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David Knight aka ‘Knighter’ joins star studded line-up for ‘An Evening with Charley Boorman’ this  Saturday

This special motorbiking event will celebrate Oran O’Kelly’s achievement of qualifying to compete in the Dakar Rally and supporting him in the build up to one of the biggest motor sporting events in the world. The Dakar Rally is part of a 6-race series, Oran viewing it as “the Monaco of the event if you compare it to Formula 1”. However, as Charley puts it, it’s not just a celebration of the Dakar Rally, but “motorcycles, travel and adventure”.

Oran recently spoke on Irish radio of the huge challenge ahead; “working with Tour de France coaches for 2-3 hours per day,” as well as being in the gym and on the bike. His commitment and passion is undeniable, putting his life savings into the Rally and training for over 3 years. The Rally spans over 2 weeks and 9,000km of “unpredictable terrain.” He has the support of former Irish racers; Vinny Fitzsimons, Nick Cragie and Phillip Noone who have completed the Dakar.

Oran Kelly in action
 

Motorsports legends, Phillip McCallen and Jeremy McWilliams are two of the special guests on the night at The Helix. Jeremy McWilliams, having a Grand Prix career lasting from 1993 to 2007, winning the Dutch TT in 2001. Phillip Mc Callen being equally as respected, winning 11 TT races and the Supersport 600 title.

David Knight, MBE aka ‘Knighter'
 

A third special guest has just been announced for this Saturday’s ‘An Evening with Charley Boorman,’ at The Helix theatre in Dublin. One of the biggest names in motorcycling David Knight, MBE aka ‘Knighter,’ will be in Dublin to support this fundraiser for Irish man Oran O’Kelly who aims to be the first Irish bike rider in over a decade to take part in the Dakar Rally 2024.

Knighter as he is known stormed the world, winning 5 world Enduro championships, he entered his first Dakar Rally in 2021 and came 24th – an incredible achievement. No doubt he will have some great insider knowledge to share with Oran, Charley and the audience on the night. As he said of Oran’s Dakar entry “if it’s your dream, you can do it, you just have to work hard, ignore the nay sayers and keep focused on the end goal I am very much looking forward to being in Dublin on Saturday to support Oran”.

A selection of motorbikes will be on display on the concourse, making it an event full of excitement for all motorbike lovers.

For tickets click here An Evening with Charley Boorman.

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Jo Browne’s luxury handmade skincare is a case in point, regularly featured as a top green and clean beauty brand. Loved by consumers around the world, the unique skincare offering combines genuine sustainability credentials and high-performance natural ingredients.

In the 2023 Global Green Beauty Awards, Jo Browne’s eponymous natural skincare and aromatherapy collection scooped seven accolades, amongst a global entry of over 650 branded beauty products.

Now, to celebrate, beauty mavens can enjoy the brand’s 'Seventh Heaven' online offer of 10% off all beauty purchases on the website, until the end of September. www.jobrowne.com

WORTHY WORLD WINNERS

The ultimate Gold Award and best essential oil product in the biggest beauty awards of the year went to Jo Browne Natural Facial Cleansing Balm with Organic Camellia Oil (RRP €34). Handmade in Carlow, natural camellia oil in this soothing balm is responsible for silky smooth and supple skin, and for effectively nourishing delicate skin, strengthening its protective barrier, and replenishing vital nutrients.

Jo Browne Daily Hydrating Moisturiser with Bakuchiol and Organic Rosehip (RRP €48) was also a Gold winner in the pick of the moisturisers. 

Uniquely featuring Bakuchiol, a gentle plant-based vegan retinol, this natural moisturiser helps speed-up cell turnover and exfoliation, and supports elastin and collagen production. Used day and night, the plant-oil powered retinol, helps shrink and fade dark spots and blemishes, acne scars, sun spots and redness.

The unique combination of natural and organic luxury oils, particularly safflower and organic rosehip oil, also add anti-inflammatory properties and help hydrate and restore elasticity.

A Silver Award in the Global Green Beauty roll-call went to Jo Browne Luxury Body Oil with exotic Mangosteen Oil, (RRP €28) in the aromatherapy category. The ‘scentsational’ luxury body oil hydrates, conditions and moisturises the skin instantly, and is scented with a blend of eight of the purest essential oils including Bergamot, Neroli, Palmarosa and Rosemary to destress and calm the mind, while nourishing and brightening skin.

Jo Browne Ultimate Body Cream with Meadowfoam and Organic Rosehip Oil (RRP €38) was named a bronze winner in the best vegan body product category. Meadowfoam uniquely seals in moisture and the natural plant oil helps to balance the skin’s natural oil production, creating a more even complexion.

A true Jo Browne original, the Jo Browne Natural Solid Cologne (RRP €24) in the ‘Woody Note’ signature blend, was a bronze winner in the best men’s product category. Solid fragrances, handmade in Ireland using organic oils, was the brand creator’s first ever premium beauty product, created originally in her Carlow home, and exquisitely packaged in bamboo!

Highly Commended awards were in the best sleep product category for Jo Browne Calm to Sleep Night Time Body Oil (RRP €26), a beautiful solution for restful sleep, and for the brand’s stunningly packaged natural soap, Jo Browne Lemongrass and Wild Jasmine Luxury Soap with Bamboo Silk (RRP €12).

ETHICAL BEAUTY

With consumers ever more conscious of not just what they put on their skin, but the ethics surrounding their beauty products, shoppers need look no further than the ethically sourced Jo Brand offering with its natural, organic plant ingredients and sustainable bamboo packaging.

Available on www.jobrowne.com, these sustainable planet-friendly beauty boosts are now even more affordable, with 10% off everything online until the end of September 2023 (use code seven10), making for an outstanding autumn winter skincare regime.

The collection is also available in good pharmacies, Arnotts, Brown Thomas, Kilkenny Design, Fishers of Newtown in Wicklow and Meadows & Byrne.

Joanne Browne is an holistic therapist with a passion for organic essential oils and their natural healing and revitalising benefits. Her eponymous natural skincare, aromatherapy and solid fragrances for men and women are handmade in Ireland and presented in stylish sustainable bamboo packaging.

The natural beauty products including solid perfume, moisturisers, cleansing balm, soaps and facial serums have devoted fans worldwide, with stockists across Ireland, the UK, Europe, the U.S. and Australia.

To find out more and shop the range, go to jobrowne.com

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Horror fans, listen up!

Spooky season is finally on the horizon, which can only mean one thing – there will soon be a brand-new horror series for you to sink your teeth into!

Over the past couple of years, thriller creator Mike Flanagan has collaborated with Netflix to produce some of the most successful horror series of recent decades. Two of Mike's productions, The Haunting Of Hill House and Midnight Mass, were both hits with streaming audiences in recent years.

Credit: Eike Schroter/Netflix

Now, as Halloween approaches, the streaming giant has finally released a first look at Mike Flanagan’s final new project under his Netflix contract.

Titled The Fall of the House Of Usher, the limited series will be based on one of writer Edgar Allan Poe's works of the same name. Poe’s haunting tale was first released as a short story back in 1839.

You can take a look at the first trailer release for the series here:

In terms of casting, Frost/Nixon star Frank Langella is leading the lineup as Roderick Usher, described as being the “towering patriarch of the Usher dynasty.” 

Alongside him will be Carla Gugino, who has previously worked with creator Mike Flanagan on The Haunting Of Hill House and The Haunting Of Bly Manor.

Excitingly, Star Wars legend Mark Hamill has also joined the cast of The Fall of the House Of Usher. The 71-year-old will portray the character of Arthur Pym, the Usher family's undefeated lawyer.

Credit: Netflix

In its official description for the upcoming wicked horror series, Netflix teases: “Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.”

All eight episodes of The Fall of the House Of Usher will drop next month, just in time for Halloween!

The limited series is due to premiere on October 12.

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Laura Anderson has finally opened up about the birth of her first child!

The former Love Island finalist welcomed a baby girl into the world on September 2, alongside her ex-boyfriend Gary Lucy. The former couple are now co-parenting a beautiful baby girl named Bonnie Rose. 

A few days on from announcing her daughter’s arrival, Laura has now shared her birth story, which she previously hinted had “hurt” her during the process.

Taking to her Instagram stories earlier this afternoon, the 34-year-old walked her 1.5M followers through her labour.

After a few days of hospital visits, Laura detailed that Bonnie arrived in the early hours of September 2.

“I pushed her out, I couldn’t feel anything,” she laughed. “She cried straight away – she was really responsive, really alert, it was amazing. I was just talking to her, and she really liked that.”

The new mum then went on to detail the moment that left herself and former partner Gary feeling ‘scared’.

“Five hours later, I had a hemorrhage. I was napping, I went back up to the labour ward. My mum and Gary had went home for a nap, because obviously it was all through the night,” she recalled.

“I just stood up and lost loads of blood and loads of clots. I felt really, really faint and couldn’t reach the buzzer. I don’t know if I shouted, but someone came in,” she praised, adding that she tried to “stay calm”.

Laura continued by explaining: “They said that I was going to go to theatre and that I was going to go under, so I’m messaging Gary like, ‘You’re going to have to come back.’ I’m thinking, ‘Where is the baby going to go?’”

“Then it turns out I didn’t need to go to theatre, they just gave me loads of fluids and I was actually alright. But yeah, that was pretty scary,” the reality star confessed. 

“It is just crazy that you don’t know what’s going to happen. That’s just my experience,” Laura concluded.

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Season four of Sex Education will soon be landing on Netflix.

While we wait for the fourth and final season of this comedy drama, Netflix has finally released the trailer for the highly anticipated fourth chapter of the show.

The trailer teases a host of new chapters in the lives of fan-favourite characters including personal growth, new friendships and difficult relationships.

We see Otis and Maeve trying to make long-distance work while she’s in America for her studies, as well as the students returning to Cavendish College.

The trailer also confirms Jakub has left Jean as she’s seen juggling life with a newborn, and while attending a mum and baby group, she admits, “My partner left because he’s not the father”.

While Otis is trying to sort out multiple aspects of his life between opening a new clinic and working on friendships, his relationship with his mum seems strained since the birth of his new sibling. 

During an emotional snippet, Otis explains, “I know it’s been hard, but I still need a mum!”.

The trailer ends with Otis waiting for someone with a bunch of flowers in his hands, but are they for Maeve? We’ll have to wait until September 21 to find out. 

After announcing the fourth season of the hit show, Netflix revealed viewers will see Otis and Eric face their first day at Cavendish Sixth Form College following the closure of Moordale Secondary. While Eric is hoping they won’t be losers in their new school, Otis is worried about setting up his new clinic.

“But Cavendish is a culture shock for all the Moordale students – they thought they were progressive but this new college is another level. There’s daily yoga in the communal garden, a strong sustainability vibe and a group of kids who are popular for being… kind?!”.

“Over in the US, Maeve is living her dream at prestigious Wallace University, being taught by cult author Thomas Molloy. Otis is pining after her, whilst adjusting to not being an only child at home, or the only therapist on campus…”.

Netflix revealed the upcoming season will consist of eight new episodes, including a bumper series finale running to 83 minutes. 

Watch the trailer below:

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Adam Thomas is preparing to battle it out on the Strictly Come Dancing dance floor. 

While the former Emmerdale actor is getting ready to appear on the infamous dance competition, he has opened up about how his family reacted to him joining the show.

The family members that were the most brutally honest when they heard the news were Adam’s brothers, former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas and former Love Islander Scott Thomas.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Adam Thomas (@adamthomas21)

When chatting with OK!, Adam revealed that when he told his siblings that he was taking part in Strictly, “They just laughed!”.

“They were like, ‘I don’t understand why you’d want to do a show when you cannot dance’”.

“Again, that’s why we’re here, to learn how to dance. Everybody wants to see the progression through the series, and I’ll definitely give them that”.

Opening up about other family members’ thoughts, Adam admitted that his children have been helping him before the new season commences. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ryan Thomas (@ryanthomas84)

“My kids are great dancers so they’ve been teaching me and showing me a few things. My son [Teddy] is nine this week, Elsie is five, so they’re going to be watching it and they’re huge fans of the show already”.

The Waterloo Road star then explained how he felt about being asked to compete in Strictly Come Dancing. 

“I’d been putting it out there for so many years, that when they actually asked me to do it, I was like, ‘Don’t know if I want to now’”.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ryan Thomas (@ryanthomas84)

“But I’m so happy that I am because it’s one of those shows I’ve always wanted to do. It’s completely different to every other show because this is a show where you get to learn how to dance”.

The 35-year-old added, “I’m enjoying it so far anyway. This lot are amazing, the professional dancers, everyone”.

This year’s Strictly season will air on Saturday, September 16, where we will see Adam taking to the floor against stars like Zara McDermott, Les Dennis, Bobby Brazier and Annabel Croft.

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Tess Daly and her husband Vernon Kay are celebrating a very special day for their relationship. 

Congratulations are in order for the pair as they have reached a huge milestone together- their 20th wedding anniversary. 

To mark the special day, Tess has been reflecting on their wedding day by sharing gorgeous photos from their ceremony to social media.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Tess Daly (@tessdaly)

The Strictly Come Dancing host took to Instagram to post the throwback pictures to her 831K followers. 

The snaps show her and Vernon smiling from ear to ear as they embraced one another. Another photo shows the lovebirds dancing together at their wedding reception, while a third is of their anniversary cake, which is in the shape of a ‘20’. 

Tess captioned the sweet post, “Cannot believe it’s 20 years ago today! [heart emojis] always”.

A host of fans and famous faces headed to the comments to congratulate the couple on their special anniversary. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Vernon (@vernonkay)

Celebs Go Dating star Anna Williams son penned, “Congratulations to you both. What a brilliant milestone”.

“Happy anniversary, you two looks absolutely gorgeous now and then”, wrote Strictly Come Dancing pro Carlos Gu. 

Coronation Street actress Kym marsh added, “Congrats to you both you beautiful pair”.

Vernon also marked his and Tess’ anniversary online by posting a picture of them sharing a kiss after they had tied the knot. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Tess Daly (@tessdaly)

The Family Fortunes host simply wrote, “20yrs!!”, followed by heart emojis. 

Tess and Vernon first started dating back in 2001 and two years later, they got married in Horwich, Vernon’s hometown, in St Mary's Church. 

The couple went on to have two daughters together- 18-year-old Phoebe and 13-year-old Amber. 

For their 10th wedding anniversary, the pair renewed their vows in the south of France, a ceremony which Vernon had completely organised himself and romantically surprised Tess with. 

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A woman has been arrested after a little girl was found unresponsive in a village pond in Hampshire.

The woman, who is in her 40s, is being questioned on suspicion of murder after the two-year-old girl was later pronounced dead in hospital.

Concerns for the toddler were initially raised shortly after 5pm on Sunday evening (September 10). Police were alerted by a report that the two-year-old girl had gone missing from her home on Forge Road in Kingsley.

After an extensive search for her, police confirmed that she was tragically found “a short time later” in the water in Kingsley Pond.

Credit: BBC

The little girl, who has not yet been named, was taken to hospital unresponsive and in a serious condition. Heartbreakingly, she was pronounced dead yesterday afternoon (Monday, September 11). 

Following the incident, police went on to share that a woman in her 40s has now been arrested on suspicion of the two-year-old’s murder. The suspect, who has not yet been named publicly, currently remains in police custody and is being questioned.

It has been confirmed that the child’s family is being “supported by officers” during this difficult time.

Local police have also requested members of the public to come forward if they have any information that will be helpful to their investigation.

“Officers are working to establish exactly what happened and are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Kingsley Pond yesterday, prior to the incident,” they stated.

“Officers will be in the area so please feel free to approach them if you have any concerns or information,” they added.

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With the 2023 Rugby World Cup kick-off in France last weekend, Ladbrokes has teamed up with rugby sensation Ian Madigan to create a truly historic moment that is already sending shockwaves through the world of rugby. Madigan took centre stage with a jaw-dropping conversion kick that will be remembered for generations to come. What sets this conversion apart? It soared gracefully over the iconic Poolbeg Chimneys in Dublin, creating a landmark moment that has ignited the fervour of rugby fans across the nation.

Ian Madigan's landmark conversion over the Poolbeg Chimneys is not just a remarkable feat of athleticism; it's a testament to the unwavering spirit of Irish rugby. These towering chimneys, an unlikely set of rugby posts, have stood as iconic symbols of Dublin for generations. Yet, on this historic day, they served as a canvas for Madigan's precision and skill, symbolising the passion and dedication of the entire Irish rugby community.

Ladbrokes conducted a revealing survey that sheds light on the fervour surrounding Irish rugby. The results show Andy Farrell, Ireland's head coach, as the nation's favourite Ireland coach of all time, with a staggering 24% of the vote*. This endorsement of Farrell's leadership will make for a thrilling World Cup campaign under his guidance, which started for Ireland as they began their Rugby World Cup campaign last weekend with a record 82-8 win against Romania.

Ireland's previous monumental win against New Zealand in 2022, when they became just the fifth team in history to defeat the All Blacks on their home turf, was crowned as Ireland's Best Ever Win, in the survey securing a resounding 36% of the vote*. This victory embodies the indomitable spirit of Irish rugby and showcases their potential for greatness in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Ladbrokes' odds have placed Ireland at 9/2 to clinch the coveted 2023 Rugby World Cup title, with France, New Zealand, and South Africa sharing the co-favourite position at 3/1. These odds reflect the growing confidence and belief in the Irish squad's ability to deliver historic moments on the global stage.

Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes expressed enthusiasm for the 2023 tournament, stating,

"Rugby World Cup fever has really kicked off with Ireland's opener against Romania last weekend, and we are delighted to team up with Ian Madigan to drum up support across the nation with this unique landmark conversion over the Poolbeg Chimneys."

Ian Madigan himself added,

"Ireland is as a serious contender in this World Cup, and it has been great to work with Ladbrokes to drum up support for the lads. It's not every day you get to convert a kick over a landmark as iconic as the Poolbeg Chimneys, and I think I speak for all rugby fans when I say we are in for an absolute cracker of a tournament!"

As the Rugby World Cup unfolds, the memory of Ian Madigan's historic conversion will serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for Ireland's journey to glory, igniting the passion of rugby fans and setting the stage for a truly unforgettable tournament.

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With the 2023 Rugby World Cup kick-off in France last weekend, Ladbrokes has teamed up with rugby sensation Ian Madigan to create a truly historic moment that is already sending shockwaves through the world of rugby. Madigan took centre stage with a jaw-dropping conversion kick that will be remembered for generations to come. What sets this conversion apart? It soared gracefully over the iconic Poolbeg Chimneys in Dublin, creating a landmark moment that has ignited the fervour of rugby fans across the nation.

Ian Madigan's landmark conversion over the Poolbeg Chimneys is not just a remarkable feat of athleticism; it's a testament to the unwavering spirit of Irish rugby. These towering chimneys, an unlikely set of rugby posts, have stood as iconic symbols of Dublin for generations. Yet, on this historic day, they served as a canvas for Madigan's precision and skill, symbolising the passion and dedication of the entire Irish rugby community.

Ladbrokes conducted a revealing survey that sheds light on the fervour surrounding Irish rugby. The results show Andy Farrell, Ireland's head coach, as the nation's favourite Ireland coach of all time, with a staggering 24% of the vote*. This endorsement of Farrell's leadership will make for a thrilling World Cup campaign under his guidance, which started for Ireland as they began their Rugby World Cup campaign last weekend with a record 82-8 win against Romania.

Ireland's previous monumental win against New Zealand in 2022, when they became just the fifth team in history to defeat the All Blacks on their home turf, was crowned as Ireland's Best Ever Win, in the survey securing a resounding 36% of the vote*. This victory embodies the indomitable spirit of Irish rugby and showcases their potential for greatness in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Ladbrokes' odds have placed Ireland at 9/2 to clinch the coveted 2023 Rugby World Cup title, with France, New Zealand, and South Africa sharing the co-favourite position at 3/1. These odds reflect the growing confidence and belief in the Irish squad's ability to deliver historic moments on the global stage.

Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes expressed enthusiasm for the 2023 tournament, stating,

"Rugby World Cup fever has really kicked off with Ireland's opener against Romania last weekend, and we are delighted to team up with Ian Madigan to drum up support across the nation with this unique landmark conversion over the Poolbeg Chimneys."

Ian Madigan himself added,

"Ireland is as a serious contender in this World Cup, and it has been great to work with Ladbrokes to drum up support for the lads. It's not every day you get to convert a kick over a landmark as iconic as the Poolbeg Chimneys, and I think I speak for all rugby fans when I say we are in for an absolute cracker of a tournament!"

As the Rugby World Cup unfolds, the memory of Ian Madigan's historic conversion will serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for Ireland's journey to glory, igniting the passion of rugby fans and setting the stage for a truly unforgettable tournament.

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Sam Thompson is opening up about his relationship with his girlfriend Zara McDermott. 

The former Made in Chelsea star and Love Islander have been in a relationship for the past five years.

As he reflects on their time as a couple, Sam revealed they went through ‘ups and downs’, seemingly referencing when the pair split up for a short period after Zara was unfaithful to him during her time on The X-Factor: Celebrity in 2019, but Sam explained it was all part of their relationship ‘story’. 

While chatting to OK!, Thompson admitted,  “I don't think time apart makes you stronger or weaker. I just think it's a journey. I don't think put a finger on like different times of relationships. They're all part of the same journey”.

“Every relationship has a story, and mine and Zara's, like everyone's, has had ups and downs, but it's all part of our story”.

Going on to speak about the reasons why he loves Zara so much, Sam revealed, “Firstly, she's very family orientated, which is so important to me. She tries really hard with my mum and my sister Louise, which I think is really sweet and it means a lot to me”.

“The main thing I would say though, is that she is so incredibly driven and I am really attracted to that. I don't care where you work or what you do, I just want you to love what you do. That to me is so cool”.

“Zara has all of these dreams and ambitions, and I know she's not going to change any of that to suit someone else and I really like that”.

The 31-year-old added, “With Zara, I love that there's no codependency whatsoever. I have to benefit her life, and she has to benefit my life. And I like to think we do that really well”.

When sharing if the couple plan on having children any time soon, the Love Island: Aftersun host said, “Not in the immediate future. I want kids eventually, but when you have them, you have to give them your whole life, and I'm not ready for that yet”.

“Myself and Zara are both so busy doing things that we absolutely adore, and we are just enjoying life at the moment. I want to be selfish for a little bit longer”.

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