Event: 24 Hours of Le Mans

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sport

Corkman Matt Griffin lands senior post with CJJ Motorsports

Former International Racing Driver of the Year award winner Matt Griffin, who has racked up some 300 races in a Ferrari GT, has accepted a new role outside of his continuing competitive career that will see him race at 23 events this season.

general

Foot to the floor: Christian Bale and Matt Damon talk about Ford, Ferrari and the 24 hours of Le Mans

golf

Kevin Markham plays Le Golf National: This will deliver the most drama in Ryder Cup history

sport

Manus Kelly and Donall Barrett retain crown after thrilling win

motoring

Forthcoming fastest-ever Focus RS will be a machine for the ages

sport

Declan Boyle looks to defend title in Donegal

Disappointing weekend for top Irish hopes

The top Irish competitors had disappointing outings over the weekend both in the World Rally Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. 

Mon, 15 Jun, 2015

Celebration of 100 years of Italian sports car design

This weekend at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este near Lake Como, the famous coachbuilder Zagato will show off its latest creation.

Sat, 30 May, 2015

Le Mans-winning Audi is full-blur reality stretch

Writer Jason Harper goes behind the wheel of the car that won this year's LeMans, the R18 E-tron.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

McLaren set to return to sports car race circuit

McLaren are to return to sports car racing next season after more than a decade in the wilderness.

Sat, 18 Dec, 2010

McLaren to make sportscar return

McLaren are to return to sportscar racing next season after more than a decade in the wilderness.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2010

Fossett will return: Branson

Richard Branson has backed missing adventurer Steve Fossett to return safe and well.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2007

Adventurer’s flight of fancy earns Fossett place in history

STEVE FOSSETT’S latest adventure gives the millionaire yet another aviation record, adding to the many he holds as a balloonist, pilot and sailor.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

Balloonist Fossett reaches homestretch

US adventurer Steve Fossett cruised over the Indian Ocean today, hoping to reach Australia and the finish line of his around-the-world balloon quest tomorrow.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2002

Balloonist bids goodbye to Australia

American adventurer Steve Fossett has finished drifting over Australia, setting out for the sea in his sixth bid to become the first solo balloonist to circle the globe.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2002