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<p>Blátnaid Gallagher, farmer of Galway Sheep, Aughrim, County Galway. Picture: David Ruffles</p>

outdoors

Native sheep farmer, designers, and Adam Clayton to headline at Fashion & Farming Festival in Kinsale

The Fashion & Farming festival aims to gather the innovators, dreamers, fabricators, planners and inventors to sow the seeds for fresh ideas to help mend the farm-to-fabric cycles, which have been damaged in recent decades

<p>Patrick Kielty with Adam Clayton, Samantha Barry and Graham Norton</p>

culture

Three main Late Late Show talking points, from Brendan O’Carroll to proud Cork people

<p>Maurice Kiely is suing U2 Ltd, a limited liability company linked to the band, alleging the song ‘A Man and A Woman’ was written by him in 1998 and that he performed it for US model Cindy Crawford. Picture: Collins Courts</p>

court and crime

Man suing U2 over copyright wants Supreme Court to hear appeal on pre-trial ruling

court and crime

Judge refuses to compel U2 Ltd to answer 'inappropriate' questions in copyright case

general

Weekend TV highlights: Monty Python, Niall Tóibín and All-Ireland Gold

soccer

This comedy own goal cost Derby victory against Middlesbrough

The League of Ireland: Natty and dread

So, this lovely image of Bob Marley adorning Bohemians’ new away strip: Does it mean that, next season, when it’s nil-nil late on and the opposition score, we will be entitled to refer to the goal as “breaking the dreadlock”?

Sat, 27 Oct, 2018

U2 enjoy beautiful €5m pay day for every live concert

U2 can generate a pay cheque of more than €5m in a single night when they play live, according to their tour promoter.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2018

U2's Adam Clayton reveals how rock stars helped him quit drink

U2 bassist Adam Clayton has thanked his bandmates, as well as The Who’s Pete Townshend and guitarist Eric Clapton, for helping him quit alcohol.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

Boro prevail in desperation derby

Marten de Roon fired Middlesbrough to victory in the desperation derby as Sunderland's hopes of another remarkable Premier League escape were dealt a potentially fatal blow.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Hull get out of relegation, but things get worse for Boro

Hull climbed out of the bottom three of the Premier League for the first time since October and shoved Middlesbrough closer towards relegation with a thrilling 4-2 win at the KCOM Stadium.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2017

Adam Clayton’s Basquiat to fetch €1.8m

A work of art owned by U2 bassist Adam Clayton is expected to fetch €1.8m at auction.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2017

Five things to do this week

Des O’Driscoll shares his picks for the week ahead

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Scene + Heard: Entertainment news round-up

Here's your latest arts and entertainment round-up with Des O’Driscoll.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

When U2 found what they were looking for

As Bono and co get ready to revisit The Joshua Tree, Ed Power looks back on a classic album that really has stood the test of time

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

U2’s ‘Joshua Tree’ tour is inspired by Donald Trump's win

U2 say the “desperate times”, with the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency, have inspired the band to tour their iconic album, The Joshua Tree, again.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2017

The shape I'm in: Alan Amsby, entertainer

Female impersonator, Alan Amsby, has recently published his autobiography, Mr Pussy: Before I Forget to Remember. Now he sits down with Irene Feighnan to discuss the shape he’s in.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2016

Liverpool turn on the turbo

Middlesbrough 0 Liverpool 3: Liverpool went second in the Premier League with a mesmerising display, full of balance and composure that eventually simply overwhelmed well-organised, determined Middlesbrough.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

U2 firm records profit of €3.7m

A firm owned by the members of U2 last year recorded profits of over €3.7m last year as it reaped the dividends of the band’s blockbusting world tour and new music.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2016

Weekend break: Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen, West Cork

Noel Baker samples the laid-back atmosphere in Skibbereen’s luxury haunt for visiting celebrities. Even Luke Skywalker has been a guest...

Sat, 23 Jul, 2016

U2 return home to Dublin to rock the 3Arena

Home are the heroes.

Tue, 24 Nov, 2015

U2 star sues accountant for over €10m in losses

U2 bass guitarist Adam Clayton has sued his former accountant, Gaby Smyth, for more than €10m losses, plus damages, as a result of several failed property and other investments, including in Ireland and Romania.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Clayton: I felt like a Rolling Stone when I got my first bass

U2's Adam Clayton felt like a "Rolling Stone" when he got his first proper bass guitar.

Sat, 11 Apr, 2015

Giroud strikes twice to seal win for Gunners

Olivier Giroud struck twice as FA Cup holders Arsenal beat Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2015

Blues deny non-league Blyth FA Cup glory

Blyth Spartans saw their hopes of an FA Cup third-round upset ended by Birmingham’s second-half fightback at Croft Park.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

U2's main Irish firm reports increase in losses

New accounts filled by U2's Ireland-based holding company, Not Us Ltd show increased losses in 2013 - growing to €10.49m from €8.35m in the previous year.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

U2 see company losses top €10.5m

Accumulated losses at U2’s main Irish firm increased by over €2m last year to nearly €10.5m.

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014

WATCH: Springsteen and Martin step in for injured Bono

If injured Bono was in the market for top-notch understudies, the U2 frontman certainly found what he was looking for in New York.

Tue, 02 Dec, 2014

Bono in a ‘cycling spill’ in New York

U2 frontman Bono has injured his arm while riding a bicycle in New York City.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

Sinead O'Connor: U2 invade people's lives like terrorists

Sinead O'Connor has compared U2 to terrorists.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

Bono hurts arm in cycling accident

U2 frontman Bono has injured his arm while riding a bicycle in New York City.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2014

Adam Clayton's former PA loses appeal against seven-year sentence

Adam Clayton's former housekeeper has lost an appeal against the severity of her seven-year sentence for stealing nearly €3m from the U2 bassist.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014

Ex-Adam Clayton PA ‘needs new identity’

Adam Clayton’s former personal assistant Carol Hawkins will have to change her identity because she will be forever known for stealing from the U2 musician, the Court of Criminal Appeal heard yesterday.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2014

Adam Clayton's former assistant loses appeal

Adam Clayton's former personal assistant has lost an appeal against her conviction for stealing nearly €3m from the U2 bass guitarist.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2014

U2 plan quick album follow-up

U2 plan to release a new album in just 18 months.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

U2 star fails to fast-track case against accountant

U2's Larry Mullen has failed to have legal proceedings against his accountant fast-tracked to the Commercial Court.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

U2 star's former PA to appeal conviction

Adam Clayton's former PA is appealing the conviction and sentence handed down to her for stealing almost €3m from the U2 star.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

U2 guitarist: It's the job of art to be divisive

U2 guitarist The Edge had "doubts" before they agreed for their album, 'Songs of Innocence' to be an automatic download.

Mon, 13 Oct, 2014

Liverpool edge thrilling shootout

Liverpool 2 Middlesbrough 2

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

Bono: U2's new album is 'personal' and was hard to make

Bono struggled to write U2's 'personal' new album.

Fri, 12 Sep, 2014

Energetic new U2 album a ‘very personal’ experience

Everything about U2’s new album is unexpected. Like its very existence, for one, after the rock giants dropped it on iTunes users on Tuesday night in a surprise move.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2014

U2 comeback on despite Bono's writing struggles

U2 will release their new album later this year.

Tue, 22 Jul, 2014

U2's Adam Clayton says Eric Clapton helped solve his drinking problem

Adam Clayton credits Eric Clapton for his decision to seek treatment in rehab.

Sat, 03 May, 2014

U2 say new album out later this year

U2 have scotched rumours that they have stopped work on their new album and insisted tit will be out later this year, according to a new report.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

Bono employs person to drive his bed around on tour

Bono takes his own bed on tour with him.

Sat, 01 Mar, 2014

Limerick appeal for U2 to lend helping hand with gig

A call went out yesterday to Bono and the band to return to the Limerick venue where they first performed in public as U2, and help give the troubled City of Culture programme a new impetus.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2014

Bono: U2 are 'on the verge of irrelevance'

Bono thinks U2 are becoming irrelevant as they age.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2014

A year of love, hate, and runaway TV success

JANUARY

Tue, 24 Dec, 2013

€3m loss for firm controlled by U2

A Dublin-based firm controlled by the four members of U2 plunged into the red last year.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2013

U2 disc set for April release

U2's new album will be released in April 2014.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2013