Former Top Gear host Chris Evans has dedicated his morning radio show to his ex-colleagues, advising them to “move on” without him.

The former star of ‘Friends’ Matt LeBlanc is proving a perfect choice to present the revamped ‘Top Gear’ writes Will Lawrence.

IDRIS ELBA has earned his first BAFTA television awards nomination. The British actor has been nominated for his performance in the title role of the hit BBC series Luther.

The full line-up for Top Gear has been announced, with a total of seven presenters heading up the BBC’s flagship motoring show.

Davis Love III has named Tiger Woods, Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker as three of Team USA’s vice-captains for next year’s Ryder Cup in Minnesota.

The most prestigious award in Irish motor racing, the Leinster Trophy, awaits the winner of Sunday’s Formula Ford race in Mondello Park. Drivers like John Watson, Eddie Jordan, Ayrton Senna and Mika Hakkinen have all lifted the famous trophy at the Kildare venue and on Sunday Meath’s Stephen Daly will be hoping to retain the trophy for another 12 months.

The Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC) — the world’s oldest — has just joined an exclusive club after twinning with Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM).

McLaren group chief executive Ron Dennis has described Eddie Jordan as a “village idiot” following his heavy criticism of the British F1 team.

Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has criticised the BBC over its handling of Jeremy Clarkson following the Top Gear “fracas”.

Inspired by the sea, stunning Tanglewood is a perfect place to drop anchor, says Tommy Barker.

All sport is, inherently, ludicrous.

For someone who lists ‘socialising’ as one of his interests and has the nickname D’Artagnan, the tag of being the ‘Greta Garbo of golf’ appears at odds for someone like Victor Dubuisson.

Cork’s best-known fishmonger, Pat O’Connell, was thinking of his mother as he once again shared a few words with the Queen of England — but this time he was at her pad, namely Buckingham Palace.

The Queen asked a fishmonger if he had brought any fish with him during a reception at Buckingham Palace.

Dublin-based private equity house FL Partners looks set to sell its majority stake in British luxury yacht maker, Sunseeker as part of a £300m (€353m) takeover deal.

Lewis Hamilton took the sting out of what could have become another feeding frenzy over his future by declining to answer any questions as to where he might be next season.

Martin Whitmarsh has surprisingly revealed there is no plan B should Lewis Hamilton decide to quit McLaren.

Lewis Hamilton presented a contrast in character after an Italian Grand Prix victory that proves he should remain with McLaren.

Lewis Hamilton presented a contrast in character after an Italian Grand Prix victory that proves he should remain with McLaren.

Bobby Nash’s charts have put him on the nautical map with the Volvo Ocean Race and celebrities, writes Tommy Barker

TWO young drivers, Monaghan’s, Sam Moffett and Dubliner, Aaron Smith, won the top awards in Irish Motorsport yesterday and a bursary of €50,000 each.

NOT quite London’s Palladium, but Dublin’s brand new National Convention Centre came pretty close last night as it hosted an Irish-style Royal Variety Performance to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Ireland.

THE IRISH fashion industry has suffered in the last three years: the demise of local manufacturing has made it increasingly difficult for small, independent designers to get collections made, consumers’ disposable income has been dramatically diminished and retailers are hesitant to experiment with new labels.

TALES of financial woe took a back seat yesterday as Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May took Dublin by storm in a Bugatti Veyron.

The Prince of Wales made an historic visit the Irish Embassy in London tonight - the first time a member of the British Royal Family has visited the institution.

MEATH native Damien McGrane capped an outstanding day for the eight-strong Irish contingent in the first round of the Andalucia Masters at Valderrama when he birdied the 18th for a three under par 68 to join Graeme McDowell in 2nd place in the €€3 million event.

Michael Schumacher is adamant he can handle “the pain” currently being endured and he will remain loyal to his three-year deal with Mercedes GP.

Eddie Jordan believes the smart money should go on Britain’s Lewis Hamilton to regain his Formula One world title this season.

Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher will replace Jenson Button at the newly-named Mercedes team for next season.

FORMULA ONE supremo Bernie Ecclestone has expressed his sadness at close friend Flavio Briatore’s sensational exit from the sport.

Eddie Jordan believes there must have been “clear-cut evidence” of wrongdoing at Renault for Flavio Briatore and Pat Symonds to leave and the team to drop their challenge against allegations they attempted to manipulate the result of the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER admitted he was “disappointed to the core” after a neck injury thwarted his bid to return to Formula One.

Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher’s shock return to Formula One will serve as “a big wake-up call” to Kimi Raikkonen.

Chelsea and England footballer Ashley Cole was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of this morning, sources said.

Former team owner Eddie Jordan has called on Richard Branson to save Honda from pulling out of Formula One.

FROM music to movies to motoring, Ireland’s richest celebrities are set to be unveiled and their wealth revealed.

Eddie Jordan believes Lewis Hamilton got lucky in winning a “miracle” Formula One world championship, after driving himself into a near hopeless position in Brazil.

Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has claimed Fernando Alonso could be Lewis Hamilton’s biggest ally as he bids to secure his maiden world title in Brazil on Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton would like us to believe Sunday’s title showdown is just another race.

IT WAS as if any mention of economic doom and gloom was banned at the Curragh yesterday.

Jackie Stewart believes Max Mosley’s ’carry on regardless’ attitude has cast a shadow over the FIA.