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PROMISING Cork hurler Pádraig Power has been dealt another crushing injury blow that will rule him out for the rest of the season.

Power, 23, had to be replaced in the 17th minute of the National League clash with Limerick at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday.

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Cork boss Pat Ryan revealed afterwards that he was likely to be out of action for six weeks after dislocating his shoulder.

Ryan has now trimmed his panel for the 2025 season and Power’s name was included on the 37-man list that was announced on Tuesday evening.

However, the Blarney forward will not play for his county again this year as it has since emerged that he also ruptured his anterior cruciate knee ligament in the 1-16 apiece draw with the Treaty.

It is rotten luck for Power, who was considered a legitimate contender to secure a starting berth in Ryan’s side for this year’s Championship.

Scoring a combined tally of 2-6 from play across the two finals, he emerged as a hot prospect as Cork won the All-Ireland Under-20 titles of 2020 and 2021.

Power also missed most of last season with a shoulder injury that required surgery. He returned in time to appear off the bench in the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final win over Offaly and the semi-final victory over Limerick.

The new season got off to an impressive start for Power, who bagged 1-4 as Cork eased past Wexford in their Division 1A opener.

But he now joins a growing list of sidelined Rebel forwards that already includes Séamus Harnedy, Conor Lehane, Ben Cunningham and Declan Dalton.

Harnedy is unavailable for a number of weeks with a thumb injury, while Lehane is set to miss the next six weeks having also dislocated his shoulder against Limerick.

Dalton, who was red-carded in the defeat of Wexford, will serve the second game of his two-match suspension when Cork travel to Thurles to face Tipperary on February 22.

Cunningham is another former Under-20 star whose chances of establishing himself at senior level have been hindered by injury problems.

A three-month lay-off is expected for the St Finbarr’s attacker after he picked up a significant hamstring injury while on Fitzgibbon Cup duty with UCC last week.

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THE Greek island of Santorini is bracing for a major earthquake after a series of mini quakes sparking safety and looting fears.

Earthquakes started over the weekend but severely increased over the past 24 hours rattling the volcanic island every few minutes through the Tuesday night and into Wednesday.

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Now scientists are warning of the possibility of a major earthquake in the region hitting a magnitude of 6 after the series of mini quakes have continued to increase in strength.

Temblors warning of a larger quake to come are being reported every 10 minutes on the island and could last for weeks.

Emergency rescue crews, drones, and sniffer dogs have been deployed in preparation for a major quake with the largest tremors hitting 4.9 on the Richter scale.

An emergency announcement was issued by the Interdisciplinary Committee for Risk and Crisis Management of the National University of Athens  on Wednesday.

It declared that between February 2 and 5, “seismicity in the Santorini-Amorgos zone intensified even more.”

Data collected on February 2 showed over 1,300 earthquakes took place followed by more than 1,400 the following day.

In total between January 26 and February 3, there were 6,400 recorded quakes between the volcanic island of Santorini and Amorgos.

The committee warned that the “number of earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 is gradually increasing per day.”

Five were recorded on Sunday, seven on Monday, and nine on Tuesday and continued recordings into the early hours of Wednesday with over 30 detected, the biggest being 4.4 in magnitude.

It is possible that this activity “stimulates the rupture of a significant part of a large active fault in the area, thus giving rise to a main earthquake,” they said.

Schools have closed and ferry and flight operators have ramped up services to depart the island.

Shocking footage shows horror landslides, leaving behind large clouds of dust just along the edge of Santorini’s stunning, all-white landscape.

With around 11,000 people fleeing their homes after the continuous rumbles and horror landslides, officials are concerned about criminals who may make the most of the opportunity.

Police have been put on high alert and officials have increased their patrols in Fira, the island’s capital while also enforcing roadblocks to try and stop break ins and looting.

‘EVERYONE IS WORRIED’

One local business man told Proto Thema: “We are afraid that some will take advantage of the situation and start breaking into houses.

“We have already heard about incidents.”

Speaking of the days-long mini quakes, fellow local Michalis Gerontakis said “everyone is worried.”

He said: “I have never felt anything like this and with such frequency – an earthquake every 10 or 20 minutes.

“Everyone is anxious even if some of us hide it not to cause panic, but everyone is worried.”

Nadia Benomar a tour guide from Morocco who has lived on Santorini for 19 years rushed to buy a ferry ticket to flee to the nearby island of Naxos.

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She said: “We’ve had earthquakes before but never anything like this. This feels different.”

Nadia joined hundreds of others at the island’s main port on Monday to catch a ferry.

The Ministry of Shipping confirmed that between Sunday and Tuesday over 9,500 people fled by sea alone.

Those who have stayed behind have been alerted on their phones to the dangers of the quakes and falling rubble with many areas near cliffs being closed off as a safety measure.

Citizens and tourists have been advised to avoid abandoned buildings, choose safe travel routes and avoid places at risk of landslides, and become aware of designated refuge areas.

They have also been told to move away from coastal regions if strong vibrations are detected.

Santorini is not the only island at risk of a massive earthquake with nearby islands Amorgos, Anafi and Ios also on high alert after over 200 undersea tremors were recorded over the past three days.

Speaking from Brussels, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said: “We have a very intense geological phenomenon to handle.

“I want to ask our islanders first and foremost to remain calm, listen to the instructions of the Civil Protection Authority.”

The Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias urged citizens late on Sunday to “strictly adhere to safety recommendations to minimise risk”.

Santorini sits in the middle of the Aegean Sea Plate and close to an active volcanic arc that runs between Greece and Turkey across the Aegean.

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MUSIC goers hope a pop starlet will perform at Glastonbury after noticing a promising gap in her tour schedule.

The singer thrilled fans when she announced she was heading to the UK this year for The Secrets of Us Tour.

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And eagle-eyed fans have spotted some empty spaces in her schedule that could work for Glasto.

Glastonbury is scheduled to take place from June 25 to June 29, 2025.

Following this, the British Summer Time (BST) festival in Hyde Park, London, kicks off on June 27 and runs until July 13.

Gracie Abrams has been booked to support country music star Noah Kahan at BST on July 4.

While there has been no official word on her rumoured appearance, Glastonbury is known for its unexpected performances and the gap in her schedule has fuelled anticipation among fans.

Taking to Reddit, one fan pointed out: “Gap after Australian leg of her tour ends in mid-May, and her next stop is BST after Glasto weekend.”

Gracie is the daughter of Star Wars: Force Awakens director JJ Abrams, and has been making waves in the music industry with her emotive songwriting.

The That’s So True hitmaker, who is dating Gladiator II actor Paul Mescal, has had over a billion streams on Spotify alone.

Rihanna, Madonna, and Eminem are also among the superstars rumoured to headline the festival.

Neil Young has already confirmed he is performing after a surprise outburst about the festival.

The singer was booked to headline Glastonbury, 16 years after he last played on the Pyramid Stage.

But a month later he spectacularly pulled out – claiming it is a “corporate turn-off” due to its broadcast deal with the BBC

In a surprise U-turn, the singer confirmed his slot blaming “an error in the information I received” for him initially turning down the offer.

A statement on his website read: “Due to an error in the information received, I had decided to not play the Glastonbury Festival, which I always have loved.

“Happily, the festival is now back on our itinerary and we look forward to playing. Hope to see you there.”

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STEPHEN BUNTING admits he’s “lucky to be alive” after almost quitting darts.

The popular slinger has soared to No5 in the world after some incredible recent performances including victory in the Bahrain Masters.

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Bunting’s earnings have seen him enter this year’s Premier League, which kicks off in Belfast tomorrow.

But The Bullet admits it has not been all plain sailing.

Tomorrow’s Prem appearance will be Bunting’s first in a DECADE.

Speaking ahead of his first match against Rob Cross, the star admits he almost turned his back on darts.

And Bunting even reckons he’s “lucky to be alive”, saying: “I’m glad I’m still alive. 10 years is a long time, isn’t it?

“A lot of things have happened, obviously form. I don’t think any player continues to play well for 10 years in a row.

“There’s peaks and troughs in everyone’s career, but to pick myself up from where I was, really down in the doldrums, really thinking about walking away from the sport to where I am now, well number five, the highest I’ve ever been ranked.

“Just the way I’m playing, the confidence, the fan base, everything about me is positive. The family behind me, my management, which we’re going to extend our deal together, which is really important to me.

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“Obviously brand partners and sponsors that have come on board as well, so it’s all a big deal to me and I’m just enjoying the ride.”

Bunting went on to reveal how close he came to quitting.

He continued: “I wouldn’t say I always believed that (I would bounce back). Like I said, I was close to walking away from the sport and it was always important to me to play in the Premier League.

“Obviously, if I’d never played in the Premier League again, at least at the end of my career, I could have said I did give it a go and I had a go. I think this time around, obviously the confidence is there.

“I’m number five in the world and I’m really just relishing each and every week that I’m going to be playing in the Premier League.

“I’m really looking forward to it and honestly I can’t tell you enough how much I’m looking forward to getting on that stage and getting the campaign started.”

Bunting ended by revealing he had been seeing a sports psychologist to help find his mojo again.

He added: “I believe in that sort of stuff. I’ve seen a sports psychologist, a hypnotherapist, different things to try and get that extra percentage out of my game.

“The hypnotherapist has really worked really hard with me and I believe that’s a massive help to get where I am today.”

LEWIS HAMILTON gifted his former Mercedes colleagues a custom piece of artwork as a show of gratitude after leaving the Formula One team at the end of last year.

The 40-year-old called time on his 11-year stint with Mercedes in December after signing a huge contract with Ferrari.

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Hamilton gifted his ex-colleagues a special piece of artwork after leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024[/caption]

During his time with the German team he won six world championship titles among other individual accolades.

And to show his gratitude for the support his colleagues gave him over the decade, Hamilton commissioned a unique piece of artwork from renowned motorsport artist Paul Oz.

The piece depicts the seven-time world champion’s car at the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix.

Each of his 3,000 former colleagues received a print of the artwork, with the original painting taking pride of place at the team’s Brackley headquarters.

In a recent Instagram post which has now been deleted, Oz said: “Now that it’s public knowledge and all 3000 Mercedes GP employees have received their prints of this, I can talk about it.

“Commissioned by Lewis himself as a departing present for everybody at Mercedes… class act!

“My only remit was that I should focus on the car rather than Lewis, and so I chose to paint an image from Monaco 2019, just a few days after Niki Lauda passed and the team ran a red halo to remember Niki. Lewis stuck it on pole then dominated the race.”

Oz is a renowned motorsport portrait artist and sculptor who also created the busts of Bruce McLaren, Ayrton Senna, James Hunt and Niki Lauda at McLaren’s base in Woking. 

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Hamilton is currently taking part in pre-season testing with his new team in Barcelona.

The 2025 F1 season kicks off next month in Australia.

IS one of your goals for this year to finally give your mane some much-needed TLC – but you don’t want to spend hundreds on salon products?

You’ve come to the right place, as beauty buffs are raving over an affordable ”hair syrup” that’s transformed their locks and have turned them into real-life Rapunzels – and it’s currently on sale too.

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Money-smart shoppers have been loving Grows-Mary Hair Syrup by Hair Syrup that takes their tresses from dry and broken to long and flowing.

The bargain find, slashed from £16 to £13.90, has gained a loyal following thanks to its powerful yet gentle formula.

Grows-Mary from Hair Syrup is the ultimate pre-wash oil treatment that helps to bring life back to thinning strands, promote growth and invigorate the scalp.

Ideal to use on all hair types, this pre-wash treatment is enriched with rosemary and thyme, known for their ability to boost hair growth and reduce hair loss.

Rosemary oil has become all the rage in the beauty community, as it ”may support circulation, which may prevent hair follicles from being starved of blood supply, dying off, and leading to hair loss”, reported Healthline.

With over 200 positive reviews online, it’s easy to see why the hair syrup has taken the internet by storm, winning close to five stars.

One delighted shopper said: ”Healed my scabby scalp, hair feels smoother, more nourished, can already see more baby hair growth after 2 uses – with a scalp massager as well. Smells so clean and fresh.”

Someone else, who also gave the product the highest rating possible, commented: ”My hair has felt so much fresher and healthier since using this!

”I was struggling with hair loss due to illness and this has helped endlessly with growth and strength! I’m noticing new growth already.”

A mum added: ”Great serum to help with hair growth. This is my 2nd bottle now and have used since having hair loss after pregnancy.

”It has helped loads with growth.”

”Really great hair syrup, was skeptical but can see new growth along hairline. Makes hair very soft and no flaky scalp,” read another rave review.

Lucie Macleod – the mastermind behind the customer-loved company, also shared snaps of some of her employees’ epic hair transformations after using the product.

One of them, Lucy, took her tresses from broken and brittle to healthy and visibly thicker – and that’s just one of the many jaw-dropping makeovers.

At the age of just 20-years-old, in October 2020, during the Coronavirus pandemic, the savvy university student launched her brand, Hair Syrup.

What began as a side hustle in her parent’s house, which was started with just £600, money she had made from her job at an ice cream shop, quickly snowballed into a viral phenomenon on TikTok. 

Lucie told Fabulous: “I used my wages from working in an ice cream shop. 

“I spent about 10 hours a day packing. I was up every night until 2am. It was very stressful, and obviously with my degree it was very, very hard. 

“Now, we are selling tens of thousands of units every month and make about £300,000 a month.

“We’re projecting a £3.5million turnover in the next year.”

If you don’t use TikTok and haven’t ever heard of Hair Syrup, Lucie explained: “Hair Syrup is a digital brand and we sell a small range of pre-wash oil treatments.

“They’re really great for loads of different scalp and hair concerns, so good for things like hair growth, they can really help with hair loss, if you’ve got an itchy, flaky scalp, if you’ve got breakage, that kind of thing – there’s something for everyone. 

“They’re all 100% natural and are essentially just natural raw oils – essential oils, nut oils, seed oils, argan oil, papaya seeds, pomegranate seeds, avocado, apricot, peach, rosemary, thyme, loads of natural cold pressed oils and extracts.”

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