Boasting the perfect cocktail of sea views, atmosphere, and a homely feel, the newly-revamped Lighthouse Bar & Bistro has the ideal mix. It is contained within the Garryvoe Hotel in East Cork, and hotel Managing Director Stephen Belton knows all about the homely atmosphere. “I am in the hospitality business for 40 years and living … Read more
Unlike her great-grandparents, Anne Barry, née Tracy, didn’t arrive by pony and trap at The Nook in Youghal to set up shop. She took a jet plane from London to take over the family pub. “The Nook was always part of my life,” says Anne, who worked in finance in London before relocating home nine … Read more
There is a good reason that locals, visitors, day-trippers, walkers, and holidaymakers seek out the Goalpost Bar & Lounge in Shangarry. “It is a most beautiful part of the world,” says co-owner Cullen Dempsey, from Blackrock. He and John Naughton, from Ballincollig, took it over five years ago. “Buying the pub from Seamus and Margaret … Read more
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I’ve spent most of the last 20 years in pubs. I work in one, I socialise in them, and even when I’m not in my own, it’s often the default place I end up. That’s given me a long view of pub culture – not nostalgically, but practically – and a chance to watch how … Read more
Sonia Mabrouk Stays with europe 1 and CNews, Declines BFMTV Offer Table of Contents Sonia Mabrouk Stays with europe 1 and CNews, Declines BFMTV Offer BFMTV’s Offer and Mabrouk’s Considerations Loyalty and Attachment to current Networks Audience Success and Future Plans PARIS (2025-05-06) — Journalist Sonia Mabrouk has confirmed she will remain with Europe 1 … Read more
A golf fan hit a bogey after consuming a little too much alcohol while watching Rory McIlroy claim the Masters in his local bar. John Ward appeared at Letterkenny District Court after being charged with a public order offence. Ward was charged with the Public Order offence following an incident on Sunday night last, April … Read more
One of Derry City’s best known pubs has been bought by the Downey group in a multi-million pound deal. Peadar O’Donnell’s on Waterloo Street had been owned by Phil Nolan and William McGuinness, the brother of the late Sinn Féin leader Martin McGuinness. The value of the deal has not been disclosed, but it’s understood … Read more
Sanada Hiroyuki’s Historic Achievement at the 31st SAG Awards Table of Contents Sanada Hiroyuki’s Historic Achievement at the 31st SAG Awards The First Japanese Winner at the SAG Awards Impact on the Film and Television Industry Jane Fonda Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Wider Implications and Future Developments Sanada Hiroyuki’s Historic Achievement at the 31st SAG … Read more
The Tokyo Stock Exchange began the week with a cautious tone, mirroring global economic anxieties as investors dissected the ramifications of rising interest rates and the tech sector’s recent downturn. The Nikkei 225, Japan’s premier stock index, retreated for a fifth consecutive day, dipping 29.72 yen to close at 38,444.58 yen. This extended decline underscored … Read more