ARTIST Will McNally has presented MMA star Conor McGregor with a portrait that captures his ‘spirit and dynamic presence’. London-based McNally, whose mother hails from Tuam in Co. Galway, was commissioned to paint the Dublin-born fighter, who is a mixed martial artist and a professional boxer. He presented the artwork to McGregor during the Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship … [Read more...] about Artist presents Conor McGregor with portrait capturing MMA star’s ‘dynamic presence’
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Laura Whitmore camouflaged in stunning new body art campaign promoting the need for self-care
PRESENTER Laura Whitmore is the focus of a stunning new campaign promoting gentle living and the importance of self-care. The former Love Island presenter features in a new podcast being launched this week by the haircare brand Timotei. Laura Whitmore features in a new podcast launched by Timotei The Irishwoman, who was born in Dublin but raised in Wicklow, is one of five stars … [Read more...] about Laura Whitmore camouflaged in stunning new body art campaign promoting the need for self-care
Bloody Sunday families ‘will not grieve’ death of former head of British Army Gen Mike Jackson
THE families of the victims of the Bloody Sunday massacre “will not grieve” the former head of the British Army, General Mike Jackson who died this week. Gen Jackson, died on Tuesday, October 15, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family. In a statement, the British Army said “General ‘Jacko’ served with distinction for over 40 years, finishing his career as Chief of the … [Read more...] about Bloody Sunday families ‘will not grieve’ death of former head of British Army Gen Mike Jackson
Gary Oldman will return to stage in revival of Samuel Beckett classic
GARY OLDMAN will return to the stage after 40 years in a revival of Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape. The English actor, who was born in London in 1958, made his stage debut at the York Theatre Royal in 1979, and he will return there next spring when the production opens in April. Written in 1958, Dublin-born Beckett’s one-act play tells the story of Krapp, who records a … [Read more...] about Gary Oldman will return to stage in revival of Samuel Beckett classic
President Higgins praises families of Stardust victims on ‘steadfast pursuit of truth’
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has praised the families of those killed in the Stardust nightclub tragedy for their ”steadfastness in the pursuit of truth” over their deaths. The president hosted 150 people in Áras an Uachtaráin yesterday afternoon to honour the memory of the 48 who died in the fire which broke out in the Dublin nightclub in the early hours of February 14, … [Read more...] about President Higgins praises families of Stardust victims on ‘steadfast pursuit of truth’