Brave Conor Loftus kicks emotional winning penalty as Crossmolina Deel Rovers crowned All-Ireland intermediate champions
MAYO star Conor Loftus set his grief aside to clinch the All-Ireland club IFC title for Crossmolina with a last-gasp penalty.
The Croke Park decider was postponed following the tragic death of Loftus’ partner Róisín Cryan.
Loftus made himself available for the refixture and capped a strong performance with the 69th-minute winning kick.
When full-time came, Loftus walked straight to the dressing room. GAA president Jarlath Burns spoke of a difficult few weeks for the families and the club while captain Mikie Loftus dedicated the win to Róisín.
Cross manager Brian Benson said: “The last two weeks, three weeks, have been really tough in the club, very emotional.
“While we’re all excited and delighted, our thoughts have to go to them, to Conor Loftus and the Cryans, it’s really difficult for him.
“To see him bolt down the tunnel after winning an All-Ireland in Croke Park, it says a lot.
“It’s a testament to the man he is, to be able to change his focus, to be even thinking about an All-Ireland final in the circumstances.”
A simmering game that was level five times in the first half came to the boil after the break with the Mayo club surging 0-11 to 0-8 clear.
Man of the match Niall Coggins hit three second-half points.
Ballinderry kicked five in a row between the 53rd and 59th minutes to lead by two points in stoppage time.
Coggins pulled back a point for Cross to leave one in it. Then sub Stephen Duffy was controversially adjudged to have been fouled by goalkeeper Ben McKinless.
That is when brave hero Loftus stepped up to slam home one of the most emotional winners Croke Park is likely to see.
CROSSMOLINA DEEL ROVERS: JP Mulhern; D Fox, D Coggins, M Gordetskyy; M Loftus, C Loftus 1-1, 1-0pen, A Coggins; D Syron, J Flynn; K Mulhern 0-1, J Maheady 0-2, 1f, N Coggins 0-3; D Walsh, P Leddy, F Duffy 0-4f. Subs: L Loftus 0-1 for Syron 26 mins, P Loftus for JP Mulhern 45, C Carolan for Walsh 57, S Duffy for Leddy 59, C Fergus for M Loftus 65.
BALLINDERRY: B McKinless; R O’Neill, E Devlin, G McKinless; E Rocks, O Duffin, A Mullan; R Forbes 0-1, S Coleman; T Rocks 0-1, C O’Neill 0-3, 2f, S McCann; C Crozier 0-3, 2f, D Lawn, R Bell 0-3. Subs: D McKinless 0-2 for Coleman 38 mins, M Smyth for Lawn 49, O Mullan for Rocks 65.
REFEREE: S Lonergan (Tipperary).
I walked out my pal’s wedding when I found out she cheated with my ex & is the reason we split, but her man’s mad at ME
HAVING your partner betray your trust can be difficult to get over, especially if your best friend was also involved.
One woman shared the shocking news she learned the morning of her friend’s wedding.
A Reddit user revealed how she found out about her boyfriend’s shocking sex affair (stock image)[/caption]In a Reddit post, the unnamed user explained the series of events that led to both her romantic break-up and the end of her friendship.
She explained that she had been dating her former partner for four years.
According to her, they “got serious enough where we starting planning for our future.”
“I thought we were pretty happy, but last year he dumped me pretty suddenly,” she said.
She recalled how she “tried to figure it out” but was brushed off by her ex.
The Redditor went to stay with her best friend and her fiancé, describing them as her “rocks.”
She explained how the pair had been “overwhelmingly supportive and loving.”
At this time, her friend had asked her to be her maid-of-honour, which she said was a “no-brainer.”
However, the morning of the wedding, the groom asked her to meet him for an early breakfast.
He informed her that the bride had admitted to having an affair with her boyfriend.
This eventually led to the breakdown of the original poster’s relationship.
The groom explained that his fiancé wanted to come clean to “start their marriage fresh.”
He revealed that he was forgiving her and just wanted to move forward.
After debating whether or not to tell her, he decided he would give her all the information.
“I guess he had expected me to forgive Stacy too because the affair was ‘so long ago,'” she said.
Four red flags your partner is cheating
Private Investigator Aaron Bond from BondRees revealed four warning signs your partner might be cheating.
They start to take their phone everywhere with them
In close relationships, it’s normal to know each other’s passwords and use each other’s phones, if their phone habits change then they may be hiding something.
Aaron says: “If your partner starts changing their passwords, starts taking their phone everywhere with them, even around the house or they become defensive when you ask to use their phone it could be a sign of them not being faithful.”
“You should also look at how they place their phone down when not in use. If they face the phone with the screen facing down, then they could be hiding something.”
They start telling you less about their day
When partners cheat they can start to avoid you, this could be down to them feeling guilty or because it makes it easier for them to lie to you.
“If you feel like your partner has suddenly begun to avoid you and they don’t want to do things with you any more or they stop telling you about their day then this is another red flag.”
“Partners often avoid their spouses or tell them less about their day because cheating can be tough, remembering all of your lies is impossible and it’s an easy way to get caught out,” says Aaron.
Their libido changes
Your partner’s libido can change for a range of reasons so it may not be a sure sign of cheating but it can be a red flag according to Aaron.
Aaron says: “Cheaters often have less sex at home because they are cheating, but on occasions, they may also have more sex at home, this is because they feel guilty and use this increase in sex to hide their cheating. You may also find that your partner will start to introduce new things into your sex life that weren’t there before.”
They become negative towards you
Cheaters know that cheating is wrong and to them, it will feel good, this can cause tension and anxiety within themselves which they will need to justify.
“To get rid of the tension they feel inside they will try to convince themselves that you are the problem and they will become critical of you out of nowhere. Maybe you haven’t walked the dog that day, put the dishes away or read a book to your children before bedtime. A small problem like this can now feel like a big deal and if you experience this your partner could be cheating,” warns Aaron.
However, the Redditor explained that “the opposite pretty much happened” and she walked out on the wedding.
This caused a “huge mess” for the happy couple as she was involved in most of the planning for the day.
She revealed that the pair had been “slandering” her online since their big day.
According to her, they were saying that she ruined “their once in a lifetime moment.”
Reddit users shared their thoughts on the situation in the comments section.
“This sounds like a soap opera episode,” said one baffled reader.
“The bride along with the ex caused her heartbreak, f**k them,” wrote another person.
“Consequences suck, you screw your best friend over then ask her to be maid-of-honour?
“Bride is a heartless b***h and deserved to be embarrassed.”
The poster was informed that her boyfriend and best friend slept together the morning of her friend’s wedding (stock image)[/caption]Dublin weather: Met Eireann reveal exact time ‘heavy rain’ to move away as end of stormy weather in sight for capital
DUBLINERS are seeing conditions start to look up this week following a weekend of heavy storms.
Storm Eowyn left a trail of destruction on Friday, with schools, businesses and public transport shut down all over the capital.
This was followed by heavy rain and strong gusts as Storm Herminia followed on Sunday, causing further miserable conditions throughout the county.
Hundreds of homes and businesses in Dublin still remain without power as the ESB as confirmed many will not see electricity return until as late as Wednesday.
As schools reopen this morning, Met Eireann has predicted the exact time things will begin to improve for Dublin.
Today is set to start out with blustery conditions many saw over the last number of days.
This will be paired with spells of rain or showers also, with some becoming heavy at times.
However, there are set to be some dry and bright spells coming in the afternoon, with winds easing off later.
Temperatures remain normal for the time of year, hitting highs of 8C or 9C.
Overnight, the weather is set to take another turn as outbreaks of rain will continue.
There will be some drier periods also overnight for some, with temperatures as low as 4C to 6C.
Tomorrow is when many will see a major shift in conditions as more sunny spells emerge.
Met Eireann said: “Tomorrow, Tuesday will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers with longer spells of rain possible at times.
“Showers will become isolated in the evening.
“Highest temperatures of 7C to 8C with fresh and gusty northwesterly winds, becoming moderate to fresh westerly later.”
Overnight on Tuesday, it will remain dry, with frost and icy patches likely to develop as temperatures drop to -1C to 3C.
A colder day will hit on Wednesday with sunny spells to accompany it, and temperatures of 5C to 8C.
Scattered showers will return overnight on Wednesday for a time in the midst of clear spells, with lows again of -1C to 3C.
Met Eireann also warned: “It will turn frosty with a few mist or fog patches too.”
Thursday will then seen dry weather remain with sunny spells staying put, amid highs of 5C to 9C.
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Lidl is selling a £4 dupe of Molton Brown’s luxury £85 candle & there’s three iconic fragrances to choose from
IF you want your home to smell fabulous but without the designer price tag, fear not, you’ve come to the right place.
Whilst the Molton Brown candles are loved by many, if the £85 price tag sends shivers down your spine, don’t worry, we’ve got something just for you.
Id you’re a fan of Molton Brown, but can’t stand the eye-watering price tags, fear not, we’ve got just the thing[/caption] Luckily for you, Lidl is launching a new collection of £3.99 dupe candles – and they’re strikingly similar to those from Molton Brown[/caption] There’s three iconic scents to choose from[/caption] Compared to the 600g candles from Molton Brown, shoppers will save £81.01[/caption]Thanks to Lidl, you’ll soon be able to get your hands on some new luxe-inspired candles for a fraction of the price – yes, you heard that correctly.
Thanks to this upcoming launch, shoppers will have a chance to buy high-end scents at a fraction of the cost.
In just a few days time, you’ll be able to nab candles from Lidl that are strikingly similar to those from posh brand Molton Brown – but for just £3.99.
Not only do they smell just like the real deal, but the minimalist design and packaging is sure to go down a hit with bargain hunters.
Even better, if you’re a Lidl Plus member, you’ll be able to nab the Deluxe Botanical Candles for even less – costing you only £3.39.
There are three new scents dropping in Lidl stores from Thursday 30th January – Rhubarb & Rose, Orange & Bergamot and Gingerlily.
So if you’ve always wanted the cult-classic Orange & Bergamot Signature Candle from Molton Brown, but couldn’t justify the hefty price tag, then you’ll need to set your alarm and get down to the German retailer, and fast.
Whilst the Molton Brown candles are available in two sizes – 190g and 600g – the new Deluxe Lidl buys are 250g.
Thanks to these new candles, regular Lidl shoppers will save £81.01 compared to Molton Brown’s large candle, and £38.01 compared to the smaller size.
Meanwhile, Lidl Plus members will pocket an extra £81.61 when compared to the bigger buy, and £38.61 compared to the slightly smaller one.
As well as the fruity orange candle, the Rhubarb & Rose offering is practically identical to Molton Brown’s Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Luxury Candle.
But you’ll have to move fast if you want to stock up on these stunning middle of Lidl finds, as like all middle aisle finds, they are sure to sell out quick.
Why do Aldi and Lidl have such fast checkouts
IF you’ve ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you’ll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi’s speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It’s all part of Aldi’s plan to be as efficient as possible – and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses “shelf-ready” packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
And that’s not all, as recently we’ve shoppers go wild for some of Lidl’s other new dupes released in stores.
You’ll need to keep your eyes peeled for the Sol De Janeiro-inspired body and hair spray mists which usually cost £38, but Lidl’s version is just £3.99.
Where does Lidl want to open new stores?
LIDL has published a new list of desired locations for potential new stores. The list includes, amongst many others, the following towns and cities:
- Bristol
- Derby
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Nottingham
- Oxford
- Southampton
- Swansea
- Birmingham
- Sheffield
- Cambridge
- Edinburgh
To see the full list, click here.
Also on offer are shower gels that look strikingly similar to those from Lush, but for just £1.99.
There’s two scents to choose from – Dizzy Rose which is a dupe of Lush favourite Rose Jam, while Mintilicious Tingle is very similar to the iconic Dirty Springwash.
Shoppers should also look out for the new Aesop dupe – the Deluxe Aromatic Hand Wash, which will cost just £2.99, £30 than the iconic Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash.
There’s even a Jo Malone dupe too, with a new Blackberry & Bay hand wash for £1.99, £34.01 cheaper than the luxe version.
But shoppers will need to move fast, as these dupes are sure to sell out fast[/caption]Bargain hunters are raving about ‘super strong’ hairspray – it’s ‘windproof’ and less than a fiver from Asda
IT’S not just your garden furniture that can take a battering during the current windy weather – your hair can too.
But as Storm Eowyn thrashes parts of the country, beauty fans have revealed the secret to your locks staying in place all day long.
Hair fans have been raving about the bargain spray[/caption] The hairspray is a must-have for the current windy weather[/caption]It turns out Got2b’s Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray is all you need to keep every strand in place, no matter the weather.
The best part is the hairspray is currently on offer in Asda for just £4.28 – so what are you waiting for?
The “super strong hold hairspray” boasts up to 72 hours of hold for all hair types, and is “easy to wash out”, according to the product description.
The hairspray, which comes in the eye-catching yellow bottle, has been described as “iconic”.
It offers a fresh citrus smell too, so there’s no need to stress about the usual hairspray odour.
The product has hundreds of rave reviews online too from happy shoppers who swear by the stuff to keep their hair set all day.
One person awarded the hairspray a perfect five star rating and wrote: “I’ve been using this hairspray for years and I’ll never go back to another brand!
“I use it to do my 80’s hairstyles. My hair has withstood wind, rain, and even being shut in a car door.”
And a second long time shopper agreed: “I’ve gone through hundreds of cans of this stuff over the past five years.
“It’s an absolutely awesome product and is the best on the market.”
And one mum was left amazed after using the spray on her daughter’s hair.
She said: “I never use hairsprays due to the stickiness they leave on the hair. I had to buy one to make my daughter’s hair for her trampoline competition.
“A two hour training didn’t mess her bun at all, although I didn’t dare to use too much first.
“In the evening I was worrying how will her hair look like next day at school as we didn’t have time to wash it, I just brushed her hair and for my surprise it was soft again, not sticky or rough at all. Amazing.”
You can get your hands on the 300ml bottle for just £4.28, or nab a mini travel size bottle for on the go for just £2.
The hairspray isn’t the only product from got2b that’s perfect for keeping stay hair in place either, the Glued 4 Brows & Edges 2in1 Gel is also a must-have.
The gel can be used to keep your eyebrows in place, but is also perfect for those annoying flyaway hairs.
The “Innovative styling gel” has been specially formulated to be “fast drying with no flakes and without stickiness or residue.”
“It does exactly what it says it should, and holds it all in place,” one person wrote as part of a review on Asda’s website.
And a second agreed: “Not only does it work great for holding down those awkward sticking up brow hairs but it also takes the annoying baby hairs and side burns. A must have for your handbag.”
What are the biggest hair care mistakes?
Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at Philip Kingsley spoke exclusively to Fabulous.
Not looking after your scalp
Your scalp is an extension of the skin on your forehead and it should be given similar attention and care to the skin on your face. Scalp health is vital to healthy hair growth. Your scalp is your hair’s support system, and a flaky or inflamed scalp can contribute to hair loss and also impact the quality of hairs as they emerge from the follicle. Do cleanse and tone your scalp frequently. Try to leave no more than 2 days between shampoos.
High heat styling
The most common cause of hair damage is high heat styling – either with a blow dryer or straighteners. While it may take a little longer, a low to medium heat setting will give you great styling results, but without dryness, breakage and split ends. You should also always use a heat protective product such as our Daily Damage Defence and don’t hold your dryer right next to your strands.
Not eating well
Even if you’re using the best products in the world, if you aren’t eating well your hair’s condition and rate of growth won’t be at its optimal. Hair is a dispensable tissue as it isn’t needed for physical survival. This means nutrients are first used to keep essential cells functioning, with hair receiving them last.
Fans spot classy gesture from Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson to Man City newbie Abdukodir Khusanov after horror debut
NICOLAS JACKSON was seen making a classy gesture to rookie Abdukodir Khusanov following a horror start to his debut.
The Chelsea forward was lining up against the newly-signed Manchester City defender.
And the Blues star helped his side get off to the perfect start during Sunday’s Etihad clash as he pounced on an error by Khusanov.
The 20-year-old, signed from Lens for a fee in the region of £34million, miscued his jump to clear an aerial ball after grappling with Jackson.
As the ball bounced behind him he then ran back towards his goal and inexplicably tried to head it back to his goalkeeper, only for the header to be underhit.
This then allowed Jackson to nab the ball back before squaring it for Noni Madueke to put Chelsea ahead after just three minutes.
Mere moments later Khusanov was involved in another flashpoint as he gave the ball away before clattering Cole Palmer outside the area and being given a yellow card as a result.
The Uzbek defender appeared to be quite emotional following his baptism of fire at the Etihad.
During the free-kick, Jackson – who had his own struggles when initially arriving in England – was pictured attempting to comfort the defender.
Fans picked up on the kind gesture on social media.
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One fan said: “Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson tried to comfort Khusanov last night, this is such a lovely gesture.”
A second said: “Well played to Jackson, understands this is a hard league and this lads got it stacked against him. He’ll do well I’m a fan of him already.”
A third added: “Respect button checked.”
Another said: “Good man.”
However, some fans could not help but reminisce of times past when such emotion would have been exploited.
One fan said: “I miss Diego Costa in situations like this.”
A second said: “This is why he will never be elite. He’s not a killer. The mentality is not right. You do this after the game.”
A third added: “Utter woke nonsense, should’ve whispered ‘Barclays heritage’ in his ear.”
Khusanov recovered to have a solid debut aside from his horror introduction to Premier League life as he was replaced by John Stones in the 54th minute.
Pep Guardiola insisted the error was “the best lesson you can take”, when talking to reporters after the game.
Fortunately for him as well, City managed to recover to win the game as Chelsea’s own Robert Sanchez was involved in a huge howler of his own between the sticks to gift Erling Haaland a goal.
Fellow debutant Omar Marmoush – signed from Eintracht Frankfurt for around £59m – impressed and had the ball in the back of the net, only for it to be ruled offside.
The result moved City back into the top four, while Chelsea dropped to sixth place.
City need to win against Club Brugge on Wednesday or face going out of the Champions League in the league phase.
Chelsea ‘revisit talks with Bayern Munich to sign Mathys Tel’ and Nkunku could go the other way in swap transfer
CHELSEA are set to revisit talks with Bayern Munich to sign Mathys Tel, according to reports.
The Blues showed an interest in the forward earlier this month but were told Tel wanted to stay at Bayern.
However after failing to feature in the last three matches the Frenchman could be available for a move with time running out in the transfer window.
Chelsea are set to try again to see if Tel has changed his mind, according to the Daily Mail.
They could even offer Christopher Nkunku as part of the deal with Bayern interested in the out of favour forward.
Nkunku has made just three Premier League starts this season and could be allowed to leave on loan.
Manchester United are also keen on the French international.
It has been rumoured Nkunku could move to Old Trafford on loan as part of a deal that would see Chelsea sign Alejandro Garnacho.
United have reportedly slapped a £55million asking price on the head of the 20-year-old, who Blues boss Enzo Maresca is open to signing.
He said: “We pay attention [to the market] if something can happen.
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“But 10 days to go, we didn’t do anything, just we called back Trev [Chalobah].
“We’ll see in the next 10 days if something is going to happen.”