The Good, the Dad, and the Ugly: From Vader to Vito, the best and worst father figures from film

Featuring Finding Nemo, The Snapper, and The Shining
The Godfather (1972) & The Godfather Part II (1974)
Fathers cast long shadows upon their ­sons, and none more so than Vito Corleone. Marlon Brando's iconic mafia patriarch hovers near every thought and utterance of Michael (Al Pacino), the son who reluctantly has his father's throne thrust upon him.

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Irish Independent

15-06-2025

• Irish Independent

The Good, the Dad, and the Ugly: From Vader to Vito, the best and worst father figures from film

Featuring Finding Nemo, The Snapper, and The Shining The Godfather (1972) & The Godfather Part II (1974) Fathers cast long shadows upon their ­sons, and none more so than Vito Corleone. Marlon Brando's iconic mafia patriarch hovers near every thought and utterance of Michael (Al Pacino), the son who reluctantly has his father's throne thrust upon him.

The Irish Sun

01-06-2025

• The Irish Sun

‘I'm obsessed,' cry shoppers as they race to Primark for ‘super cute' new Disney pyjama range

WITH summer fast approaching, many of us will be eager to freshen up our wardrobes. And with warmer nights on the horizon, now is the perfect time to swap out those long-sleeved, comfy winter pyjamas with some fresh lighter sets. 3 Primark's new Disney and Pixar PJs have sent shoppers into a frenzy Credit: Getty 3 The cosy summer Finding Nemo sets can be picked up for £14 Credit: PRIMARK INSTAGRAM And now Primark has the answer after launching a "super cute" new range - and Disney and Pixar fans will love it. The bargain retail giant has released a brand-new Finding Nemo collection for lovers of the little clownfish. Known for being the movie parents adore watching with their kids, Finding Nemo is a heartwarming story about a dad who enlists the help of a forgetful friend to bring his son home after he was abducted from the Great Barrier Reef. Fans of all ages have fallen in love with the film's memorable heroes, and now they can pick up PJs with their favourite characters on them. Staff at Primark have been showing off the new pyjamas with followers on social media. It includes shorts and t-shirt night sets that feature Nemo, Dory and Squirt for women and comes in all sizes from XXS to XXL. And it has already caused a frenzy among shoppers, with many saying they are already "obsessed" with the new collection. All of the sets can be picked up for just £14 in stores across Scotland. Most read in Fabulous One set comes with a white t-shirt with Nemo on the front with his catchphrase "lucky fin", with matching orange and pink pinstriped shorts. While the 'Dory' PJs have the character printed on a light blue t-shirt with "just keep swimming" printed on the front, and comes with matching blue pinstriped shorts. Primark launches new range of cabin bags on wheels - they're approved by all budget airlines & there's matching carry-ons too And finally, the third set has Squirt the turtle on a grey t-shirt with his catchphrase "sweet dude" on the front. This is perfectly paired with a pair of light green matching shorts. Primark bosses described the PJs on the website as: "Kick back with Nemo in this fun two-piece pyjama set. "The white top comes in a cropped length with short sleeves and a crew neckline. "The reverse of the top includes a Finding Nemo logo print. "The matching orange shorts feature an all-over Nemo design, boxer-style fit and an elasticated waistband for extra comfort. "Match with some fluffy slippers for the dreamiest of loungewear fits." Primark has also released their brand-new £8 Finding Nemo blue fluffy slippers, which pair perfectly with the PJs. The description of the slippers online reads: "Cute, cosy and super comfy, these fluffy mule slippers are here to keep your feet feeling fabulous all evening long. "The slip-on style is super practical, meanwhile, the flat rubber sole adds to their comfortable appeal. "These slippers are finished with Disney's Finding Nemo character details, making them an adorable option that will finish off all your lounge and nightwear fits." Why is Primark the place to go for bargains? JUST how does Primark do it? Continue delivering on-trend items at such incredible prices? According to bosses, it's down to four points. They "sell a lot of items" - Thanks to that, they are able to make savings by buying in bulk for their 191 UK stores They "do very little advertising" While their clothes offer the "latest trends", they "don't use expensive hangers, tags or labels". And lastly, they try to be "as efficient as possible when transporting products from factories to stores". This includes things like asking "suppliers to pack our t-shirts so they are ready to go straight on shelf". For more information about how Primark keeps their costs so low, and are able to deliver such amazing bargains, visit the Primark excitedly shared videos of the new collection with their loyal 11.2million followers on Instagram. Staff captioned the post: "Kick back in style with Disney and Pixar Finding Nemo pyjamas". And shoppers have flocked to the comments to praise the sets, with many saying they've been inspired to rush to their local store. One person said: "I'm OBSESSED!! Please bring them out in the long sleeve boyfriend PJ style too". Another added: "Omg these are so cute!" Someone else wrote: "These are incredibleeeeee". Read more on the Irish Sun And a fourth shared: "We need these". While a fifth chimed in: "Love these!!!" 3 One set has Squirt on the t-shirt with matching green shorts Credit: PRIMARK INSTAGRAM

Irish Independent

07-05-2025

• Irish Independent

Cork and Kerry students channel Hollywood as they take on famous movie scenes for MTU Oscars

MTU's Staff Social Charity Committee ran a hugely successful event called MTU Oscars, which combined students and staff from all six campuses across Cork and Kerry for a night of glitz and glamour at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork on March 7. A total of six short films were produced for the occasion, with staff stepping into acting roles for beloved titles such as Calendar Girls, Misery, The Snapper, Sister Act, Forrest Gump, and Father Ted. MTU Oscars Charity Committee Chairperson, Ann O'Halloran, said it was a 'privilege' to be a part of the event. 'We were blown away by the staff from every corner of MTU that got involved, with the support from local businesses and the well wishes received, the length and breadth of the country. 'It gave staff a massive boost and created/cemented lifelong friendships. To do it for such a worthy charity was just the icing on the cake,' she said. Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland was selected through a university-wide vote and the funds raised will help AADI continue its vital work in training and placing assistance dogs with families of autistic children throughout Ireland. David McCarthy, Head of Fundraising and Communications at AADI said: 'On behalf of the families we support, thank you to everyone at MTU for making such a powerful and lasting impact,' Mr McCarthy said. MTU Staff Social Charity Committee thanked all the sponsors and local businesses who played a part in bringing the event to life. To learn more or support Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland, please visit