Person: Aidan Higgins

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs. Paul with a golden retriever with an incontinence problem.</p>

culture

Tuesday TV Tips: Dogs struggling to find a home; and a skydiver knocked out at 10,000 feet

— plus series finale of Aussie comedy drama Five Bedrooms

general

Well-deserved recognition for Dermot Healy fixes him in the canon

farming

Ploughing results: Tracey and Whelan to fly Irish flag again

general

Book review: Langrishe, Go Down

general

Art historian’s own collection up for sale at Mealy's sale in Dublin

news

Celebrated author Aidan Higgins dies, aged 88

What to watch on TV this week

Karren Brady, Alan Sugar and Claude Littner begin a new series of The Apprentice on Wednesday on BBC One.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Book review: A Delicate Wildness

A Delicate Wildness: The Life and Loves of David Thomson 1914-1988

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Another record-breaking year at Ploughing Championships

The Ploughing Championships for 2014 have come and gone, setting yet another record, with attendance of more than 124,000 on Wednesday.

Thu, 02 Oct, 2014

Whelan and Tracey book world ticket

Winners of gold and bronze last July at the World Ploughing Contest in Canada, John Whelan (Wexford), and Eamon Tracey, (Carlow) were dominant in their respective classes at Ratheniska, Co Laois, securing their places on the team for the world contest in Bordeaux, France, next year.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2013

A tribute to a life in letters

ONE of the big draws on the programme for Cork World Book Festival, which opens Tuesday, Apr 23, will be Aidan Higgins: A Writer’s Life, a tribute to his contribution to literature.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Here is a masterful writer and a distiller of memory

Blind Man’s Bluff

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Study of the Irish novel falls between two stools

Condensed essays on individual novels are too short for academics and too analytical for the public, but will appeal to students, says Val Nolan

Sat, 29 Sep, 2012

Premier make Maher’s day again

In 1996 Tipperary minor hurling manager William Maher captained the Premier to All-Ireland minor glory.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2012

Cork stand up to be counted

It might have been the third of its kind in as many years but never has this Cork team given a clearer message that they are not to be messed with.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2012

Back on the balcony

IN his novel Balcony of Europe, Aidan Higgins says of a character: “He was a tall guy but I gave him the name of a small bird.”

Sat, 27 Mar, 2010

Charlestown take Mayo crown

Charlestown 0-9 Knockmore 0-6

Sun, 25 Oct, 2009

Bane in the reckoning as Galway boss Sammon prepares for Kingdom clash

UNDER-21 star Cormac Bane will be available for selection when Galway manager Liam Sammon names his side tonight to meet Kerry in the Allianz NFL at Austin Stack Park, Tralee on Sunday.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2009

McDonald omitted from Mayo panel

Former All-Star Ciaran McDonald has been omitted from the Mayo senior football panel for the forthcoming championship, which was released tonight.

Fri, 25 Apr, 2008

Mayo recall Harte for Derry trip

Midfielder Pat Harte is straight back into the Mayo team for tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC qualifier clash with Derry after serving a suspension (Celtic Park, throw-in 3.30pm).

Fri, 13 Jul, 2007

Son of Royals legend O’Rourke set for first start

SHANE O’ROURKE — son of legendary Meath star Colm — will make his first championship start for the Royal County at full forward in tomorrow’s All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Down.

Fri, 06 Jul, 2007

Mayo make four changes for Galway clash

Mayo have made four team changes for their National Football League semi-final against Galway this weekend.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2007

Nallen set to make record appearance

JAMES NALLEN will become the most capped Mayo player of all time when he makes his 123rd appearance in the famous green and red jersey at Omagh on Sunday.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2007

Free-scoring Kerry overpower Mayo

Kerry 4-15 Mayo 3-5

Sun, 17 Sep, 2006

McDonald winner shocks Dubs

Mayo 1-16 Dublin 2-12

Sun, 27 Aug, 2006

Mayo make two changes

Kevin O'Neill and Aidan Higgins have been drafted into the Mayo team for Sunday's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final against Laois (Croke Park, throw-in 2pm).

Thu, 10 Aug, 2006

Cavan’s Forde banned for 12 weeks

CAVAN will be without Anthony Forde for Sunday’s NFL tie against Waterford in Breffni Park after he received a 12-week suspension following his sending off in the game against Sligo on March 12.

Fri, 07 Apr, 2006

Cavan captain Forde given 12-week ban

Cavan captain Anthony Forde will miss his side’s Ulster championship first round clash with Down on May 7 after being banned for 12 weeks.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2006

Dubs rip unbeaten Mayo apart

DUBLIN 4-10 MAYO 1-10

Sat, 25 Mar, 2006

Class caps it for Tribesmen

Galway1-14

Mon, 07 Jul, 2003

Favourites make their move

A WEEKEND that cleared a lot of the fog about this Bank of Ireland championship.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2003

Galway beat Mayo in Connacht Final

Galway are the 2003 Connacht champions after disposing of Mayo by four points at the newly redeveloped Pearse Stadium.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2003

Galway lead Mayo at half-time

Galway lead Mayo by double scores at half-time in the Connacht Final at Pearse Stadium.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2003

Armagh take no chances in bid to get title drive back on track

ALL-IRELAND football champions Armagh are taking no chances with Waterford in their qualifier by naming a near full-strength side for the long trip to Walsh Park on Sunday.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2003

GAA: Awards given to club stars

Some of the top names in hurling and football were honoured today at the 6th AIB GAA Provincial Players Awards in Dublin, with all eight winners coming from the provincial champions.

Mon, 04 Mar, 2002

GAA: Provincial Player of the Year awards announced

Birr’s Simon Whelehan has won the AIB Provincial Player of the Year award for Leinster.

Mon, 11 Feb, 2002

Xnet and Data Storage Ireland host conference

Xnet, an Irish data storage speciality, partnered with leading data storage vendors to hold its second annual conference 'Data Storage Ireland', in Dublin on November 15.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2001

Xnet create 30 new jobs in Belfast

Data storage specialist Xnet is investing €1.1m to set up an Integration and Support Centre and provide 30 new jobs in Belfast over the next three years.

Wed, 31 Oct, 2001