Rory

Rory (Irish: Ruairí; Scottish Gaelic: Ruairidh ) is a Goidelic personal name in anglicised form, common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. The meaning of the name is "red king," from ruadh (ie - red-coloured hair or complexion, foxes, etc.) and rígh (ie - king).

History

An early use of the name in antiquity is in reference to Rudraige mac Sithrigi, a High King of Ireland who eventually spawned the Ulaid (indeed this tribe are sometimes known as Clanna Rudhraighe). Throughout the Middle Ages the name was in use by various kings such as Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin, Ruaidrí na Saide Buide and Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, the last High King of Ireland. As well as this the famous King of Laois, Ruairí Óg Ó Mórdha and his nephew Ruairí Ó Mórdha who was a leader in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, held the name.

In Scotland, the surname MacRory from Clan Macruari, derives from Ruaidhri mac Raghnaill, a grandson of Somerled. This is one of the Norse-Gaelic clans who took over areas of the Hebrides within the Kingdom of the Isles.

Rory Williams

Rory Williams is a fictional character portrayed by Arthur Darvill in the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. Having been introduced at the start of the 5th series, Rory joins the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) as a companion in the middle of Series 5. As Amy Pond's fiancé, Rory is initially insecure because he believes Amy secretly loves the Doctor more. Later, however, he proves to be a hero in his own right and he and Amy marry. The couple conceive a daughter aboard the Doctor's time machine, the TARDIS, while in the time vortex, but their baby is kidnapped at birth. In "A Good Man Goes to War", Rory and Amy discover their time-traveler friend River Song is actually their daughter Melody Pond. The Doctor and River marry in "The Wedding of River Song", and Rory becomes the Doctor's father-in-law. In "The Angels Take Manhattan", the fifth episode of the seventh series, he and Amy are transported back in time by a Weeping Angel, leading to the couple's departure from the series.

List of Hollyoaks characters (2005)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks in 2005, by order of first appearance.

Stephen "Macki" Mackintosh

Stephen "Macki" Mackintosh was a friend of Justin Burton. The two met when Justin was troubled and began buying marijuana off Macki. Soon Justin was forced to go to boot camp and sorted out his life. When Justin returned to town, Macki frequently distracted Jusin and wanted him to come back to his old ways. However, Justin wanted to avoid Macki and hang around with his stepbrother Ali Taylor and friend Nicole Owen. An embittered Macki made Ali's life a misery by calling him "monkey boy" and other racist taunts, and he framed Justin for a fire started in the science lab at the school. However, after finding evidence against Macki, Justin managed to get him expelled.

Both Ali and Justin thought their troubles were over, until next term as Macki returned to school and wanted revenge. The bullying got worse and both Ali and Justin were beaten up by Macki and his friends. Ali eventually had enough of the bullying and went after him with a knife that his father, Richard, had confiscated from Justin (who got the knife to defend himself against Macki). When Ali found Macki, Macki challenged him to a one-on-one fight and led him to a quiet spot; whilst Ali's back was turned, Macki picked up a brick.

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Everybody Stabbed Me And It Didn't Even Hurt

by: Rory

Wake up to the buzzards contemplating
Taking bets on when I'll finally pass
Tattered signs point in all directions
No courtesy of food or beverage
Recollection of a chapel
A bar of whiskey kindred spin
Its filled the room
Should've known
By the way she kissed me
I was dealt a real smooth hand tonight
You were right
About always wanting more
There's nothing you can do now
You're snake eyes
I feel my eyes flicker open
This suitcase crushing
As it's pressed against my legs
The taste of duct tape fills my palate
My hands are sore
And bound by laces
Good night to the city lights
You were always bound to lose
This time i thought I had you on the upper hand
I should have known
You had something up your sleeve again
Dismiss all that's on your mind
Because your chariot awaits
And let's keep in mind
We've got all the time in the world
To get this right
So slip your black dress off tonight
The ammunition is bearfelt
So kiss me one more time
And kiss yourself goodbye...
I honestly didn't know




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PGA Tour changes rule and adds disqualification threat after Rory McIlroy's Masters win

The Mirror 17 Apr 2025
The PGA Tour has announced that players will be permitted to use rangefinders on the "distance-only" setting during games, following Rory McIlroy's Masters win ... .

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New York Post 17 Apr 2025
Masters triumph is just the beginning for Rory McIlroy. There is a reason Scottie Scheffler had something of an Irish exit from Butler Cabin on Sunday when he awarded 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy his first-ever green jacket.

Justin Rose coping with the 'torment' of Masters close call

Newsday 17 Apr 2025
His phone kept buzzing on the way to Hilton Head Island, one text after another, all of them with the same message that applauded his remarkable rally and offered commiseration and condolences for his runner-up finish to Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy has the Masters and a Grand Slam. That gives him freedom to chase more

The Associated Press 16 Apr 2025
Rory McIlroy is now part of the most elite club in golf with the career Grand Slam ... .

Odds are 2-1 Rory McIlroy will want Irish stew on his Masters champions dinner menu ...

The Brunswick News 16 Apr 2025
Winning the Masters means choosing the menu for the champions dinner the following year. Ben Hogan came up with the idea in 1952, but not until 1986 did champions begin honoring their heritage by choosing traditional dishes from their home ... .

Rory McIlroy's sports psychologist explains Bryson DeChambeau silent treatment during Masters final round

Fox News 16 Apr 2025
... lines — or with golf, inside the ropes — it's all business for Rory McIlroy.

Rory McIlroy’s silent treatment of Bryson DeChambeau was strategy, not shade

The Washington Post 16 Apr 2025
After DeChambeau said his final-round playing partner “didn’t talk to me once,” McIlroy’s sports psychologist said it was just part of a “game plan” for the Masters ... .

Rory McIlroy win provides boost to NI

BBC News 16 Apr 2025
Tourism NI has estimated that golf tourism is worth almost £70m to the economy annually. .
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