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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Rory Maguire and Conor Cahalane lining out for Castlehaven league fixture 'non-story' says Cleary
Cork football manager John Cleary has described as a 'non-story' Rory Maguire and Conor Cahalane lining out for Castlehaven in a club league fixture the morning after they were introduced as second-half subs in Cork's All-Ireland series defeat to Meath. Maguire and Cahalane saw the last 19 and five minutes respectively of Cork's 1-13 to 0-12 defeat to Meath on Saturday, May 24. The following morning, the pair played most of the hour in Castlehaven's Division 1 bottom-of-the-table league win over Carrigaline. They were the sole pair, from the Cork bench in Navan, to line out in a club league fixture the day after the Meath defeat and six days before the Kerry game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Of those who started on the bench against Meath, only a small number had clubs in League action the following day. All non-matchday panelists, as is standard procedure, were free to line out with their respective clubs. When asked by the Irish Examiner on Tuesday, ahead of this Saturday's sink-or-swim Sam Maguire group fixture against Roscommon, if all subs from the Meath game were aware they were allowed to line out for their club the following day, Cleary said they were. 'Of course they were aware. That's a non-story, total nonsense. To me that was total nonsense,' he said with regard to reporting of the story by local media the week after the Meath defeat. Looking forward to Saturday, Cleary said Tommy Walsh and Conor Corbett are injury-free and available for selection. 'Conor Corbett, he got a bit of a setback three or four weeks ago, he is on the mend. Conor's was a muscular thing, which often happens with cruciates and things like that. Tommy Walsh is on the mend. The rest are as we had the last day.' Cork, beaten by Meath and Kerry, must overcome Roscommon to finish third in the group and secure an All-Ireland preliminary place. Roscommon, who lost to Kerry and drew with Meath, will advance if the game finishes level.
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Sports stars come together to raise significant sum for a good cause
Ireland soccer legend Niall Quinn, nine-time All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Tommy Walsh, Paralympic gold medallist Ellen Keane and former rugby international Shane Byrne were all in attendance for a vibrant charity lunch in aid of Cappagh Hospital Foundation, supporting the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh. Following an intriguing panel discussion there was an auction and raffle with top tier prizes, including a signed Masters flag from Rory McIlroy, VIP tickets to Oasis, All-Ireland final tickets, a luxury trip to Cannes, and flights for two to Chicago to see Ireland take on the All Blacks in October. Raffle prizes, generously donated by supporters, added to the excitement and success of the afternoon. A show-stopping performance came from Brian Keville, frontman of Queen tribute band Qween and 18 months post-surgery for sarcoma. His powerful vocals and stage presence wowed the audience and served as a moving testament to the Foundation's impact. Niamh Long, Board Director and Chair of the Fundraising Committee, spoke passionately about Brian's diagnosis and the critical role of the recently installed CT scanner— funded by the Foundation— in enabling early detection. Visit to learn how you can support future projects in medical research, hospital development, and ongoing education and training for the specialist teams at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh.
Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Walsh doubtful, Cleary 'to decide' on Cork comeback for Corbett
Cork boss John Cleary will have close to a full deck to pick from when his side head to Navan to take on Meath in their All-Ireland SFC opener on Saturday afternoon (throw-in, 3pm). Conor Corbett and Ballincollig's Luke Fahy have been back in training with the Rebels and both will be considered for selection this weekend, but Cleary noted the long-term absence of Kevin O'Donovan and the battle Tommy Walsh faces to get back in time for the game one of the round-robin. Kanturk defender Walsh is "struggling" with a heel knock he picked up in the Munster SFC semi-final defeat to Kerry. "Kevin O'Donovan is out now, he's quite a long-term term, he won't make any of the three games I'd say," Cleary said. "Tommy Walsh is struggling a bit. We'll probably see later on in the week, he's doubtful." Conor Corbett was a focal point in the Cork attack last term, but a cruciate ligament tear - his second of his career - suffered while playing in America for Chicago club, John McBride's, last summer, meant he only returned to Cork training last month. The availability of Luke Fahy, another who has had his injury troubles, is another boost as Cork face into a busy few weeks. "Obviously, they've not had a lot of game time, but their injuries have cleared up so they're back in training," Castlehaven club man Cleary said. "During the league, we had guys carrying knocks and bruises and injuries and thanks be to God, most of them have cleared up. But look, we're facing at least three games now in four weeks, possibly six in seven weeks, so we're going to need everyone." Ben O'Carroll of Roscommon in action against Tommy Walsh of Cork. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Corbett's return to contention for championship fare has come shy of the nine-month mark post-cruciate rupture. Major strides have been made by the Clyda Rovers forward. "Yeah, well, look, again, we've two more training sessions to go and then we'll decide, you know, and, look, he picked up - as probably all cruciate injuries do - they pick up little nicks along the way after coming back. "You look at Paddy Lynch from Cavan, I think it's 13 months he's out, I think Conor is just over eight. "He's made a huge, huge strides to get back in the field and the last thing we want to do is put him at risk now. "His injury may be deemed okay, you know, whether he's physically ready to go, we'll just wait until the last minute before deciding." One man who won't feature this weekend is Ballygarvan's Seán Brady, who is suspended following his dismissal against the Kingdom - a very frustrating situation for Cleary. "Seán Brady's out as well, being suspended, which was very disappointing. We were disappointed when he was sent off, and to doubly compound it, we appealed it and it wasn't successful, Cleary said. "Anyone I spoke to all over the country couldn't understand why it was a sending off and yet when we appealed it, they doubled down on it, which was disappointing. "I think there's a new system in place now where you can't appeal the actual incident, you can only appeal the first hearing, so that's as far as it goes. So all you can do is appeal the technicality on the hearing you've got, you can't appeal the incident. "Obviously, the hearing was okay, but I'm sure if you offered it to a lot of people, football people around the country, I don't think too many would have confirmed it was sending off, but look, it was and the appeal wasn't successful. "It's disappointing but we just have to drive on." He added: "I think what Seán was sent off for was behaving in a manner dangerous to an opponent. You know, if they're going to bring that into GAA, every time a fella goes for a ball or a 50-50 ball, there is an element of danger there. "Look, disappointing, but we exhausted the avenues on it. "Disappointing for Seán himself, you know, as much as anything else now he loses out this weekend, but nothing we can do about it now."
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Two-thirds of West Midlands builders find it hard to discuss mental health
TWO-THIRDS of construction workers in the West Midlands find it "too difficult" to approach a colleague they suspect is suffering from serious depression, according to research. The study, conducted by St John's Ambulance, also found that more than half of builders in the region would rather quit their job than confide in someone about their mental health struggles. In response to the findings, the health charity has launched the Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign to encourage construction workers to open up about their mental health. The campaign is part of a broader initiative to provide face-to-face mental health first aid courses, equipping workers with the skills to identify hidden signs, initiate difficult conversations, and foster supportive work environments. The research revealed that more than three in 10 construction workers in the region are currently struggling, overwhelmed, or suicidal. 80 per cent have experienced a mental health issue at some point in their career. Despite this, 70 per cent of workers admit to giving a false reason for taking time off due to poor mental health. The Hi Vis Stress Vests, worn by celebrities including TV builder Tommy Walsh, feature statements revealing the hidden struggles of construction workers. Lisa Sharman, national head of education and commercial training at St John's, said: "The Hi Vis Stress Vest aims to break down barriers and start conversations among groups of workers who find it difficult to talk about mental health. "The construction sector has an alarming suicide rate and, as a charity that saves lives, we must try and change that." Walsh, who has worked in the industry for over 50 years, said: 'I've worked in this industry for over 50 years and have seen first-hand the impact of mental health. "For some reason, despite the fact we all know it is a major problem for the industry, we can't seem to normalise talking about mental health. "If we can do this through training, then we can save many more lives and create a safer working environment for all." For more information about the Hi Vis Stress Vest campaign, visit
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
‘Hi Vis Stress Vest' encourages builders to open up about mental health
Builders and construction workers are being urged to open up about mental health issues amid 'alarming' suicide rates. St John Ambulance has raised concerns about the mental health of these workers after a new poll found that the majority of builders say it is 'too difficult' to talk to a colleague about depression or other mental health conditions. The survey, conducted on 500 UK builders and construction workers by Censuswide on behalf of the charity, found: – 67%, of builders have suspected a fellow worker might be seriously depressed – but found it too difficult to talk about. – Almost a third (31%) said that they are currently struggling with mental health issues. – When asked why they may feel uncomfortable sharing, a third (34%) said they prefer to 'keep things private', while 22% said they would be 'too embarrassed'. – Causes of mental health challenges includes exhaustion; workload; financial worries; loneliness; poor health and family and relationship problems. – Almost half (48%) said their current levels of stress and anxiety are having a negative impact on their work. The charity said that workers in construction in England and Wales have a 3.7 times higher risk of suicide compared to the national average. It has launched the 'Hi Vis Stress Vest' campaign which highlights issues some people may face and encourages them to talk to others. The vests have been promoted by TV builder Tommy Walsh and construction worker Ben Wade, who shares his experiences online as Ben the Operator. Each has a slogan on the back which may prompt a conversation, such as 'my debt keeps me awake at night' and 'I'm always in pain but I hide it'. Lisa Sharman, national head of education and commercial training at St John Ambulance, said: 'The Hi Vis Stress Vest aims to break down barriers and start conversations among groups of workers who find it difficult to talk about mental health. 'The construction sector has an alarming suicide rate and, as a charity that saves lives, we must try and change that. 'Opening up to someone who's ready to listen is a vital first step.' St John has launched a new mental health first aid course to give workers skills to spot signs and start difficult conversations.
