was so excited, but because of the time zones and the fact that it was not yet announced to the public, I couldn't even share that excitement with my family and friends. But more than anything, the news just really made me feel seen and validated. It felt like someone was saying to me; 'what you do for the South African industry matters, and you matter'.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mzukisi Mbane (@mzukisimbane) Read more | Connie Ferguson receives iconic honour at SA Style Awards Growing up, he used to be a typical nerd, who enjoyed his creative expressions in his private time but remained a straight A student from primary school to tertiary. Taking us back to his very first fashion piece, he says he made a graphic T-shirt for his niece and seeing her wearing it often made him confident and comfortable to explore making clothes. 'My mom used to sew, so when I wanted to make clothing, she's the one who showed me how to use the sewing machine. And she also showed me how to respect the craft and do things right. I remember I would spend hours in a garment only to have her unpick it so I could redo it and do it right. Her thing was, if I'm going to do fashion, I have to make sure that I do it right, no shortcuts.' 'I've always known that I love fashion, I studied accounting in university, even then I looked more like a fashion student than a finance student. So, when I decided to explore fashion as a career, it didn't feel like I was doing something foreign; if anything, it felt like I was right at home. Waking up one day, asking my mom to show me how to use her old sewing machine, is literally how my life in fashion was born. I remember just sitting on that machine, terrified thinking of how my life was to never be the same, and I was going to tell my mom that this is actually what I wanted to do with my life,' he tells Drum. After this, he took a leap of faith by taking business management and entrepreneurship courses from Northlink College, Gordon's Institute of Business Science, and the SABS Design Institute. He admits that his love for entrepreneurship came in handy. 'I knew from the very beginning that I wanted to treat my passion for fashion as a business. I remember putting together a business proposal and entering a competition where they were looking for a South African who had that 'special ingredient'. I won the competition, and I received a R50,000 cash prize that helped me kickstart my fashion business. And over the years, I've always looked at improving myself, always taking an opportunity to learn and grow. From getting scouted as a fashion intern during fashion week 10 years ago and being one of the designers on the runway at SA menswear week, to getting opportunities to showcase my work all over the world, I use my talent to turn my brand into a sustainable business.' Read more | Lawrence Maleka gets real about fame and hosting Friends of Amstel The 36-year-old recently launched his latest collection, Imprint's 10th anniversary collection titled 'Ndibuyile – Our roots revisited', which explores the story of Imprint and where everything began. 'It's about the brand reconnecting with patterns, silhouettes, and styles that established the Imprint DNA and presenting them from a reimagined point of view. This collection is also about celebrating iconic styles, moments, and people who have been very monumental in telling and celebrating the Imprint story over the past 10 years. Our story started at SA Menswear Week, where we showed the first collection titled 'Our Root'. We have since grown and travelled the world, and now it's time to bring it home. So basically, what makes this collection different is that, unlike other collections that we have shown in the past, this one was not about introducing newness but rather revisiting what our people have seen over the years.' 'My story has a beginning, where it all began with a single root - my mother. As her son, I walked in her shoes, as big as they were to my tiny feet, until I could stand on my own and dance to her lullaby. I find myself: strong, beautiful, empowered, and grounded. I start to sing and dance to my beat, tiptoeing in the hopes that the seed I plant will sprout into its strength as an African,' he adds. This narrative for him has become the anchor and starting blocks of all his collections. The lastborn of five seems to have cracked the code of building a fashion brand. 'Originality and consistency are the two keys to building a successful anything. I always say to young designers who have just started or are looking to start a career in fashion that the reality is that the world doesn't need new clothes, that if we were to stop making clothes today, we would still have all the clothes we need already produced. So, it becomes very important when you do decide to make clothes that you look deep down and interrogate your intentions for that new clothing brand, understanding what you are about and staying true to what that is, as that's what allows you to stand out and have a brand that gets to live longer. ' From here onwards, Mzukisi is aiming to get into retail and solidifying his brand as a household name in the African continent.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
The ultimate Father's Day gift has to be a PerfectDraft machine
The PerfectDraft black Corona Extra starter bundle - The ultimate Father's Day gift for the ultimate dad | PerfectDraft This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The PerfectDraft Black Corona Extra Starter Bundle is the gift dad really wants this Father's Day Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... If it's good enough for David Beckham, it's good enough for your dad. The football legend said: 'It is great to be able to pour my own pint of pub quality Stella Artois beer at home with PerfectDraft .' And let's be honest, your dad deserves more than just a pair of socks this Father's Day. That's where the PerfectDraft Black Corona Extra Starter Bundle comes in. Reduced from £277.54 to just £159, this is the kind of gift that shows you really know what Dad wants: fresh, pub-quality beer on tap at home. PhilipsPerfectDraft | PerfectDraft The PerfectDraft Black Machine is the perfect gift for Father's Day because it's more than a beer dispenser, it's a statement piece. With a sleek matte black finish, clean LED display, and a minimalist, modern build, it fits seamlessly into any home bar setup, kitchen, shed pub, or man cave. It's stylish, compact, and incredibly user-friendly. With its fast 12-hour cooling system, your dad can enjoy ice-cold pints at 3°C, right from the tap and it'll stay fresh and carbonated for up to 30 days. This Corona bundle includes the black PerfectDraft beer machine, a 6-litre keg of Corona Extra and two Corona glasses. It's perfect for garden lounging, BBQ weekends, or post-football wind-downs. Just add a lime wedge and he's got that holiday feeling—without leaving the patio. There is a huge range of kegs available including: Stella Artois – a Belgian icon with a crisp, refreshing finish Peroni Nastro Azzurro – smooth Italian style with a light citrus zing San Miguel – a golden, full-bodied Spanish lager with a slight hoppy bitterness Budweiser – the King of Beers, for those all-American vibes And many more from German wheat beers to punchy IPAs and rich stouts PerfectDraft Stella Artois | PerfectDraft PerfectDraft makes the beer experience even better (and cheaper) with its empty keg return scheme. Simply send back used kegs and earn £5 in beer tokens per keg. It's a great way for Dad to save on future refills while doing something good for the planet. This machine is engineered with the kind of reliability and quality that dads respect. It's solid, sturdy, and backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. Setup is really straightforward and easy to do. You can be pouring the perfect pint within seconds of opening the box. This isn't just another gadget, it's a lifestyle upgrade. Product Features Dimensions: 37.6cm (H) x 26cm (W) x 34.6cm (D, excluding drip tray) Weight: 8.16kg – heavy enough to feel premium, light enough to move around LED Indicators: Show when your beer's perfectly chilled and when it's running low Cooling Time: Chills a new keg to 3°C in just 12 hours Keg Capacity: Holds 6L kegs, each pouring approx. 10 pints PerfectDraft machine | PerfectDraft A PerfectDraft bundle isn't just a great present, it's an experience. It turns casual evenings into beer-worthy moments from football matches to garden parties. This is one of the best Father's Day gifts out there, so give Dad the gift of perfect pints, in perfect style, every time. PerfectDraft beer machines are available to shop on Amazon with the best deals are available via the official website. 🔥 Free Samsung tablet? Don't miss this Sky Mobile Galaxy S25 deal (aff) Snap up the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 5G and Sky Mobile will throw in a Galaxy Tab A9+ worth £259 – absolutely free! This offer - which we wrote about in detail here - runs until 26 June 2025, but once it's gone, it's gone. You'll get Samsung's most powerful phone yet – built for gaming, streaming and multitasking – from just £30 a month with zero upfront cost. Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here . You can also Get the best style and fashion news with Natalie Dixon in Tuesday's NationalWorld newsletter - sign up now
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
The ultimate Father's Day gift has to be a PerfectDraft machine
The PerfectDraft black Corona Extra starter bundle - The ultimate Father's Day gift for the ultimate dad | PerfectDraft This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The PerfectDraft Black Corona Extra Starter Bundle is the gift dad really wants this Father's Day Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... If it's good enough for David Beckham, it's good enough for your dad. The football legend said: 'It is great to be able to pour my own pint of pub quality Stella Artois beer at home with PerfectDraft .' And let's be honest, your dad deserves more than just a pair of socks this Father's Day. That's where the PerfectDraft Black Corona Extra Starter Bundle comes in. Reduced from £277.54 to just £159, this is the kind of gift that shows you really know what Dad wants: fresh, pub-quality beer on tap at home. PhilipsPerfectDraft | PerfectDraft The PerfectDraft Black Machine is the perfect gift for Father's Day because it's more than a beer dispenser, it's a statement piece. With a sleek matte black finish, clean LED display, and a minimalist, modern build, it fits seamlessly into any home bar setup, kitchen, shed pub, or man cave. It's stylish, compact, and incredibly user-friendly. With its fast 12-hour cooling system, your dad can enjoy ice-cold pints at 3°C, right from the tap and it'll stay fresh and carbonated for up to 30 days. This Corona bundle includes the black PerfectDraft beer machine, a 6-litre keg of Corona Extra and two Corona glasses. It's perfect for garden lounging, BBQ weekends, or post-football wind-downs. Just add a lime wedge and he's got that holiday feeling—without leaving the patio. There is a huge range of kegs available including: Stella Artois – a Belgian icon with a crisp, refreshing finish Peroni Nastro Azzurro – smooth Italian style with a light citrus zing San Miguel – a golden, full-bodied Spanish lager with a slight hoppy bitterness Budweiser – the King of Beers, for those all-American vibes And many more from German wheat beers to punchy IPAs and rich stouts PerfectDraft Stella Artois | PerfectDraft PerfectDraft makes the beer experience even better (and cheaper) with its empty keg return scheme. Simply send back used kegs and earn £5 in beer tokens per keg. It's a great way for Dad to save on future refills while doing something good for the planet. This machine is engineered with the kind of reliability and quality that dads respect. It's solid, sturdy, and backed by a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. Setup is really straightforward and easy to do. You can be pouring the perfect pint within seconds of opening the box. This isn't just another gadget, it's a lifestyle upgrade. Product Features Dimensions: 37.6cm (H) x 26cm (W) x 34.6cm (D, excluding drip tray) Weight: 8.16kg – heavy enough to feel premium, light enough to move around LED Indicators: Show when your beer's perfectly chilled and when it's running low Cooling Time: Chills a new keg to 3°C in just 12 hours Keg Capacity: Holds 6L kegs, each pouring approx. 10 pints PerfectDraft machine | PerfectDraft A PerfectDraft bundle isn't just a great present, it's an experience. It turns casual evenings into beer-worthy moments from football matches to garden parties. This is one of the best Father's Day gifts out there, so give Dad the gift of perfect pints, in perfect style, every time. PerfectDraft beer machines are available to shop on Amazon with the best deals are available via the official website. 🔥 Free Samsung tablet? Don't miss this Sky Mobile Galaxy S25 deal (aff) Snap up the brand-new Samsung Galaxy S25 5G and Sky Mobile will throw in a Galaxy Tab A9+ worth £259 – absolutely free! This offer - which we wrote about in detail here - runs until 26 June 2025, but once it's gone, it's gone. You'll get Samsung's most powerful phone yet – built for gaming, streaming and multitasking – from just £30 a month with zero upfront cost. Natalie Dixon is NationalWorld's Lifestyle reporter . If you liked this article and want to read more about fashion, beauty and lifestyle you can follow Natalie Dixon on X here .
