Pierce posts message of love to wife
Singer Dame Shirley signs new album deal for a ‘grand finale’ Former solicitors appear in court charged with defrauding several banks of thousands of euro
Actor Brosnan
PIERCE Brosnan posted a touching declaration of love to his wife as they celebrated their anniversary yesterday.
The Meath born actor, 67, said: “Happy anniversary my love Keely... my brown eyed girl, should I fall behind wait for me... as ever, my love”.
Wife Keely Shaye Smith replied with a series of love heart emojis, while fans fawned over the couple’s longlasting and romantic relationship.
One commented: “How delicious to have such a loving relationship.”
Another said: “That is a true picture of happiness.”
Meanwhile, Keely posted on her own page: “You are the finest, loveliest, and tenderest person I have ever known.”
Shirley in 1957 TV rehearsals
Lyndsey Clarke
TWO former solicitors appeared in court yesterday over a Garda probe into the alleged theft of several hundred thousand euro from several banks.
Lyndsey Clarke, 37, and 46-year-old Keith Flynn from Cork, were each charged with a single offence of conspiracy to commit fraud at Cork District
SHE famously sang Diamonds Are Forever – but it looks like Dame Shirley Bassey’s singing career may not be so eternal.
At 83, the legendary Welsh singer has signed a deal with Decca for an LP described as “her grand finale”.
Shirley said it’s
“a celebration of
70 years in showbiz, 70 years of support from my fans and 70 years of music!”
She added:
“I’ve trodden the boards of many stages and kicked up many a diamante heel!”
The diva, famed for gowns as glittering as her career, has certainly come a long way. Shirley was born in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, the youngest of seven, to a Nigerian dad and a mum from Teesside.
Her father left when she was two. So, at 15, she quit school for a job in
Court. Flynn is charged with conspiring with Clarke between January 1, 2016 and June 26, 2018 to defraud AIB, Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank and other financial institutions by creating false identities for the purpose of obtaining credit dishonestly with the effect of causing financial loss.
Sgt Gearoid Davis said the DPP had directed that the case be tried
Shirley & Snowdon Mountain Railway carriage named after her
a packing factory to help out. She started singing in clubs in 1953 and was spotted by record producer Johnny Franz in 1955.
Her 1956 debut single Burn My Candle was banned by the BBC for being too saucy. But she went on to have many hits, including iconic James Bond themes Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker.
She made 70 albums, sold nearly 140 million records and even revealed a comic talent with her legendary performance on a 1979 Morecambe & Wise Show.
Shirley had three children, Mark, Sharon, and Samantha. But Samantha died in 1985. And Shirley’s two marriages failed.
Her new, as-yet untitled album will be released later this year.
70 yrs of showbiz, 70 yrs of support from fans and 70 yrs of music
DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY
Star has laugh with Eric and Ernie on Morcambe & Wise Show
Shirley recorded the themes to 3 Bond films Goldfinger, Diamonds Are Forever and Moonraker
on indictment by a judge and jury at circuit court level.
He stated the DPP was consenting to the accused being sent forward to Cork Circuit Criminal Court on a signed plea.
Defence solicitor Graham Hyde applied for an adjournment of a month in relation to Flynn for service of the book of evidence.
He applied for free legal aid and said the dad of four was working as a chef earning €500-a- week.
Mr Hyde also made a similar application for a four week adjournment in relation to Clarke, again for service of the book of evidence .
Judge Olann Kelleher remanded the accused, both of Blarney Street, on continuing bail until September 2.