John Murphy

Dublin

Deputy Editor at Extra.ie

Deputy Editor at DMG Media

Deputy Editor, https://t.co/xWWGfLSstx with DMG Media. Cork man. All views my own etc etc

Articles

Fans go wild for 125/1 longshot after first Eurovision semi-final

3 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Fans went wild for a 125/1 longshot after the first Eurovision semi-final on Tuesday night. The Song Contest kicked off with more absurd acts, including Estonia’s Tommy Cash with an Italian parody performance. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Cash flicked his feet around the stage while singing the silly Espresso Macchiato, which referenced typical Italian phrases, and a screen behind him on stage said ‘winner’s cafe’.
'Devastated' Prime Time reporter pays tribute to friend Garda Flatley

4 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Prime Time reporter Conor Wilson has revealed that he personally knew the Garda who tragically lost his life in an incident at a speed checkpoint on Sunday. Kevin Flatley died after being hit by a motorcycle as he was recording vehicles’ speeds on the R132 at Lanestown on Sunday afternoon. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW The 49-year-old had served as a garda for 26 years and had been with the Roads Policing Unit since 2018.
Athair beirt pháiste óga, a fuair bás

5 days ago | extrag.ie | John Murphy

Bhí an Garda Kevin Flatley, a maraíodh ag seicphointe luais i mBaile Átha Cliath, ina athair beirt a d’oibrigh mar Gharda ar feadh 26 bliain. Maraíodh an Garda Flatley, a bhí 49 bliain d’aois, tar éis do gluaisrothar é a bhualadh ag seicphointe i mBaile Átha Cliath. Bhí sé ar thaobh an bhóthair le gunna luais aige nuair a bhuail an gluaisrothar é ag an sean- bhóthar ó Shord go Baile Brigín, ar an R132 ag Baile Lána roimh 1pm Dé Domhnaigh.
Off-duty doctor rushed to Garda Kevin Flatley's aid

5 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

An off-duty doctor rushed to help Garda Kevin Flatley after he was struck by a motorcycle at a speed checkpoint on Sunday. The 49-year-old guard died after being hit by a motorbike as he was recording vehicles’ speeds on the R132 at Lanestown on Sunday afternoon. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW After the collision, involving a Yamaha R1 motorbike, an off-duty doctor came to Garda Flatley’s aid.
In pics: The Irish steal the show on BAFTAs red carpet

5 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

The Irish stole the show on the BAFTAs red carpet on Sunday night with the likes of Nicola Coughlan and Maura Higgins pulling out all the stops. The ceremony, which is being presented by Scottish actor Alan Cumming at London’s Royal Festival Hall, will see ITV recognised with the BAFTA TV special award for commissioning post office drama Mr Bates.
Shock in Dublin as Garda killed at speed checkpoint

5 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Gardai in Dublin are in a state of shock after an officer was killed while conducting a speed checkpoint. The horrifying incident occurred near Lanestown in north county Dublin on Sunday morning. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW It has since been reported that the garda who lost his life was 49-year-old Garda Kevin Flatley. He was the father of two young children. Gardai and emergency services remain at the scene on the R132.
Shock in Dublin as Garda killed at speed checkpoint

5 days ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Gardai in Dublin are in a state of shock after an officer was killed while conducting a speed checkpoint. The horrifying incident occurred near Lanestown in north county Dublin on Sunday morning. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW It has since been reported that the garda who lost his life in the incident was 49-year-old Garda Kevin Flatley. He was the father of two young children. Gardai and emergency services remain at the scene on the R132 where the garda lost his life.
White smoke emerges from Sistine Chapel as new Pope elected

1 week ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

A new Pope has been elected with white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel confirming the news to the world. The pontiff is the 267th Pope, becoming the religious leader of Catholics across the globe and someone believed to be called to be the successor to St Peter, who was the first.
'The time has come'

1 week ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Joe Duffy has announced that he is retiring from RTÉ and stepping down as the voice of Liveline after 27 years. A hugely popular figure with listeners, Joe has been with RTE for close to four decades – joining Liveline on Radio 1 in 1998.
Maro Itoje named as captain as 15 Irish players make the Lions squad

1 week ago | extra.ie | John Murphy

Maro Itoje has become the first English captain of the British and Irish Lions since Martin Johnson in 2001 after being placed in charge of the squad bound for Australia this summer. Head coach Andy Farrell has turned to the lock after he impressed while leading England during this year’s Six Nations, helping them finish runners-up.