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The Journal
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Journal
Frances Black '98%' certain she will not contest this year's presidential election
SENATOR FRANCES BLACK has said that she is 98% sure that she will not be going forward with a presidential run following speculation. Earlier this year, Black told The Late Late Show that she was 'open to the conversation' of a potential run, though she cautioned that she was not 'actively seeking' a nomination for the office. Today, she told Anton Savage on Newstalk that she was approached by a number of the smaller parties within Leinster House some months ago, who asked if she would be interested in putting her name forward. She said she was open to the conversation, Black said today. 'And after that, nothing has happened. I haven't heard anymore. There's been no discussions,' she said. Advertisement 'It's not something I'm seeking. It's not something I'm actively looking for. I've seen how other campaigns have been run, and they have been, I could only describe blood baths. So it's not something that I would want to be honest with you.' Last month, Dana Rosemary Scallan spoke out about her experience contesting the presidential election for the second time in 2011. Describing her campaign as a 'truly terrible time', she grew emotional throughout her interview and said it still felt like a 'well of grief'. Black said that on the beginning she had felt it a 'privilege' to be considered, but as rumours took off, 'it was overwhelming'. 'It's very late in the day,' she said. She added that her focus remains on the Occupied Territories Bill, which she said she would love to have signed into law by incumbent President Michael D Higgins, who will end his second and final term in November. Asked about the 2% of uncertainty on her potential contesting of the presidency, Black replied: 'I suppose there's a part of me that feels, if I'm the right person – I'm not sure I am – but if I am the right person, then that's the 2%. And I do feel I have a responsibility to consider it. That's really what it is. That's all it is.' There is no front runner for the presidency at present. A number of people have ruled themselves out of the race, including Heather Humphreys and Michael McDowell. A candidate still understood to be vying for an Áras bid is Luke 'Ming' Flanagan. 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
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Ireland star goes against the grain with his verdict of Roy Keane as assistant manager under Martin O'Neill
JOHN EGAN defended Roy Keane's tenure as Republic of Ireland assistant coach - while insisting "I wasn't there" for the infamous spat with Harry Arter and Jonathan Walters. Ireland qualified for Euro 2016. Advertisement 2 Roy Keane had a spat with two Ireland stars towards the end of his spell as Ireland assistant manager Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 John Egan defended Keane's spell with the team Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile The end of this spell was dogged by a A leaked voice clip from Ireland defender Stephen Ward claimed that Keane had called Arter a "c**t" and a "w****r" after the midfielder sat out a training session due to injury. Hull City defender Egan had made his senior Ireland debut in March 2017. And the Corkman insisted Keane was a "top coach" who was brilliant with him. Advertisement Read More on Roy Keane Speaking on "If Roy Keane is standing behind you and says run, you run. "For me as a Cork man, he was brilliant with me. "I don't think I was there that time so I don't know what happened there. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking "Roy was class." Keane's initial outburst at Arter led to an intervention from Jonathan Walters. Republic of Ireland assistant boss Roy Keane slams Harry Arter and Jonathan Walters in Stephen Ward's leaked WhatsApp video In the leaked recording, Ward claimed Roy "said something under his breath about Jonny " which led to Walters "losing his head" and confronting him. The Advertisement That was in reference to an interview on The Late Late Show in which he opened up on the death of his mother when he was a boy, his brother's 2018 passing, his wife's miscarriage and his daughter being diagnosed with scoliosis. Asked about the Keane feud on Walters was captain of The Blues under Keane before leaving the club in 2010 to join Stoke in the And when he was asked why he thought Advertisement And while he did not go into too much detail, he teased that the truth will come out eventually. He said: "At some point I might go through my career and do a book and it will be a story that no one knows anything about. "It will be a story that no other player has gone through, I can guarantee that. I will respond at some point. 'After I left Ipswich we were fine with Ireland until he brought everything up again. Advertisement "The Irish stuff was ridiculous, he was the assistant manager of a national team, you're preparing for a game in France, and that was wrong. 'He came back with that because I'm the only player who ever got one over on him, not just once but twice, and he knows it, and that's probably what annoys him.'
Graziadaily
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
Was Mila Kunis Mentioned In The Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial?
Since Sean 'Diddy' Combs was arrested for charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation, his many A-list friends have come under scrutiny. Diddy, who denies all allegations and has pleaded not guilty in court, threw infamous partied throughout the 2000s which were attended by countless celebrities- a lot of whom have now been mentioned during his trial. So far, plenty of people have taken to the stand and testified against Diddy, including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard, rapper Kid Cudi, Diddy's former personal assistant David James and an escort Diddy allegedly paid for 'freak offs' called Daniel Phillip. Various celebrities have also been mentioned during the course of the trial including Lauren London, Usher, who previously described Diddy as a mentor and Michael B. Jordan, who reportedly had a brief flirtation with Ventura during the period of their on-off relationship. However, it's not yet clear where they would fit into the case and there's been no suggestion that they were involved in the alleged crimes, nor are they accused of any wrongdoing. Another celebrity that's come under fire is Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher. Although neither of them have explicitly been mentioned in the trial so far and have not been accused of any crime, their close ties to the music mogul has meant that they've come under intense media scrutiny ever since he was arrested last year. After his arrest, photos emerged showing a young Kutcher with Combs, including one of him co-hosting the record producer's annual White Party in 2009. It remains uncertain whether either of them will be called to testify in the Diddy trial. Kutcher has reportedly been friends with Diddy ever since 2003, right around the time the actor launched his prank show Punk'd. Diddy told James Corden on The Late Late Show in 2018, 'I gave [Kutcher] a call one day and said, 'I heard that you are going to punk me, and I just don't think that's a good idea."' Appearing on the YouTube series Hot Onesin 2019, Ashton Kutcher declined to share details about the rapper's parties, saying, 'I've got a lot I can't tell.' He also recalled that the pair began training for the New York City Marathon together shortly after they first became friends. 'We had paparazzi all around us at the time and [Diddy] was like, 'You gotta slow down, but make it look like you're not slowing down, because I don't want to look like I'm not going to be able to finish this thing.' Kunis has been forced to deny rumours that she and Ashton are splitting up due to tension placed on the marriage during the trial. Unfortunately for the actress, this Diddy trial follows another public relations controversy for her and her husband. In 2023, they both voiced their public support for their That '70s Show co-star Danny Masterson after he was accused of sexual assault. The couple faced backlash when their character letters were made public in which they praised their friend as a 'role model' and an 'exceptional person.' Shortly afterwards, Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison when a jury found him guilty of two counts of rape. With Diddy's trial predicted to end in early July, we'll need to wait and see if Mila or Ashton are mentioned or even called to the stand. Sarah O'Byrne has worked for Bauer Media since May 2023. She writes for Grazia, heat, Closer, Bella and Yours.
Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Popular RTE programme set to disappear from screens within days amid summer schedule shake-up
RTE fans are in for a seasonal shake-up as popular daytime programme 'Today' prepares to go off-air for the summer. The long-running afternoon chat show, fronted by Maura Derrane, Dáithí Ó Sé, and Sinéad Kennedy, has been a weekday staple from 3:30pm to 5:40pm, entertaining viewers for the past nine months. Dáithí Ó Sé and Maura Derrane. Pic: Gerard McCarthy Dáithí co-hosts alongside Sinéad on Mondays and Tuesdays, before teaming up with Maura from Wednesday to Friday. However, the current season will wrap up on Friday, May 30, as the team signs off for their traditional summer hiatus. Sinéad Kennedy confirmed the season's end via Instagram, revealing it was the 'second last week of the season.' She thanked the production team, saying: 'Thanks as ever to the wonderful team I work with week in and week out.' Sinéad returned to the show last September following maternity leave after welcoming her second child, Theo, with husband Conor Kirwan. The couple, who also share a four-year-old daughter, Indie, spent time in Belgium during her leave, where Conor is based with the European Defence Agency. The show is set to return in September as part of RTE's autumn schedule. RTE's shake-up doesn't stop with 'Today'. The Late Late Show also ended its current run earlier this month, with host Patrick Kielty wrapping up his second season on Friday, May 9. The comedian from Co. Down, who took over the reins from Ryan Tubridy and signed a three-season deal, thanked viewers for their support as he now takes a break until September 2025. The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty. Pic: Andres Poveda His final episode featured memorable guests including RTE broadcaster Joe Duffy, who discussed his upcoming retirement, singer Nadine Coyle of Girls Aloud, and NFL legend Tom Brady. To fill the Friday night slot during the break, RTE will air a selection of films at 9:35pm, offering a lighter summer lineup in place of The Late Late Show.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE star who's ‘closest thing to Gay Byrne' tipped as next Late Late Show host if Patrick Kielty doesn't renew contract
RTE star Oliver Callan is an early front-runner to take over as host of The Late Late Show from Patrick Kielty. The top chat show job will become available if 4 Patrick Kielty is approaching the last year of his three-year deal as Late Late Show host 4 Oliver Callan is the early front-runner to become the next Late Late Show host 4 Patrick took over the role from former host Ryan Tubridy The Co Down man will be in the last year of his three-year deal when the programme resumes in September. Patrick, married to And whatever he decides, Montrose insiders believe comedian Callan, 44, could be a possible contender to host the One told READ MORE ON LATE LATE SHOW 'Oliver can talk about the 'If Patrick hasn't made up his mind about renewing his contract, RTE have the perfect Late Late host in the wings.' His stint is nearly two months shorter than the previous host, Asked what he planned to do when his €250,000-a-year Late Late deal runs out next year, Kielty told us last July: "Renewing my contract is something I hadn't thought about. Most read in The Irish Sun "I love doing the show and if there was a chance to keep doing it, it would be nice but you are not in charge of these things and you never know what happens in the world of entertainment." The TV presenter also has to consider wife Cat's career — with the 48-year-old now a co-host of RTE viewers in stitches at John Giles' cheeky one-word answer to Patrick Kielty on The Late Late Show And A station insider told us: 'Patrick got RTE through the Ryan Tubridy scandal. They are very grateful to him for that. But Oliver is on the rise.' 'EXTREMELY FORTUNATE' RTE told The Irish Sun they are 'extremely fortunate' to have Patrick as the Late Late's host, adding: 'We look forward to another great season with him at the helm.' The station said that the 30 episodes of The Late Late Show from September 13, 2024, to May 9, 2025 had an average audience of 390,000, with an audience share of 37 per cent. That's down on the previous year when 28 episodes of The Late Late Show from September 15, 2023, to April 19, 2024, which had an average audience of 442,000 and an audience share of 39 per cent. RADIO RISE Separately, New JNLR figures released this month showed The Nob Nation star now has 355,000 listeners on his 4 Callan has been described as the closest thing to Gay Byrne RTE has ever had Credit: Instagram / @olivercallanshow
