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BBC News
11-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'It's unreal' - Tyrone's McElholm wins U20 player award
Tyrone's Eoin McElholm says being named the GAA's Under-20 Footballer of the Year is "unreal". McElholm starred as the Red Hands secured back-to-back All-Ireland titles, hitting 2-4 in the victory over Louth in last month's final. The Loughmacrory forward was also one of six Tyrone players - alongside Conan McGarvey, Joey Clarke, Caolan Donnelly, Callum Daly and Ruairi McCullagh - named in the under-20 team of the year."It's something I dreamed of when I started playing under-20s," McElholm told BBC Sport NI. "To win the All-Ireland and win this as well is unreal."McElholm has also featured for the Tyrone seniors this year, coming off the bench in last month's All-Ireland round-robin win over Donegal in Ballybofey. "I've balanced it well," he added."Malachy [O'Rourke, senior manager] and Paul [Devlin, under-20 boss] have definitely communicated well. If I needed to be at senior training I'd be there and if I needed to go to under-20s training I'd be there so it's worked out well and I got the best out of it."McElholm also highlighted the importance of the under-20 grade for young players hoping to break through into senior football. "It's a stepping stone but it's also a competition in itself that will be remembered for years by the boys that won it."It's an unbelievable reward, winning the Under-20 and especially a few boys in the team, including me, won it back-to-back."
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Surprising location of secret 1850s carriage house on the market for $3.75million
Just steps from the vibrant pulse of New York City, an 1850s carriage house offers an unexpected oasis of calm in the very heart of Manhattan. Tucked within a hidden courtyard just blocks from the electric energy of Times Square, a stunning and secluded carriage house has emerged on the market for the first time since 1981 - carrying a striking $3.75million price tag. Located at 422 West 46th Street in the center of a Hell's Kitchen block, the three-bedroom, three-bathroom co-op spans approximately 1,500 square feet across two thoughtfully designed floors. 'Somebody could be in here and you wouldn't know that you are in the heart of Times Square,' listing agent Paul Devlin of Brown Harris Stevens told the New York Post. Once a hub for horse-drawn carts delivering milk to local residents in the 1850s, the building's lower floors were originally built as stables, its historic charm quietly preserved behind suburb-like greenery. The hidden gem is now part of an exclusive 18-unit co-op known as The Carriage House at Clinton Court and offers a rare pocket of peace in the center of the Big Apple. 'You can look out the windows and see the H&M tower from the bedroom window, but when you come down to the courtyard, it's serenely quiet,' Delvin added. Surrounded by towering apartment buildings and glassy skyscrapers, this free-standing carriage house - bathed in natural light from windows on all sides - stands as a rare architectural anomaly in classic New York fashion. From the street, a narrow sliver - the original horse passage - remains barely visible behind a charming iron gate. As you walk through, you're transported to a mid-block courtyard that captures the intimate charm of New Orleans' French Quarter, a striking contrast to the hustle and bustle of Manhattan. Beyond the courtyard and up a set of granite stairs, the front porch - adorned with cozy outdoor décor and a couch against a rustic brick wall - offers the perfect retreat for a lazy morning, feeling more like a private enclave than a city of eight million. Inside, the home radiates timeless character and warmth, where two original wood-burning fireplaces and intricate stained glass details beautifully enhance its vintage appeal. Venturing further inside, you'll discover a versatile space - perfect as an office, bedroom suite, or studio - with direct access to the duplex beyond. The living and dining rooms unfold beneath high ceilings, centered around the stunning wood-burning fireplace. Through elegant glass-paned doors, a cozy kitchen awaits - highlighted by a unique stained-glass pass-through, vibrant red-orange cabinets and a textured, brick backsplash behind the sink. Upstairs, a primary bedroom features a second-wood burning fireplace, accompanied by a second bedroom, two full bathrooms and a washer/dryer closet. As part of the 18-unit cooperative, the listing carries a monthly fee of approximately $4,000. Once home to horses making neighborhood deliveries, the carriage house and the surrounding tenement buildings later evolved into a hub for 20th-century artists trying to make their big break in the heart of New York. Adding to its rich history, the hidden gem was once home to the Menaconi Brothers - the sculptors who crafted the iconic flagpole bases seen at the New York Public Library, according to Tom Miller in a Daytonian in Manhattan article. After purchasing the property in 1919, the duo transformed the carriage house into an art studio, adding a one-story eastern extension crowned with skylight to invite natural light into their creative space. In a 1937 New York Times article, the artist's works scattered throughout the courtyard were described as 'almost too picturesque, like a stage version of Montmartre', according to Miller, who cited the piece. 'A pair of Italian architectural sculptors lead lives of amazing and beautiful detachment among dadoes, gargoyles, rainspouts that are grinning fauns, plaster cornices,' the 1937 article read. Beautiful as it may be, Clinton Court is also steeped in eerie lore - widely regarded as one of New York City's most haunted buildings, with reports of at least three women having jumped to their deaths from the roof, as reported by Untapped. Long ago, a sailor known as Old Moor was said to be hanged to death in the courtyard, according to a New York Times article dating back to 1993. Not long after, his ghost reportedly appeared in front of the coachman's wife - who startled, fell down several flights of stairs, suffering fatal injuries as a result. From then on, people say she joined Old Moor on his nightly patrols, and the legend of the haunted courtyard began to grow. For years, the family's grandchildren impersonated ghosts - until one evening, a true ghost is said to have risen before them, terrifying one child so deeply that she too tumbled down the stairs, becoming another restless spirit in the already crowded courtyard. Nevertheless, the property has long drawn artists, actors, playwrights and other theater luminaries - including actress Elizabeth Ashley and playwright Neil Simon. According to the brokerage, the property has since served as a filming location for several well-known projects - Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway and Deconstructing Harry, along with popular New York City-based shows like Law & Order and Blue Bloods.
The Herald Scotland
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Risky Rangers appointment Russell Martin starts on back foot
At best, these appointments have inspired the odd 'well, let's see how he does.' Mostly though, they have sent their fanbases into tailspins of despair six weeks or so before a ball is even kicked in anger. (Image: SNS Group Paul Devlin) Every appointment is a gamble of sorts, of course. But there are degrees of risk. These decisions could be spun as brave calls, as the leadership at these clubs choose a direction of travel and press ahead no matter the prevailing winds of public opinion. Or, in the words of a sage man once of this parish - the dogs bark, and the caravan keeps moving. As the bold Pedro found out to his cost though, with such brave calls can come grave consequences, and a short rope should things not get off to the best of starts. Read more: At Ibrox, given the buoyancy still present due to the recent takeover and the good feeling towards the new owners, there may have been an argument that there would be a longer period of grace for the incoming manager than might usually be the case. But for Martin, who hasn't so much split opinion as unified it against his appointment, that seems unlikely. This is also the first major call that the club's new leadership have made, and so will be the first opportunity for them and their decision-making to be judged by the Rangers fanbase. They will no doubt have done their due diligence and believe he is the right man to spearhead this new era at Ibrox, but it is hard to shake the feeling that not only will Martin start on the back foot because of fan opinion, but that this news has taken a little of the wind out of Rangers sails just as the support were whipping themselves into a frenzy about the future. Playing devil's advocate though, while Martin might not be the sexiest name, and while his record at Southampton last season was also extremely underwhelming, with one win and two draws from his 13 matches before he got the bullet, you can also at least see some logic behind the choice when compared to the other runners and riders. Is Martin, for instance, with over 250 games under his belt as a manager with MK Dons, Swansea and Southampton, any more of a risk than Davide Ancelotti, with a grand total of none? And has Steven Gerrard's record since leaving Rangers (or much of his record while at the club) offered any sort of evidence that he would be a success a second time around? I would argue no, on both counts. And until last season as he led a Southampton team that clearly wasn't up to the level into the English Premier League, Martin's record at St Mary's was actually pretty good. He is hardly the first manager to have built a side that works it's way out of the English Championship but is not quite up to the EPL, and he won't be the last, but while he copped flak for being dogmatic in sticking to his principles, the style he implemented with the Saints could in fact translate well into the different context he is coming into at Rangers. I wonder how much of the negative reaction from the Rangers support is driven by Martin's disappointing stint at Ibrox as a player, rather than a cold assessment of his time in the dugout. He was poor in Glasgow on the pitch, yes, but the shambolic state of Rangers at the time surely offers at least some mitigation. More pertinently, there are admittedly some more understandable red flags though when it comes to his oft referenced 'attacking' style of play. For every mention of his high-pressing, expansive approach, there is also the caveat that his priority is to hog possession. Which is all well and good, but if the Rangers fans wanted to watch their team endlessly pass the ball to one another in front of a low block with little idea of how to penetrate it, then Philippe Clement would still be in a job. Whether Martin will ultimately be a success at Rangers, as with any managerial appointment, only time will tell. The only thing that his selection tells us unequivocally is that the new men in the Rangers boardroom are quite prepared to make unpopular decisions if they feel it is in the best long-term interests of the club. (Image: SNS Group) As I said, a bold strategy, and as with all such calls, the reward or the failure will likely be spectacular. This appointment could solidify Andrew Cavenagh, Paraag Marathe, Kevin Thelwell and Dan Purdy's credentials as the crack team who are finally destined to end this long period for Rangers in Celtic's shadow, or it could very well tarnish their reputations right out of the gate. What they must do, and this will fall on sporting director Thelwell and technical director Purdy, is provide the players that Martin needs to implement his preferred style properly, and at least give their man a fighting chance. Because with the current squad, I just don't see it. The coming weeks, and their recruitment, could well be even bigger and more consequential for Rangers than their controversial decision to plump for Martin as the man in the dugout. Now, does anyone have the odds on Hamilton Accies hero Dougie Imrie becoming the new Motherwell manager?
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Pure euphoric feeling' for young Tyrone star McElholm
Eoin McElholm has had a busy few weeks chasing trophies with Tyrone at two different Saturday, the Loughmacrory talent was with the senior panel as they stormed Ballybofey and beat Ulster champions Donegal to begin their All-Ireland series in the best possible McElholm came off the bench for the last 15 minutes in Ballybofey, he played a starring role in Armagh on Wednesday evening as the Tyrone Under-20s retained their All-Ireland crown with a thumping 5-16 to 0-17 win over hit 2-4 for Paul Devlin's youngsters, eclipsed only by Noah Grimes' 2-6, after hitting 0-7 in last year's final victory over Kerry. "I'm absolutely over the moon, just a pure euphoric feeling," said McElholm, whose sparkling performances attracted interest from the Australian Football League (AFL) last year."Coming back to the 20s for another year and doing back-to-back is absolutely massive."McElholm is now expected to make a swift return to the senior panel for Saturday's Sam Maguire contest against Mayo in Omagh and help Malachy O'Rourke's side tighten their grip at the top of Group One. "It absolutely doesn't [get much better than this," he added."It was a great win against Donegal but it's only two points at the end of the day so now we have to focus on Mayo. "It was an unbelievable night. All the things I dreamt of when I was younger have become reality."Tyrone have now won three All-Ireland U20 titles in the past four years, and with the minors winning the Ulster title on Sunday, the county's conveyor belt of young talent showing no signs of stopping. "There's great footballers in every position," said McElholm. "That's what you need. You need the whole thing flowing in the right direction and it looks like it is."
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Tyrone hammer Louth to defend U20 All-Ireland title
Tyrone retained the All-Ireland under-20 title with a 4-16 to 0-17 win over Louth at the Athletic Grounds. The victory marks a third title in four years for the Red Hands at the grade. Tyrone's ability to find the back of the net proved the difference against a Louth side appearing in their first ever final at the level. Noah Grimes (2-6) and Eoin McElholm (2-4) along with a late goal from substitute Shea McDermott marked a blistering attacking display. Paul Devlin's side led 2-7 to 0-8 at half-time, Grimes hitting his first goal on 12 minutes after a fine pass from Matthew Quinn. Louth responded to lead by one with five to the break, Sean Callaghan's two pointer the pick of their efforts. McElholm latched onto a poor kick-out to feed a composed Grims, who scored a second goal as the Red Hands landed 1-3 just before the could have ended the game as a contest early in the second half but Conor O'Neill had his effort for a goal remarkably saved by Tiarnan Markey. Louth responded with a two pointer from Tadgh McDonnell and scores from Lennon and McDonnell to cut the deficit to three. Despite the fright, McElholm who featured for the senior side in Saturday's win over Donegal showed his class with two goals in five minutes before substitute McDermott added gloss with a classy fifth goal on the whistle. Tyrone: C McGarvey; F Nelis, B Hughes, C Devlin; C Daly, J Clarke (0-1), C Donnelly (0-1); C Devlin, C O'Neill (0-1); C Sheehy, E McElholm (2-4), M Quinn; N Grimes (2-6), R McCullagh (0-2 1f), L Og Mossey. Subs: Eoin Donaghy for Sheehy (52), Cormac Mallon for L Og Mossey (55), Shea McDermott (1-1) for C Devlin (58), Liam Lawn for McCullagh (60), Sean Broderick for Nelis (60). Louth: T Markey; M Reid, K Martin, P Tinnelly; T McDonnell (0-3 1 2pt), C McGinty; S Callaghan (0-3 1 2pt), J Maguire (0-2 1 2pt); S Lennon (0-1), C Mac Criosta, P Grimes-Murphy; A Gillespie (0-1 1f), T McDonnell (0-2 1f), D Dorian (0-1). Subs: Ben McKeown for Reid (43), James McGlew for McGinty (50), Dylan Shevlin (0-1) for D Dorian (50).Referee: N Mooney (Cavan)
