Organisation: Dire Straits

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<p>Mark Knopfler's 1959 vintage Gibson Les Paul standard electric guitar, left, and his signature Stratocaster prototype guitar, right. Pictures: Christie's</p>

home and gardens

Here's your chance to own Dire Straits frontman's guitar

Collection of singer-songwriter Mark Knopfler to be auctioned in London on January 31

home and gardens

A Week in Antiques: Dirty tricks and past political campaigns

general

A Question of Taste with Mary Greene

general

Album review: Mark Knopfler - Down The Road Wherever

farming

Denis Lehane: Have yourselves a tuneful Christmas

motoring

Motors & Me: Niall Cooney and his 1979 Porsche Carrera Targa 911

Theatre Review: Romeo and Juliet

Gate Theatre, Dublin

Wed, 08 Apr, 2015

Motors & Me: Martin O’Molloy

Martin O’Molloy and his 2007 Ford Mustang GT with the Cervini body kit.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Friday's TV Tips

Here’s our spoiler-free guide to what you should watch on the box tonight.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

Writer could make it a novel hat-trick

Novelist Hilary Mantel could become the first person to win all three major book prizes after Bring Up The Bodies was nominated for the Women’s Prize For Fiction.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

NEWS FEATURE: Teens and alcohol and how we compare

The Irish relationship with drink has come in for a lot of criticism, not least in Des Bishop’s recent TV series. But how do young people treat alcohol in other countries? We sent reporters out with teenagers in six different cities to talk about alcohol, clothes and the opposite sex

Wed, 06 Mar, 2013

Scherzinger 'to get boot from X Factor'

Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly set to be axed from 'The X Factor'.

Sun, 16 Sep, 2012

Tearful Adele wins Ivor Novello Award

A tearful Adele was named songwriter of the year at the Ivor Novello Awards today – and promptly gave the gong away.

Thu, 17 May, 2012

Darkness close to finishing new album

The Darkness have "nearly finished" their comeback album.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011

Canada amends Dire Straits ruling

Canada’s broadcast standards council has amended an earlier ruling that deemed Dire Straits’ 1985 hit 'Money For Nothing' unfit for radio, saying that while the homophobic slur used in the song was inappropriate, it must be taken in context.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2011

Dire Straits announce UK tour

Dire Straits have announced an 11-date UK tour in October.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2011

Three Brit nominations each for Allen, Lott, Lady GaGa, Florence

Lily Allen, Lady GaGa, Pixie Lott and Florence And The Machine head the Brit Awards shortlist, each garnering three nominations.

Mon, 18 Jan, 2010

Knopfler 'blocking Dire Straits reunion'

Dire Straits star John Illsley desperately wants former bandmate Mark Knopfler to agree to reforming the group - because he'd "love to do" a comeback tour.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2008

Definitely Maybe named greatest album

It epitomised the Britpop phenomenon more than 10 years ago – but now Definitely Maybe, the Oasis debut, has been named the Greatest Album of All Time.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2006

Thriller named best music video

Michael Jackson’s Thriller has been voted favourite pop video of all time on a poll on Channel 4.

Mon, 07 Feb, 2005

Knopfler left in Dire Straits by woman's careless driving

A driver who left Dire Straits guitarist Mark Knopfler with nine broken bones in a crash that could have ended his career is to be deported, it was revealed today.

Mon, 28 Jun, 2004

Knopfler back in the groove after accident

Rock star Mark Knopfler has revealed he is back making music after a nasty motorbike smash – but he is still struggling to play an acoustic guitar.

Mon, 12 May, 2003

Knopfler swings back in the saddle

Rock star Mark Knopfler has revealed he is back making music after a nasty motorbike smash – but he is still struggling to play an acoustic guitar.

Sun, 11 May, 2003

Stars honour skiffle legend Donegan

FAMILY, friends and colleagues of skiffle star Lonnie Donegan packed a church yesterday to pay tribute to a legend of the British pop scene.

Fri, 09 May, 2003

Knopfler cancels tour after crash

Singer and guitarist Mark Knopfler has been forced to cancel his European tour following a motorbike accident.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2003

Dire Straits guitarist Knopfler breaks ribs in crash

ROCK star Mark Knopfler pulled out of a charity concert with Eric Clapton yesterday after he was badly injured in a motorcycle accident, his agent has said.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2003

Knopfler latest celebrity motorcycle crash victim

Dire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler is just one of many celebrities who has been badly injured in a motorcycle accident.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2003

Roche, master publicist, dies at 48

PUBLICIST to the stars, Chris Roche, has died prematurely after a short illness.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2002