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Irish Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tributes paid to 'funny, intelligent' young Irish man who died in the UK
Tributes have been paid to a 'funny, intelligent and caring' young Irishman who tragically passed away in the UK earlier this month. Hugh 'Hughie' Mulryan, from Co Galway, passed away unexpectedly last week, leaving his friends and family back home in Ireland devastated. The young's man's sudden passing was announced by his family in a death notice shared on on Wednesday. "The untimely death has occurred of Hughie, cherished youngest son of Christina and Liam," they said. "Beloved brother of Eva, Michael, Jennifer and Eric. Much loved uncle to his nephew and nieces and brother-in-law to Conor and Joey. Hughie will be deeply missed by his family, uncle, aunts, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends." Heartbreaking tributes are being paid to the popular young man, who was a talented GAA player who played underage football for Oranmore Maree GAA club in Galway In a message shared on social media, the GAA club wrote: "Oranmore Maree GAA club are saddened to hear about the untimely passing of former underage club footballer, Hugh Mulryan. "We send our sympathies to Hugh's family and friends at this difficult time. May he rest in peace." Hugh had a keen interest in horse racing and spent a number of years working at Baroda Stud farm in Co Kildare. The renowned stud farm paid an emotional tribute to the young man in a message shared online which read: "Incredibly sad news came on Monday that Hugh Mulryan died in the UK. Hugh worked with us on the farm and at the Consignment a few times over the last number of years. "Such a great chap, very smart, studied Law, loved horses and had a great interest in all aspects of the industry. "David, Tamso, Brian and all the team in Baroda were so sad to hear the news, we only saw him last week. Our deepest sympathy to his father Liam, his mother Christina and all his family and many friends." The post was flooded with message from Hugh's friends and former co-workers who remembered the young sportsman as an "absolute gent". "Rest in peace Hugh, I was so lucky to have had great times working alongside of you in Baroda & also a lot of time outside of Baroda," one person wrote. "You were a very funny, intelligent, fair but also a very caring friend to us all, rest easy Pal." Another person added: "Ah No, only had drinks with him in York a few weeks ago. So sad, lovely guy. R.I.P." While a third person said: "RIP Pal, absolute gent. Condolences to all your Family & Friends." Hugh's family have said that funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Deep Cover movie review: Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom starrer is funny and self-aware when it's not
There's something inherently ridiculous about the idea of using improv actors to infiltrate a London crime syndicate. In theory, it sounds like the fever dream of a writer who's watched MacGruber, Johnny English, and an old rerun of Whose Line Is It Anyway? back-to-back. But then again, that's the exact tightrope Deep Cover chooses to walk – with the wobbly confidence of a performer mid-scene, unsure whether to commit to the bit or bail with a quick 'yes, and…'. What results is a film that's a lot more likeable and amusing than it probably has any right to be. And when it's not funny? Well, at least it knows it. Bryce Dallas Howard leads the operation as Kat, an improv instructor who hasn't exactly made peace with her stalled career. She's roped into a MI5-adjacent operation by a grim-faced but quietly bemused Sean Bean, who plays Detective Sergeant Billings with the kind of weariness that suggests he's seen one too many undercover ops go sideways. His brilliant idea? Use Kat and her two least promising students – Marlon (Orlando Bloom) and Hugh (Nick Mohammed) – as decoys in a sting operation. To the film's credit, it doesn't pretend this idea makes any real-world sense. In fact, the characters are baffled too. But the movie's charm lies in how earnestly it sells this silliness. There's a commitment to chaos, and it works more often than it doesn't. As Marlon, Bloom sheds the seriousness that has often weighed down his career (and a fair share of chainmail) and steps into pure comedic territory. He's genuinely funny – sometimes in a self-deprecating way, other times with the energy of a guy who's finally found a role that doesn't require him to pretend to be an elf, a prince, or a vaguely rebellious heartthrob. Nick Mohammed, meanwhile, isn't reinventing the wheel. His Hugh feels like a gentle cousin to Nate from Ted Lasso – nervy, eager, prone to overthinking everything, and occasionally stumbling into brilliance. It's familiar, but it works. If anything, Hugh might be the film's emotional compass, even when the plot doesn't really ask for one. Even Sean Bean gets to crack a few smiles before, inevitably, looking like he's either going to die or arrest someone. (No spoilers, but if you're playing the Sean Bean Death Bingo, don't cash in too early.) The narrative itself is serviceable – a stitched-together crime plot that exists mostly as a backdrop for the gags and character moments. There are double-crosses, mistaken identities, and a few scenes of genuine tension. But don't go expecting The Departed. The stakes feel intentionally low – a strength and a weakness. On one hand, it makes the film breezy and easy to digest. On the other, there's a certain aimlessness that creeps in during the second act. The movie is funny. And when it's not funny, it's at least self-aware. There's something refreshing about a film that doesn't try too hard to be clever. It knows its limits, doesn't overreach, and winks at the audience just enough. But occasionally, you do wish it pushed past the wink – into full-blown satire or surprise – but its restraint is part of its charm. There's also a whiff of Delhi Belly here – particularly in how regular, slightly idiotic people get swept into high-stakes criminal drama and somehow bluff their way through. The film doesn't indulge in toilet humour, but it shares that anarchic DNA. That same sense of 'Wait, how are they still alive?' runs through much of the story. Deep Cover isn't as sharp as The Nice Guys, or as madcap as The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. But it's the kind of movie you see with zero expectations, and find yourself laughing 15 minutes in. Deep Cover Deep Cover Cast – Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Nick Mohammed, Paddy Considine, Ian McShane, Sean Bean Deep Cover Director – Tom Kingsley Deep Cover Rating – 3/5
BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
A 'kind start' to the season? Fans on Sunderland's fixtures
Following the release of the 2025-26 Premier League fixtures, we asked you to have your say on how the schedule has fallen and where Sunderland's might be after 10 are some of your comments:Stu: On paper, a kind start to the season for the lads. Could have been much harder - that said, there are no easy games at this level. Would sense that Regis le Bris and the players will feel they can pick up a few early points in August and September to give them a strong foundation. Early points are key and will increase confidence going forward if they can get two or three wins under their belt before the difficult fixtures in the autumn come At first glance, I'm happy with our opening fixtures and hope to get mid-table by the end of September. Was expecting an Ipswich 2024-25-like start but it is a lot kinder than Pretty pleased with the fixtures. From the first six I think there's a good few that are realistically winnable. December will be brutal, but in a way it's not bad to get a run of hard games out of the way in a short Anything other than in the relegation zone for any of the promoted teams is a massive achievement. And if we are, I shouldn't think any Sunderland fan will be too bothered or surprised. And if anyone knows about daring regelation escapes and survival stories, it's Mid-table with 12 points.
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
I Kissed A Boy's Irish star opens up on how the BBC show was the experience of a lifetime
Hugh Brien talks about growing up as a gay man in Ireland, his experience on the show... and his questionable hairstyle Hugh Brien from Cork, who is currently appearing on reality TV show I Kissed A Boy A young Irishman who's currently appearing on Dannii Minogue's gay dating show reveals his mum hit the roof when he got a septum piercing through his nose. Cork man Hugh Brien (26) is starring on TV show I Kissed A Boy at the moment and also sports another distinctive look — a mullet. Mullets are back in vogue among some men, having first become a trend in the '80s and '90s. 'I've had the mullet for a good few years, since pre Covid,' says Hugh. 'I have had short back and sides and no moustache, I was clean-shaven, but it's going to stay for the foreseeable future. The mullet is the one that stuck. 'I was at home, I actually cut it myself for the first two years and it looked awful. I've kept it going since. Mullet is part of my identity now. TV show I Kissed A Boy 'I have three piercings, including a septum, the three you can see. I got the septum first which was a bit wild. My mum didn't talk to me for a few days after, but no others for now.' Hugh hails from the southside of Cork and now lives in London, where he has become friends with another Irish lad who starred on I Kissed A Boy, Rory Jennings from Galway. 'It's nice because Rory moved to London recently and we live really close to each other. We bonded after the show; we would have had a great laugh on the show. But we're great friends now even though we didn't meet in the Maserati [Italian villa],' explains Hugh. 'It's just platonic with us. We have so much in common, being Irish, being in London and having gone through this experience 'When I moved to London I was kind of showing him the ropes around here.' Host Dannii Minogue Hugh delved into the Cork gay scene when he was younger, but all the gay bars there, including Chambers, have now sadly shut their doors for good. 'Chambers was my home away from home,' he confirms. 'I used to go there seven days a week. If I wasn't on a night out, I'd drive in on a Sunday just to see what queens were around — they were some of my closet friends. 'There's a lot of grassroots scene now, where a lot of people are taking it into their own hands rather than rely on a big corporation to run nights and create queer spaces. I did the same myself back in Cork and I do the same in London. I run club nights, creating a queer space 'Chambers was great. I really kind of found my confidence through queer nightlife and made a lot of friends and learned a lot about myself through that, so I can provide a space for other people to do that.' Hugh now works in recruitment in London as his day job, as well a being a club promoter at night in the English capital. 'I had got everything out of Cork that I could have, so I wanted to move on,' he points out. 'Home will be always home — a quick Ryanair flight back and I'm home. 'I love London, it's kind of the perfect place for me right now. There's so much opportunity here, both in terms of work sense, social sense, meeting people from all walks of life.' TV show I Kissed A Boy Hugh was attracted to Jack S on the show. 'Jack is hilarious,' he raves. 'That was the first thing that stood out to me. He was bubbling with personality and he is very confident in himself; he knows who he is. He is up for a laugh and also quite flirtatious, so definitely a personality that drew me in. 'Especially being a new boy in there, somebody you can kind of bounce off. 'Jack S loves his jewellery and has a great sense of style, and clothing and hairstyle. He could be a model if he wanted.' Hugh says he didn't really see anything in any of the other lads. 'I guess when I first went in, a lot of people were kind of good-looking in their own right. But, to be honest, throughout the show I didn't focus on anyone else, I wasn't really attracted to anyone else like that,' he reveals. 'I kind of just because friends with a lot of other people, it was mainly just Jack S that I focused on.' Hugh Brien from Cork, who is currently appearing on reality TV show I Kissed A Boy News in 90 Seconds - 15th June 2025 'I truly don't mind masculine or feminine, there's such a stigma around, especially [among] gay men, a section of our community, which can be very problematic. 'But honestly for me it's much more about the personality — we cry, we can laugh, we can challenge each other. 'There's a few more episodes to come, you have to stay tuned, a lot more to develop and come.' Hugh says his longest relationship was for three years back in Cork, and he knew little about the show before taking part. 'I didn't actually know that much about the show when I was approached by one of the casting producers. But I did some research before and saw what the show was about, that it wasn't making up drama, it was just real queer people getting on and having relationships,' he explains. 'It was just amazing representations. It was something I could have definitely benefited with when I was young, and also I was single at the time, so I said 'why not?'.' Two of his London flatmates flew over for an episode screening this weekend. 'It's such an amazing experience, that goes for the boys themselves, the crew, also the fact that we could explore queer relationships — no distractions — was great,' he beams. 'Overall it was amazing experience to be part of. 'Dannii was a huge part of our experience there and, getting to the last few episodes, she was around a lot. She knows everything about us and really does care. I couldn't think of anyone else to fit that kind of host role for the show.'
New York Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Deep Cover' Review: Fighting Crime With Improv
The movie opens with a furious cops-and-robbers car chase through London that eventually draws in a helicopter. Flying low, the chopper zips past a busy brokerage floor where Hugh (Nick Mohammed), a weary drone, watches it in awe and terror. In a relatively short amount of time he'll be drawn into an underworld that will place him in between lines of fire from opposite sides of the law. In 'Deep Cover,' directed by Tom Kingsley, Hugh determines to boost his social confidence by taking a course in improv comedy run by Kat (Bryce Dallas Howard), whose chipper exterior barely masks her befuddlement at how she wound up in her position. Orlando Bloom plays Marlon, who wants to hone the extemporizing 'skills' that his TV-ad-booking agent wished he would bury. The three are soon scouted by Sean Bean's hard-bitten cop Billings, who enlists them to run a small sting. The gang get so carried away trying to entrap a low-level dealer that they wind up being taken for major players, and infiltrating a network overseen by a relatively amiable Paddy Considine and a typically no-nonsense Ian McShane. The plot convolutions test the trio's survival skills — and their improv chops. Nowadays crime comedies don't so much toggle between horror and hilarity as try to intermingle them: One example is a scene in which a corpse needs to be chopped up and disposed of, and poor Hugh is handed the chain saw. Humor is also derived from the fact that the crew is frequently called upon to ingest various intoxicants, legal and taboo. The ensemble is packed with seasoned acting professionals across the board, who more than sell their drunk scenes and deliver more than a few laughs on their way to redemption. Deep CoverRated R for language, corpse dismemberment, other violence, crime in general. Running time: 1 hour 49 minutes. Watch on Prime Video.
