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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'm pumped for you' – Fans love Paige Spiranac's shock new career move into ‘big, high-powered executive job'
PAIGE SPIRANAC has announced a dramatic new career change into the "next big thing in golf". The influencer and 5 Paige Spiranac has announced a dramatic new career change Credit: Instagram / _paige.renee 5 The 32-year-old is a former pro on the LPGA Credit: Instagram @_paige.renee 5 Since stepping away from golf Paige has become a social media star Credit: Splash 5 She is now teaming up with the Grass League Credit: Instagram @_paige.renee Paige boasts millions of online fans after embracing social media to promote her golf journey. The 32-year-old turned pro for a year after playing at the University of Arizona and San Diego State. But her LPGA career failed to take off, with Spiranac swapping the fairway for the online world. She has built up a loyal following thanks to a hearty mix of golf tips and READ MORE ON PAIGE SPIRANAC Now Paige has teamed up with viral tournament Grass League, which made its debut last year. She said in a video on X: "I am joining the front office at Grass League. "Grass League is a high-stakes Par 3 league. "I will be focusing on brand development, fan engagement, content strategy, seeking out new talent, and acquiring sponsorships. Most read in Golf BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "This is really exciting for me and I feel its the next stage and development of my career." The Grass League features both amateur and professional players in team-based formats. Slow-motion Paige Spiranac video leaves fans speechless as she takes shot in revealing outfit Franchises representing different regions from both the USA and Canada play on lighted Par 3 golf courses. A press release from the Grass League added: "A trailblazer in both professional golf and modern sports media, Spiranac will work closely with league leadership to shape the long-term vision and growth strategy for The Grass League. "Her role will encompass brand development, storytelling, creative, business development and overall content and audience strategy, positioning the league to scale its reach across digital, broadcast, and live experiences." One fan responded to the news: "I'm so pumped for you." While another said: "Congratulation Paige, you are really smart woman and you deserve this. Go get them girl." Spiranac currently boasts 4 million followers on Instagram alone. She credits her success to being "on the grind" and refused to get down after her pro career fizzled out. Who are golf's most famous Wags? The world's top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle - and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own. Here are some of the most high-profile beauties... This The A Master golfer raced home from his most recent triumph to be by his wife's side as she gave birth to their first child. An athlete who A Playing off a handicap of three, this This A Speaking to podcast Playing A Round in 2023, she said: "I had everything to be a world class golfer. "But I just couldn't put it together and I didn't know why. It was driving me actually insane. "Instead of sitting down and feeling sorry for myself, I picked myself back up and threw myself into my media work [when my golf career ended]. "My background of just grinding, hard work has really helped me in my media career, because I work so incredibly hard — and the difference is here, the harder I work, the more successful I've become. "I think that's why it's been a more fulfilling journey for me than professional golf - the outcome is positive." 5 The infleuncer boasts more than 4 million followers on Instagram Credit: instagram @_paige.renee
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Wicklow owners in dispute over two rescue donkeys are now at risk of losing a third donkey
Gerry and Sandra Kinsella became the guardians of Wags and Trey 13 years ago, having fostered them from Donkey Sanctuary Ireland. Gerry and Sandra say that hey included Wags and Trey, as they were legally obligated to do so, in Ireland's first National Equine Census in 2021. They said that the Department of Agriculture requested an update on their passports nine months later as both Wags and Trey were both originally from the UK. Gerry and Sandra became Wags and Trey's official keeper carers after legally removing the two donkeys from the UK database and changing their passports to Irish passports in order to complete the census. The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland stated that 'all our guardians must commit to following strict guidelines on matters such as passports routine healthcare and regular meetings with our welfare advisors' and issued legal proceedings 'in the hope of settling on a resolution that is in the best interests of the donkeys involved.' Now a third donkey, Stan, who was adopted from a different charity, is also at risk of being removed from Brickfield Sidings Farm beside Burke's Hardware in Rathnew, which he shares with Wags and Trey. Sandra said: 'We were served with court papers on Thursday and Donkey Sanctuary Ireland have formally invited us to mediation with an independent mediator to separate Wags and Trey from our other rescue Stan, a rescue we got from a different organisation who we have had for almost three years, as they are concerned about the integration and amalgamation of our donkeys. 'Apparently, under our fostering agreement regarding Wags and Trey, if we amalgamate another donkey outside of Wags and Trey, then Donkey Sanctuary Ireland has the right to take all three donkeys. 'We weren't aware of this aspect of the agreement didn't have a copy of the agreement so we had to get our solicitor on the case. 'If we do not respond within seven days of the papers being served, and in the event that we do not agree to the proposed terms regarding mediation, the Donkey Sanctuary Ireland reserves its right to amend proceedings, if necessary, to include a claim against our other rescue and to fix us with the costs of such proceedings.' She added: 'It's a very worrying and stressful time for both myself and Gerry. Wags, Trey and Stan are all part of the family and it would be heartbreaking to have to separate them. 'Stan is so well settled in now and has been living with Wags and Trey for close to three years now. It would be incredibly unfair to separate them.' In a bid to stop this happening, Gerry and Sandra have started a petition titled 'Save the donkeys from being taken from their home', which has already amassed over 1,736 signatures.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Top golf star with £31m career earnings faces missing rest of the season and Ryder Cup as he reveals he needs surgery
BILLY HORSCHEL faces missing the rest of the golf season after revealing that he needs surgery. The golf star could also be absent from the Ryder Cup as he will go under the knife next week. 4 Billy Horschel could be set to miss the Ryder Cup 4 He will undergo hip surgery next week Credit: Getty He would not have automatically qualified, but could have made a case to be a captain's pick. But the Grant-Valkaria native is now set for a spell off the course following surgery. He revealed the necessity for medical help on social media. READ MORE ON GOLF He wrote: "Health update. After consulting with doctors and my team, I have decided to have right hip surgery early next week out in Colorado. "It's an unfortunate situation with so many great events left on the calendar but this is a preventative measure. "I'm already itching to start rehab, get back to practicing and I look forward to returning to the course sometime around late summer/early fall. "I would like to thank my family, friends, sponsors and partners for their continued support of me. Most read in Golf JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS "I will share positive news on my rehab as I progress and I look forward to seeing everyone at the course again soon." Horschel is an eight-time winner and resident at Ponte Vedra Beach. The Open leader Billy Horschel explains bizarre reason he carries West Ham golf bag at Royal Troon 4 He has a West Ham-themed golf bag Credit: Getty 4 He has met both Declan Rice and Mark Noble Credit: Getty The He was even joined for a picture by West Ham legend Mark Noble and former player He tied in second place in the British Open in 2024 and has earned four top 25 finishes and two top 10s this season. Throughout his career, he has earned a stunning £31million from prize money having turned pro back in 2009. Back in February, he was Who are golf's most famous Wags? The world's top golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle - and their Wags lead thrilling lives of their own. Here are some of the most high-profile beauties... This The A Master golfer raced home from his most recent triumph to be by his wife's side as she gave birth to their first child. An athlete who A Playing off a handicap of three, this This A
RTÉ News
02-05-2025
- Politics
- RTÉ News
Wicklow couple at risk of losing beloved donkeys amid legal dispute
A legal dispute has arisen over two donkeys being fostered by a couple in Co Wicklow who have started an online petition to prevent Donkey Sanctuary Ireland (DSI) from taking the animals away from them. DSI said it is taking legal action to have the donkeys returned, due to welfare concerns - a claim the couple reject. Gerry and Sandra Kinsella began fostering Wags and Trey 13 years ago and they live on their farm at Brickfield Sidings in Rathnew. Issues between the Kinsellas and DSI started in 2022, following the introduction of the country's first National Equine Census, when it was discovered that Wags and Trey - who originally came to Ireland from the UK - did not have Irish passports. It is a legal requirement for equines coming into Ireland from abroad to be registered here and to get an Irish passport. The couple said they went about rectifying the situation by liaising with the relevant authorities in both the UK and Ireland to secure Irish passports for the donkeys. However, Ms Kinsella said that shortly after they successfully registered Wags and Trey as part of the equine census that the couple "had a visit from the welfare officer from Donkey Sanctuary Ireland, and Gerry told him upfront what we had done to complete the census". "I don't think they were too happy about that, because three days later we started receiving letters looking for the passports back," she added. In a statement to RTÉ News, the DSI said: "The welfare of our donkeys is always our utmost priority. That is why all our guardians must commit to following strict guidelines on matters such as passports, routine healthcare and regular meetings with our welfare advisors. "Unfortunately, in this case, we have grounds for serious concerns about both the conduct of the guardian and the welfare of the donkeys involved. "We do not recognise the order of events and claims published on social media by the guardian. "It is very disappointing to see the Donkey Sanctuary misrepresented in this way, which has the potential to mislead our supporters and seriously undermines the dedication shown by our passionate and committed staff over many years. "We have a duty to protect the welfare of all donkeys in our care. We therefore have no option but to pursue legal proceedings in the hope of settling on a resolution that is in the best interests of the donkeys involved." The Kinsellas reject the claims from DSI, with Ms Kinsella pointing out that "our donkeys are on view 24/7". She said: "If there was a welfare issue, with the amount of people that pass by and come to visit them surely it would have been reported before now. "This is nothing to do with welfare, this is an issue over paperwork, that's all that it is." The Kinsellas said they were served with notice of the legal proceedings just yesterday. "We don't want to go to court. We've been quoted it could cost €25,000 to fight this, and the same from the Donkey Sanctuary side. If we lose it could cost €50,000. What a waste of money for a charitable organisation when these donkeys are so well cared for," Ms Kinsella said. The couple have started an online petition to highlight their campaign. They said there has been fantastic support for them. Mr Kinsella said: "So far we have had nearly 1,400 signatures in ten days." There is also an active social media campaign to highlight the story. The couple said Wags and Trey are a huge part of the local community and that adults and children come to see them from "all over the place". "They pet them, feed them treats ... they bring a source of joy to the whole community," Mr Kinsella said. While Ms Kinsella said the threat of losing the two donkeys is "heartbreaking for us because we love these boys ... they're our family, they're not just donkeys". "We just want to keep them, that's all were interested in," she added.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
April 1-30: Wags and Whiskers 8th Annual Pet Food Drive
Wags and Whiskers 8th Annual Pet Food Drive hosted by Adams Center/Mannsville Girl Scout Troop 60355 will run from April 1 to 30 Drop off locations: Karol's Canine Cuts & Doggy Day Care, 520 Meade St, Watertown. CJ's Acres, 18814 US Route 11, Watertown Vecchio Allstate Agency, 1623 State Street, Watertown Creative Styles Pet Grooming, 17484 Green Settlement Rd, Adams Center They are accepting unopened wet or dry food and new supplies for cats/kittens, dogs/puppies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
