Cyriel Dessers has a way of making people take notice. The Nigerian striker, born in Belgium, carved out a career pairing physical power with a sharp eye for goal, after finishing as Scottish Premiership top scorer with 18 goals in 2024-25 before swapping Rangers for Panathinaikos. Full name: Cyriel Kolawole Dessers · Date of birth: … Read more
There’s a reason snooker fans still talk about the 1985 World Championship final decades later: it delivered the kind of drama that feels scripted. Dennis Taylor, the unassuming Northern Irishman with the oversized glasses, pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in sports history. Born: 19 January 1949 · Professional career start: 1972 · World … Read more
You remember him because he was the kid who outran the T-1000, but Edward Furlong’s life after Terminator 2 has been a much harder chase. He went from being one of the most recognisable child actors in the world to a cautionary tale of addiction and arrests. Date of birth: August 2, 1977 · Age … Read more
Anyone who’s tried finding a new mobile phone knows the feeling: endless specs, confusing network offers, and a price tag that keeps climbing. For shoppers in Ireland, picking the best device in 2026 means balancing flagship features against local deals from Three, Vodafone, and eir. Mobile phone users in Ireland: 5.5 million (ComReg 2024) · … Read more
Kevin Muscat has never been a figure who inspires indifference. Loved by teammates for his commitment and loathed by opponents for his aggression, the Australian’s path from one of football’s most controversial players to a serious managerial candidate at Rangers is as unlikely as it is compelling. With reported talks in October 2025 placing him … Read more
Door handles are something we touch dozens of times a day without a second thought. But choose the wrong one, or spot a tea bag hanging from it, and suddenly they demand attention. Average DIY replacement time: 15–30 minutes · Most popular door handle finish: Satin nickel · Number of common handle styles: Over 5 … Read more
Few internet personalities have cycled through fame, controversy, and a death hoax quite like Lil Tay. In August 2025, shortly after turning 18, she launched an OnlyFans account and claimed to have made over $1 million within hours, according to People (celebrity news outlet). Here’s a look at where the viral child star stands now … Read more
Few footballers grind through being third-choice goalkeeper at a giant club and still end up pulling on a national-team shirt. Karl Darlow has done exactly that — from the fringes at Newcastle United to Manchester United’s backup keeper and a senior cap for Wales. Age: 35 (born 8 October 1990) · Height: 6 ft 1 … Read more
There’s a reason Benedict Bridgerton feels so real — and it’s not just the Regency-era costumes. Luke Thompson, the actor behind the second Bridgerton son, has spent years breathing life into a character that audiences can’t stop talking about. Born on 4 July 1988 in Southampton, England, Thompson has quietly built a career spanning theatre, … Read more
There’s a reason DNA tests are among the most searched topics in Ireland — a single cheek swab can confirm a biological father, trace your ancestors back centuries, or give you an ethnicity estimate that surprises even your family, but with providers like AlphaBiolabs, EasyDNA, and Ancestry competing for your trust and prices ranging from … Read more