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Sunday World
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Inside luxurious €10m ‘once-in-a-generation' home that boasts Bono and Enya as neighbours
Mount Mapas House: Georgian home with unobstructed views of the sea from Killiney Bay to Bray Head Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. A luxurious six-bedroom property in south Dublin which boasts U2 frontman Bono and the singer Enya as neighbours has been put up for sale, with a guide price of €10 million. Mount Mapas House, a Georgian home with unobstructed views of the sea from Killiney Bay to Bray Head, has a drawing room, a sauna, multiple marble fireplaces and direct access to the beach below. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. It has been owned by many high-profile figures throughout it's lifetime, including a prominent Dublin surgeon, top civil servants, a former manager of the Daily Irish Independent in the 1900s and the late Cormac O'Connell, one of Ireland's best-known pharmacists who bought the property for £2.3 million at auction in 1997. Neighbours past and present have included Bono and his bandmate Larry Mullen, singer Van Morrison, former Formula One driver Eddie Irvine and Simple Minds star Jim Kerr. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. The six-bed, four-bath property has been described as 'one of the finest homes to come to market' this year, offering 'a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own a coastal Georgian masterpiece'. It has landscaped gardens spanning 1.25 acres and was one of the first houses built on the corner of Vico Road in the affluent area of Killiney, just beyond Dalkey, around 1800. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. The property has been described as a house with 'timeless grandeur' and as 'a fine example of an early 19th-century villa with a graceful ironwork veranda at first floor level that lends it a distinctly colonial elegance', with a terrace that once provided 'driveway space for carriages'. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. The house, which spans approximately 585 sq m, with 'stately architectural heritage and refined contemporary luxury' is private despite it's place on one of Dublin's most sought-after roads. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. 'Mount Mapas House is not merely a residence – it is a legacy. A home that offers stately elegance, modern comfort, unmatched views, and a prestigious address,' the estate agent, Lisney Sotheby's, have said. It boasts a reception hall, a drawing room, a dining room, sash windows, a split-level staircase with 'a magnificent cathedral-style skylight', a family bathroom with a sauna, a 'guest cloaks area' and a reception room. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. The main bedroom, along with a bay window and panoramic views, also has an intercom to the front door, a digital security alarm panel and a CCTV camera control panel. One en-suite bathroom has a jacuzzi bath, while another has 'a power steam shower room'. Mount Mapas House on Victoria Road in Killiney, Co Dublin. A conservatory overlooks 'the pond and bridge to the rear gardens and planting to the side and double folding double glazed French doors opening out to the patio area which looks directly out over the grounds and Killiney Bay'. There is also a dining terrace in the tiered gardens, which include direct private access to Killiney Beach and a 120m deep natural well with a pump and filter for drinking water and garden watering.
Eater
3 days ago
- Business
- Eater
The Best Early Prime Day Kitchen Deals That Are (Already) Live
Fasten your aprons, folks. J*ffrey B*zos has climbed out from under his rocket (ok, not really) to announce that Amazon Prime Day, which is arguably the behemoth's biggest sale event, will span a whopping four days this year, from July 8 to 11. It feels like the doorbusting deals event lasts a little longer every year, and slings even more price-slashed Bissell Little Green Machines, Echo Dots, and thousands more bestselling items than the year before, which is good news for the budget-mindful consumer, albeit a little overwhelming; all of this (saving money) sounds nice (necessary), but it requires a bit of machete chopping through a jungle of mid-15-percent-off deals (boo) to find those enticing, 20-percent-off-and-above deals on aesthetic juicers and Ooni pizza oven dupes. That's why the shopping team at Eater has momentarily steered itself away from testing olive oils and comparing heritage cookware brands to see what the best early kitchen deals are actually worth their salt (ideally, Jacobsen Salt Co.) in anticipation of Prime Day. Plug in your most relaxing scent diffuser, put on some Enya, and let's shop for the best early Amazon Prime Day kitchen deals in truly unbothered fashion. A generous 5.8-inch feed chute and 400 watts of horsepower await you and your farmers market bounty. We love Ooni's high-powered pizza appliances, but the company's price tags can easily run into the hundreds of dollars. This sleek model from Big Horn, however, is on sale for 24 percent off and boasts a speedy cooking time of 18 minutes per 12-inch pizza. If you can't head to Europe this summer, bring the bistro feel to your own kitchen table with this set of Spanish glassware that's perfect for juice and wine. There's an Eater guide dedicated to the best non-plastic food storage options beloved by our staffers, and this set of BPA-free glass containers definitely makes the cut. Great knives don't have to cost you hundreds of dollars, and this German steel paring knife is a particularly gift-able option with its rustic cloth sheath. … And this Mod, mushroom-shaped option is 20 percent off. Hydro Flask's insulated canteen is 30 percent off, and even comes with a trusty loop for hooking on your backpack or purse. Stay tuned for more Prime Day updates. In the meantime, please go have an Aperol spritz.
News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
US Man Plays Enya To ‘Calm' Snake Peeking From AC Vent. Internet Can't Handle It
Last Updated: Along with the pictures, the man wrote, "Twenty minutes of Enya and his (the snake's) mood is unchanged." It's not every day you find unexpected, slithery company in your car, but this man from the USA had just that experience. And the Internet is both amused and mildly horrified (Warning: Not for the faint-hearted.) The man shared a series of photos showing a small snake casually peeking out from the air-conditioning vent of his Mazda while he sat in the front seat. 'The snake that lives in my Mazda is giving me saucy looks this morning," he wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The bizarre encounter quickly went viral, sparking wild reactions and jokes from users. One person quipped, 'Surely, if you hit 8000 RPM, your engine will not die," to which Sarris replied, 'It took me a while to get it." In a follow-up post, he shared a close-up of the snake and added, 'Twenty minutes of Enya and his mood is unchanged," suggesting that even a mild soundtrack wasn't enough to change the reptile's attitude. Twenty minutes of Enya and his mood is unchanged — Simon Sarris (@simonsarris) June 10, 2025 Sarris later explained that snakes like this are fairly common in his area, especially in tall grassy fields where people often accidentally step on them. Referring to the reptile as a 'smug" little creature, he added, 'If he doesn't leave out the window, I'm going to have to leave my doors open and unplug the battery all afternoon and evening. But I better not come back to a whole snake family." In response to Sarris's unexpected reptilian encounter, social media users couldn't resist chiming in with humour and advice. One wrote, ''How do you feel about your snake friend?' I'm thinking living there might not be ideal long-term. A possible trick—put a small closed box with a hole in it on the floor of your car, against a 'wall" (like against the car door—snakes travel by sticking to the edge of things)." Another added, 'Oh hey! I have a mouse that lives in my Subaru. I'd rather have a snake." Try Beyoncé, he looks like a diva. 🐍🎧— Mazda USA (@MazdaUSA) June 10, 2025 The official X handle of Mazda USA also replied to the post with an epic suggestion: 'Try Beyoncé; he looks like a diva." A user even suggested Sarris sit back and enjoy the snake's company. 'One of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences where you just have to sit back and relish it. It's road trip time, brother." Get the little dude some food and water at an exotic pet store because he's in it for the long haul now," the comment read. As the slithery standoff went on for quite some time, Sarris is yet to share an update on his First Published:
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Indian Express
US man finds snake peeking from his car's AC vent, plays Enya to calm it down; Mazda says ‘Try Beyoncé'
The internet was left both cracking up and slightly terrified after a man from the US revealed he had a rather unexpected guest living in his car – a snake curled up inside his dashboard. It all started when Simon Sarris took to X to share a bizarre ordeal that quickly went viral. He posted photos of the snake casually peeking out from the air-conditioning vent of his Mazda, captioning it, 'The snake that lives in my Mazda is giving me saucy looks this morning.' Apparently, even a serene soundtrack wasn't enough to change its attitude. 'Twenty minutes of Enya and his mood is unchanged,' Sarris joked, sharing the scene like it was just another Tuesday. Twenty minutes of Enya and his mood is unchanged — Simon Sarris (@simonsarris) June 10, 2025 But as the slithery standoff continued, Sarris admitted that if the reptile didn't find its own way out soon, he might have to leave the car doors open and disconnect the battery for hours, quipping, 'but I better not come back to whole snake family.' As the story gained traction online, even Mazda USA couldn't resist chiming in. After Sarris mentioned playing Enya, the brand cheekily suggested, 'Try Beyoncé, he looks like a diva.' Try Beyoncé, he looks like a diva. 🐍🎧 — Mazda USA (@MazdaUSA) June 10, 2025 While plenty found the whole thing hilarious, others were horrified by the thought of sharing a ride with an uninvited serpent. 'The way I would set the cruise control and jump out of the car,' one person joked, while another admitted they might not even bother putting the car in park before bailing. Among the flood of comments, one user tried offering practical advice, 'A possible trick – put a small closed box with a hole in it on the floor of your car, against a 'wall' (like against the car door – snakes travel by sticking to the edge of things),' to which Sarris replied, 'I've got the window open but (while driving) he was getting confused by the windshield, so I might have to grab him to get him out. But he retreated for now so its up to him to leave. I could also open the air box under the hood, and try to get him to leave by himself that way.'
The Star
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Addison' review: A new pop powerhouse is born in Addison Rae
Addison Rae's debut, Addison, is full, stuffed with bejeweled, hypnotic pop songs for the post-BRAT crowd. The pop album of the summer is here. Addison Rae's debut, Addison , is full, stuffed with bejeweled, hypnotic pop songs for the post- BRAT crowd. Hedonism has a new hero. For those who've watched her rise, it's almost impossible to believe. It wasn't so long ago - almost exactly a year into the Covid-19 pandemic - that a young Rae went on The Tonight Show and taught its host Jimmy Fallon a few stiff, meme-able TikTok dance moves, then what made up the bulk of her career. It was met with almost immediate backlash, as is common for young women with viral posts. But she wielded it like a weapon: Social media celebrity begat acting roles for Rae, then a coveted collaboration with Charli XCX in the form of a Von Dutch remix, and now, at age 24, her final form: becoming the hyper-ambitious, hyper-femme pop star for the current moment. As a full body of work, Addison taps into the genre-agnostic zeitgeist, where pop music appears edgy and elastic. The songs speak for themselves, from the pitch-shifted trip-hop Headphones On and the snapped percussion, minor chords, NSFW lyrics and vanishing synths of High Fashion to the Madonna Ray of Light -cosplay Aquamarine atop a house beat and its chantable, spoken chorus: "The world is my oyster/ Baby, come touch the pearl/ The world is my oyster/ And I'm the only girl". Humour and girlhood are intertwined with less of a Sabrina Carpenter-wink and more of cheery irony. "Money loves me," she yells on Money Is Everything . "I'm the richest girl in the world! Then, a giggle and a kiss." ("Girl", to this writer's count, is uttered 20 times across the album. Across its 12 tracks, she is both the divine feminine and the girl next door. Often, they are one in the same.) Rae isn't reinventing the wheel here, but she is carefully pulling from her inspirations. Her story recalls Britney Spears: The pair are from Louisiana, became famous young, and recorded their unique, sensual, layered pop music in Stockholm, Sweden, in and around super producer Max Martin. There's the earned Lana Del Rey parity, like in the Born to Die -channeling Diet Pepsi , echoes of Charli in the bouncy opener New York , and tinges of ethereal Enya production on the dreamy Summer Forever . For Addison , Rae partnered with two primary collaborators - Luka Kloser and Elvira Anderfjärd, who goes simply by Elvira - an unusually small team for a major label pop release. But that intimacy is one of the album's superpowers, a sensibility that teeters between close mic recordings and big late-night anthems. In the latter case, look no further than Fame Is a Gun , an easy song-of-the-summer contender, a sunglasses-in-the-club banger with synthetic vocal textures and an unignorable chorus. In the lead up to the release of Addison , Rae has positioned her early TikTok fame as a means to an end. There aren't many avenues to Hollywood from Lafayette, Louisiana, and social media, for some, is a democratizing tool. Rae used her dance training to build a name for herself on the platform, something that has no doubt laid an ideal foundation for pop superstardom - just consider how Justin Bieber did something similar with covers on YouTube not so many years ago. It feels full circle, then, that Rae's stellar debut album aims to do what her videos on TikTok attempted to do, what she's always wanted to do - dance, and get others to dance, too. — AP
