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Agriland
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Agriland
Land ownership has ‘led to violence' in Irish families
When it comes to land, there is an edge to how Irish people think about what is theirs, or maybe what they believe is theirs which seems to come up in different forms again and again. That is according to Luke Murphy, dance artist and choreographer of Attic Projects, who has created a large-scale dance 'Scorched Earth', which will be staged at the Black Box Theatre, Galway city, from July 15-19 as part of Galway International Arts Festival. Murphy told Agriland: 'Of course the country has a history where defending what's yours became a really powerful and important message, but that fear and that steeliness can get romanticised too. 'Wanting, owning, and keeping land has led to violence in families and communities over and over again, so you have to question the cost.' Inspired by John B Keane's seminal work, The Field, 'Scorched Earth' is Murphy's biggest work to date. It invites the audience into the stark world of an interrogation room in a garda station as a detective and suspect dredge through the ghosts of an unsolved murder, long thought forgotten. Part crime drama, part psychological thriller, the fast-paced show mixes spoken word, theatre, dance, and music, to pierce into a dark but fundamental part of the Irish psyche. Reopening a cold case 12 years after the incident, stories are revisited and old wounds are opened as the detective and suspect fall into a world of memory, fantasy, ambition, and resentment. 'Scorched Earth' by Luke Murphy. Source: Marcin Lewandowski, soundofphotography. The show blurs the lines of dance and theatre, where Murphy weaves a tapestry of story, striking visuals, and visceral movement through which the cast of international performers sear a picture of wanting, striving, deserving, and resenting. Murphy, whose family have a house and land at Sheep's Head peninsula in West Cork, has created and produced over 12 dance theatre works for stage, film, installation and site-specific/immersive contexts. His pieces have been presented throughout Ireland, the UK, the US, and Germany. According to Murphy, this production of 'Scorched Earth' is a key turning point in both his and Attic Projects' careers, being their biggest show to date. Having premiered on the Abbey Theatre's main stage in May. 'Scorched Earth' is brought to life by the same team that created Murphy's multi award-winning production 'Volcano' in 2021. Murphy said: 'Today's Ireland is ever more concerned with development and progress, and this progress is ever more defined as built infrastructure. 'While the pandemic upended common expectations around where Irish citizens work, live, and interact, how the land is used retains its almost gravitational significance.'
Irish Independent
25-05-2025
- Irish Independent
‘Squatter's rights' – How to stop someone legally taking ownership of your property
Beware – if you fail to take action on idle land or property, a squatter could claim it as their own after 12 years It's almost 60 years since the first staging of John B Keane's play The Field illustrated our obsession with land and the ruthless lengths some people will go to in pursuit of property they believe belongs to them. Yet families and neighbours still fall out today when one of them lays claim to a field or other property. This can be done through an antiquated doctrine called adverse possession, which enables someone to legally apply to be the registered owner of land by occupying it without the paper owner's permission.
Irish Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Post
Life of esteemed Irish actor Richard Harris explored in new exhibition
AN exhibition will open this summer whch tells the story of the life and career of the esteemed Irish actor Richard Harris. Over the course of his career Harris, who was born in Limerick in 1970, starred in many films, including the likes of The Field, Unforgiven and Gladiator, and he played Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films. He died in London in 2002 at the age of 72. Irish actor Richard Harris pictured in 2001 in New York Archives related to the late star's life will go on display at the Hunt Museum in his native Limerick from July, some of which have never been seen publicly before. From 'Dickie to Richard' - Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime is the first ever public exhibition of items drawn from the actor's own collection, including personal letters and annotated scripts to rare photographs, poetry, recordings, and sporting memorabilia. 'Role of a Lifetime offers an unprecedented glimpse into the mind and spirit of an artist who captivated audiences across generations,' the curators said this week. The exhibition is a collaboration between the Harris family, the Hunt Museum and University College Cork (UCC). It draws on the items found in the Harris Archive, which was donated by the actor's family to UCC in 2022. An image of Richard Harris in his youth from the Richard Harris Archive at UCC 'Richard was a prolific writer and kept everything: Poems, short stories, scripts, whether finished or works in progress,' his sons Damien, Jared and Jamie Harris, said in a statement made on behalf of this family. 'This exhibition gives people a sense of the depth and humour behind the public image,' they added. 'It means a lot to us to see it begin here, in Limerick." Barry Monahan, of the Department of Film & Screen Media at University College Cork, said the exhibit 'offers the public – fans of Richard, of the arts, and of Irish culture – a wonderful glimpse into the mind and creative energy of this impressive and enigmatic Irishman'. "The exhibition comprises carefully selected artefacts from the larger archive, on which our UCC's Special Collections and Archives team has been working," he added. "We are honoured that this magnificent donation is now housed, protected, preserved, and researched at University College Cork.' Richard Harris in the role of Professor Dumbledore in the first Harry Potter film For Teresa Crowley, CEO at the Hunt Museum, the exhibition is 'a homecoming for Richard'. 'It not only honours his extraordinary career but celebrates his Limerick, Munster, and Irish roots, offering the public a unique opportunity to explore his artistic and sporting world in the city where his journey began,' she added. From 'Dickie to Richard' - Richard Harris: Role of a Lifetime runs at the Hunt Museum in Limerick from July 4 until November 16. A series of public talks, film screenings, and events will accompany the show throughout its run.
BBC News
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
YouTube's theme park super fans on Universal's UK park
Confirmation that Universal wants to build a theme park in the UK has sent ripples of excitement across Europe and the the most enthusiastic voices have been YouTubers who have made theme parks their niche. A few of them have filmed videos near the former Kempston Hardwick brickworks, south of Bedford, where the US firm plans to build the attraction following government dedicated theme park fans have revealed what has them and their audiences so excited. The view from the brickworks Bedfordshire local Dan Richards has about 111,000 people subscribed to his YouTube channel, grateful for his audience, the 20-year-old admits he finds it "surreal" so many people watch him around the recalls: "I really enjoyed theme parks and wanted to share my reviews and speculation on new rides and theme parks. "A lot of people took theme park vlogging very seriously at the time, so I wanted to create videos that were a laugh and just were fun to watch."Over the last few months, thousands have watched DigitalDan deliver updates while sat on a deckchair close to the former brickworks site Universal plans to build on."'The Field' is a personal favourite series of mine, my good friend Marcus and the viewers. Absolutely love filming it and talking about the project whilst being right there on site," he explains. The theme park fan visits destinations around the country and further afield. In 2018 he took a trip to Universal's park in Florida and is planning a return trip later this friends he has often speculated on what could be included in the park and is hoping for rides based on animated franchise Shrek, but was not surprised by reports Harry Potter might not be included."With Orlando being such a loved place even just for Harry Potter, bringing it here would take visitors away there and from the Studio Tour in Watford."The fact a theme park on this scale and with Universal's quality is coming to Bedford is what excites me the most."We have so many amazing theme parks here in the UK, but to add one that could be seen as one of the best in the world, built by one of the best theme park companies, is super exciting."I think overall it'll benefit the parks all across the country, as everyone will be investing and visitor numbers should increase everywhere." The view from Surrey Jack Silkstone lives in Thorpe, Surrey, almost next door to his favourite site - Thorpe Park - which, like many major UK attractions, is run by Merlin 25-year-old spent three years making YouTube videos documenting his neighbour's construction of Hyperia - the UK's tallest rollercoaster - and he is excited to focus on Universal says: "Tens of thousands of people will tune in to watch a new fence being erected or some concrete blocks being delivered."The theme park fan is hopeful the American giant will bring new fans and healthy competition to parks in this country and around Europe."If they play their cards right they can capitalise on the many overseas visitors coming primarily for Universal," he explains."I think if anyone will likely be worried about this news it will be Disneyland Paris. They've been quite slow with announcements and construction over the past decade, so I can see a lot of UK families choosing a trip to this new Universal park over a trip over to France."Hopefully this also pushes for Merlin to up their UK investments and make the theme park industry in the UK thrive even more." The YouTuber flies to America to visit Universal and Disney parks almost every year, with a tour to see Asia's parks on his bucket compares the new park to Universal's Beijing offering, which is mostly under cover as it does not have the level of sunshine enjoyed by parks in Florida and California."I don't think we should necessarily expect the biggest and most thrilling rides in the country to be built at this Universal park. "Instead, we should expect highly themed, immersive experiences, using the very latest technology to tell stories from the films we know and love."I still need to keep pinching myself to remind me I'm not dreaming. I'm so excited to see construction start and will be making very regular trips to the construction site fences to document this amazing project." The view from the US For 24-year-old Krystal Palace, the new theme park is a littler further to New Yorker is a regular visitor to US theme parks, as seen on her YouTube channel, The Krystal Palace, which is not about the Premier League football new attraction may be enough reason for her to book tickets to Bedford for her first UK visit."I love visiting new places and especially if there is a Universal theme park there, I'll book a trip," she says."I appreciate the location too. It seems easy enough to get to with just a 45-minute train ride outside of London."No matter where Universal opens a new park, I'll always want to be there on opening day to see the magic first-hand." A keen adventurer, the YouTuber says her 57,000 subscribers come to her for authenticity and helpful information about visiting is hoping for new rides not seen at other parks, especially those that invoke nostalgia for her such as Paddington, Lord of the Rings and Back to the Future."I have received so many comments and messages about how guests wish they never removed the Back to the Future ride from Universal Studios Florida."What I admire most is how much Universal Creative seems to value the fan experience."Just look at the detail in Epic Universe - they clearly aren't cutting corners. That same level of care and creativity is what I expect will set Universal UK apart." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Fox Sports
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
RJ Luis, St. John's beat Creighton for first Big East Tournament title in 25 years
Chants of "Let's Go Johnnies" rained down at Madison Square Garden. The moment that Rick Pitino had promised New York City was fulfilled. Tears came down the faces of fans. The wait for St. John's basketball to return to the throne of the Big East is over, and Pitino has made Lou Carnesecca grin from ear to ear in heaven. For the first time since 2000, the St. John's Red Storm are Big East Tournament champions, and they did it the way they've done it all season in the 82-66 win over Creighton — with a relentless will to win and a big second half. When an opponent tires, this Red Storm team has always accelerated. After an ice-cold first half that saw St. John's shoot just 11-for-33 from the field, they didn't waver. Instead, they outscored the Bluejays 57-38 in a dominant second half. "We're just a bunch of fighters … a bunch of dogs," St. John's junior guard RJ Luis said after the win. "We're very hungry. We want to win. The goal this year was to win, and that's what we're doing." The defining moment in the game came when Luis, the Big East Player of the Year, drilled a triple to put the Red Storm up 52-48 with just under nine minutes remaining. He then received a technical foul for a celebratory notion. The Red Storm proceeded to find their offensive groove after that, hitting their next 14 field-goal attempts to take control of the game. Luis finished with a game-high 29 points and added 10 rebounds, while big man Zuby Ejiofor cashed in 20 points and Kadary Richmond added 12 points, 12 rebounds and four assists. After getting off to a slow start. Luis turned it on in the second stanza, scoring 27 after halftime en route to winning Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors. In so many ways, the junior who transferred in from UMass last year to play for Pitino embodies everything the program is about, and it's even more fitting that his roommate, Ejiofor, was the semifinal hero. The duo was doubted, has dealt with setbacks, has had to sit on the sidelines for a while, but Pitino's faith in them never wavered once. On Saturday night, in front of a packed house at Madison Square Garden that was filled with St. John's red, their coaches' belief in them paid off. "The energy was special here," Luis said following the game. "Ain't nothing like playing in New York in the mecca of basketball. It's very special." As the confetti flies at The Garden on Saturday night, there's a feeling of destiny in New York City. The years of turmoil and starvation for a winner have been cured by Pitino. The Johnnies are champions, and the way this team is playing, at 19-1 since the start of the calendar year, anything seems possible. For now, it's the crown of the Big East, and a celebration 25 years in the making. John Fanta is a national college basketball broadcaster and writer for FOX Sports. He covers the sport in a variety of capacities, from calling games on FS1 to serving as lead host on the BIG EAST Digital Network to providing commentary on The Field of 68 Media Network. Follow him at @John_Fanta . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily . FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Basketball St. John's Red Storm recommended Get more from College Basketball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
