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Irish Daily Mirror
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Funeral mass hears photographer was 'solid bloke' who loved his family dearly
Irish Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill was a 'solid bloke' with a wicked sense of humour who loved his family deeply, his funeral Mass heard on Monday. Mick sadly died aged 62 on July 12 after a motorcycle accident on the Old Airport Road in north Dublin. The talented photographer worked for the Irish Mirror and Irish Daily Star for over 20 years, and is dearly missed by all his colleagues. His funeral mass took place at the Church of St Finian's in Swords on Monday morning, followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. A motorcycle helmet, press photographer awards and a photo of Mick and his beloved granddaughter Mya, 12, were brought to the altar as gifts. Mourners heard that Mick, who was from Artane but lived in Swords, was a 'proud Dubliner' who was happiest when on his bike or with his family. His granddaughter Mya told the funeral Mass that he would do anything to make her happy, and was immensely proud of her. She said: 'Grandad wasn't only my grandad, he was my best friend, we had such a strong bond. I'm not sure if he just liked breakfast or if it was an excuse to call me because every time he did it would be the same question- 'Do you want to go for breakfast?' 'Grandad always liked to keep his little princess happy, if I had a problem he would solve it. He was always so proud, he would make it out that whatever I did no one had ever done before. "He did everything to keep me happy, he went all over Ireland to find Uggs for me for Christmas. We loved to eat chocolate together so if he was to buy me a gift that's what he could get but sometimes all I got was a photo.' Mick O'Neill is carried to his final resting place following his funeral on Monday morning. (Image: Collins Photos) Photographers form a guard of honour at the funeral of Irish Mirror photographer, Mick O'Neill. (Image: Collins Photos) Mick is dearly missed by Mya, his son Karl, Karl's partner Vicky and mother Lorraine, brothers Terry and Owen and sisters Ann and Helena. On behalf of the family, Mick's close friend Noel Fay thanked everyone for their support, and the emergency service and hospital staff that helped him after the tragic accident. Paying tribute to his dear friend during the mass, Noel said: 'Mick was a solid bloke, when you became his friend, you stayed his friend. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone, he had a great respect for people. He was well-liked because of his modesty, subtle sense of humour and his professional approach to his work. 'Everybody here has some memorable and funny stories of Mick but he wasn't perfect and he had his flaws. Mick was always early, it was so annoying. He was never late and I hated that. As for his antique phone, iPhone 1 I think. Everybody pleaded with him to get a new one. 'When at any restaurant he would try and order the most obscure things that weren't on the menu. But he loved his sticky buns.' On behalf of Crime Correspondent Mick O'Toole and his colleagues, Noel told the mass that he was 'a mentor and friend to dozens of reporters over the years'. He added: '(Mick) would treat a homeless person with the same respect he would give to the president. He had a unique way of putting interviewees and people he was photographing at ease. His humour, energy, dedication and sense of decency all made a reporter's job easier. Pictured from left to right, Irish Mirror photographer, Mick O'Neill with Irish Mirror journalists Paul Healy and Michael O'Toole. Michael Kelley seen here on Michael Gaine's farm near Kenmare Co Kerry. (Image: Exclusive Image: Mick O'Neill/Daily Mirror) 'He travelled all over the world with his job, often on risky assignments. Some of the countries he went to included Peru, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Mauritius, India, Dubai and Spain. All of his colleagues are devastated by his loss, he is irreplaceable.' Mick was a renowned news photographer in Ireland and won multiple awards for his incredible photos that no one else managed to snap. Mourners heard that the Dubliner would wait for hours to get the perfect shot, and was always highly professional when it came to his work. Noel continued: 'With Mick, he was always the happiest when he was out on the bike with the lads. It was only when sharing a pint with Mick that you would get the full story about his work and his achievements. The problem was his modesty starved you of his news and you had to drag it out of him. Some of his stories were so outrageous but they were all true. 'I remember a few months ago I was trying to get Mick on the phone over the course of a few days, but each time I got no answer so I guessed that he was away or busy working. The next day I saw that famous dramatic photo on the front page of The Star of the guy with a big axe in his hands regarding the missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. 'It then made sense to me why I couldn't get him on the phone. The photograph was by Mick O'Neill, exclusive image for the Star and Mirror. There he was doing what he does best, making the news. But today my friends, in a sad way, Mick is the news.' Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Independent
21-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Funeral mass of Irish Daily Star and Irish Mirror photographer Mick O'Neill hears how he was ‘irreplaceable'
Mourners heard how the crowds gathered for his funeral were a 'testament to just how much Mick was loved and will be missed' as a colleague recalled how he "would treat a homeless person with the same respect as the President'. His granddaughter Mya told how Mr O'Neill was not just her grandfather, but someone with whom she shared a strong bond. 'He wasn't only my grandad, he was my best friend,' Mya said. 'We had such a strong bond. I'm not sure if he just liked breakfast or if it was an excuse to call me, but every time it was always the same question: 'Want to go for breakfast?' 'If I had a problem he could solve, he would do it. 'He was always so proud. He would make it out that whatever I did, no one has ever done it before. Reading all the comments, I see he would mention it to his friends too.' Mya said her grandfather would do 'everything' for her to be happy, including running 'all over Ireland' to get her the pair of Uggs she had mentioned for Christmas. 'We loved to eat chocolate together so it was easy to find a gift we could both enjoy, but sometimes all I got was a photo. He gave me so many memories that I'll never forget, probably because he always had the camera ready to snap,' she said. 'I love you Grandad Mick, I miss your calls already.' He was 'always happiest when he was out on the bike with the lads' A blue floral arrangement in the shape of the word 'Dad' was laid in front of his coffin at the Church of St Finian's, River Valley in Swords this morning, where his funeral took place. Mr O'Neill died after his motorbike crashed with a tractor and trailer on the Old Airport Road (Collinstown Lane) in north Dublin at around 11am on July 12. ADVERTISEMENT His close friend, Noel, who he grew up just minutes from him in Artane, worked with Mr O'Neill throughout his life – starting at Independent Newspapers – and shared a close bond with over their love of motorbikes. He told how Mr O'Neill 'was always happiest when he was out on the bike with the lads'. He thanked the large crowd that attended the mass, as well as the emergency services and the staff at the Mater Hospital who 'worked courageously during what was a very traumatic time'. 'Mick was a solid bloke. When you became his friend, you stayed his friend. I never heard him say a bad word about anyone,' Noel said. 'Mick had a great effect on people. He was just well liked because of his modesty, his subtle sense of humour – which we all know – and his professional approach to his work.' He said he will never forget how Mr O'Neill became part of the 'rock' that supported him when they were both made redundant in 2004. "He always had a positive vibe and said things will get better. And he was right, because they did.' 'A mentor and friend to dozens of reporters over the years' Mr O'Neill pursued a career in press photography, later becoming the chief press photographer with Reach Ireland, which comprises the Irish Daily Star and Mirror newspapers. Earlier this year, one of Mr O'Neill's images was named in the top 50 photos at the World Press Awards. 'The message I have to the person who hired Mick as their man at the Star. You not only knew that he was the best man for the job, but he was the right man. Mick was always the right man,' Noel added. In a message read on behalf of Mr O'Neill's colleagues, Irish Mirror and Irish Star crime and defence editor Mick O'Toole wrote that the photographer was 'a mentor and friend to dozens of reporters over the years'. 'He loved the variety of the work and would treat a homeless person with the same respect as the President,' he said. Mr O'Toole told how the photographer had a 'unique way of putting interviewees at ease' and was a support to reporters throughout their work with his ideas, humour, energy, dedication and advice. 'He was always motivated, always cheerful and could be depended on even in the toughest of spots. He travelled all over the world with his job – often on risky assignments,' Mr O'Toole said. 'Some of the countries that he went to included Peru, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Mauritius, India, Dubai, Spain. But whenever he went, he never forgot that he was a proud Dubliner.' Mr O'Neill worked on many high-profile jobs and stories throughout his career, with Mr O'Toole adding: 'All his colleagues are devastated by his loss. He is irreplaceable.' In his death notice, Mr O'Neill was described as the 'loving father of Karl', who was predeceased by his parents Mick and Angela. 'Very sadly missed by his son, grandchildren Mya and Kai, Karl's partner Vicky, Karl's mother Lorraine, brothers Terry and Owen, sisters Ann and Helena, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.' The funeral mass was followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery.
Daily Mirror
18-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
''I was advised to never wear a tracksuit to the airport again'
Having a cute airport outfit is vital for so many people. Looking sassy while you sit down for hours? A must. That's why I think a fashionable tracksuit is the best outfit you could opt for when you're travelling to another country. Chic and comfortable is a must. I want to be able to strut around duty-free, feeling good, getting my pre-flight prosecco, and knowing that I'm going to be the comfiest gal on that flight. No jeans marks here, ladies and gentlemen! So, that's why, when I flew from Manchester Airport to Palma last month, I knew my Juicy Couture tracksuit was a must-wear. It ticks all the boxes of comfort, cuteness, bling on the top and the bottom, and Y2K having its moment again, as a Zillennial, really means a lot to me. Of course, for maximum comfort, I paired it with my Uggs. Yes, I was flying to a hot country, but we were arriving at night, and the transfer had air conditioning, so it was fine. We dropped our bags off and made our way to security, breathing a sigh of relief that the queue wasn't long, despite the fact that we'd accidentally booked a holiday during half term (our adults-only hotel was uncharacteristically cheap, and we didn't ask questions). We were told at security that we could keep our jackets on and liquids in our bags, which is fantastic, but I'd already taken my jacket off and put it into the tray. The person handling the trays then asked me, 'Are your pants the same as this?' as they gestured to the diamante 'Juicy' on the back of my tracksuit top. 'Yes,' I said, as I turned around, and they could see it for themselves. They chuckled to themselves and said that I'd definitely be getting stopped when I passed through the scanners. Lo and behold, when I went through the scanner, something flagged, and it was my tracksuit. I was asked whether I had anything in my pocket, which I didn't, and then I was sent for my shoes to be checked. When I was walking away, the person working for security advised me not to wear my Juicy tracksuit to the airport again if I didn't want to be stopped. I must admit, this isn't the first time I've heard this advice, but it's too comfy and cute. To be honest, I've been stopped and searched to some extent at security every single time I go through - usually because of jewellery - so I think I would've set it off anyway. But I assumed that there wasn't any metal with the diamantes on the tracksuit and that it was all just plastic, but who knows. Anyway, I really don't mind being stopped at the airport when the person searching me is polite and friendly. I've definitely had some vile experiences with security staff at various airports across the world, but thankfully, when flying out of Manchester, they're usually pretty jovial and are just there to do their jobs, rather than behave like jobsworths. Someone on X referred to airport security as a 'humiliation ritual,' and while I have been made to feel like this in the past, it's definitely not commonplace. Although I can't lie, when waiting for security, I do get a little bit nervous to see how the person will treat me. I'm not the only person who has experienced this at an airport, either. Several women have taken to X to share their experiences of wearing Juicy Couture diamante items at the airport. One woman wrote: 'My bedazzled Juicy Couture track pants set off the airport security scanner and I had to get a pat down and an explosives test'. Someone else shared: 'I went through airport security in my Juicy Couture pants and the bum got flagged,' followed by a crying with laughter emoji. Manchester Airport has been contacted for comment.
The Age
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Canada's PM revealed as fan of Aussie film Gallipoli – and he's no slouch on the hat front
The world might be on fire right now, but international diplomacy still retains some of its quainter rituals that hark back to a simpler time – the official exchange of gifts between leaders. So when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney before the G7 Summit in Calgary this week, the gift-giving attracted almost as much publicity as the diplomacy. Carney, the former governor of the Bank of England, is now prime minister of Canada (how's that for a career plot twist?), after reversing near-certain defeat of his party after Justin Trudeau had outstayed his welcome. Albanese presented Carney with an Akubra (we feel Uggs would have been more thoughtful for the Canadian winter). But that's not all. The PM also handed over some framed memorabilia from the film, Gallipoli, some stuff given up by the National Film and Sound Archives of Australia. 'Prime Minister Carney's favourite movie of all time is Gallipoli,' an official briefing archly noted. The 1981 Peter Weir-David Williamson filmic monument to the Anzac legend wasn't what we'd expect to strike a chord with a nerdy Canadian economist, but there you go. It led us to wonder what would be revealed to be Albanese's favourite in a moment of gifting reciprocity? Jesus of Montreal? I've Heard the Mermaids Singing? Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure?
NBC News
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC News
This early 2000s shoe trend is back in a big way
In the early 2000s, the only footwear that could rival a pair of Uggs were Havaianas. The flip-flops came in a variety of bright colors and patterns, and they were definitely not reserved only for beach wear — I often paired mine with low-rise flares and handkerchief hem skirts. Although the brand never technically went away, wearing flip-flops with all types of outfits stopped being quite as popular as it once was. Now, in typical what's-old-is-new-again fashion, Havaianas are making a comeback. To hone in on the trend, I've rounded up some of the most highly rated Havaianas styles currently available. But first, learn a bit more about the brand. What you need to know about Havaianas Havaianas launched in Brazil in 1962. According to the brand, they were inspired by the Zori sandal, a traditional Japanese sandal made with cloth straps and rice straw soles. The company updated its style by using durable rubber in bright colors and patterns to create its flip-flops. To honor the Zori style they were inspired by, the brand uses a rice-like pattern on the bottom of their soles. The flip-flops were popular with beachgoers since their launch, but it was in 1998 that they became super trendy. This was the year that fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier had models wear them in one of his runway shows. After that, people everywhere started wearing flip-flops with all types of outfits. The trend waned for a bit, but recently Havaianas have been making a big comeback with the fashion crowd, thanks in part to the brand introducing new styles, including square-toe and embroidered options. Highly rated Havaianas to shop right now Below, we've rounded up some of Havaianas' most popular offerings — including its classic styles and newer designs. NBC Select Commerce editor Lindsay Schneider has been wearing Havaianas for over 20 years and has a particular fondness for this style. The classic flip-flop features slim straps with a raised monochromatic logo and the brand's signature rice pattern on the sole. The textured bottoms provide traction, and the footbed is cushioned for comfort, according to the brand. 'Of course, they're a consistent summer staple for me, but I also wear them year-round as house shoes/slippers in my apartment,' says Schneider. 'Since they're so slim and lightweight, I also always travel with them — I like wearing them around hotels, in showers that aren't my own, etc.' These flip flops come in a variety of colors — including buttercream, white, black and pink fever. A slightly updated version of their classic style, these flip-flops have a square toe and come in a variety of neutral colors — like black, white and rose. They're made from 100% rubber, have traction to provide grip on wet surfaces and have a cushioned footbed for comfort. Prefer something a little less flip-flop-y looking? This pair has a T-strap that spans the top of your foot and a back strap to keep your foot securely in place. Like all Havaianas, they're made completely from rubber and come in lots of colors (including rose gold, grey steel and black). This style has a 4.2-star average rating from over 13,400 reviews on Amazon. Looking for something a bit dressier? These flip-flops have slimmer straps than the classic style and a decorative crystal square for a touch of bling. They come in black, dark brown and beige and have a 4.5-star average rating from over 135 reviews at Havaianas. Add a little height with these platform flip-flops. They have a wedge-shaped sole and slightly thicker straps to keep your feet secure as you walk. The sandals come in two shades — ballet rose and black — and are available in sizes 5.5 through 10.5. Why trust NBC Select? Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle.
