The tugboat Gerry O’Sullivan sprayed arcs of water, other Navy ships sounded their horns in salutem and families cheered and waved flags on the quayside as the LÉ Eithne pulled into base.

The British Bankers’ Association was told that banks were lying about Libor submissions to suit their trading positions as early as 2007, according to evidence at a London criminal trial.

Jamie Dornan refused to show his penis in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.

Ewan McGregor has branded autograph hunters "parasitical lowlifes".

Danny Boyle has confirmed he is continuing to work on a 'Trainspotting' sequel to explore what happened to the characters.

Danny Boyle is hoping to release 'Trainspotting' sequel 'Porno' in 2016.

Irish Examiner sports writer Ewan MacKenna has been named as Sports Reporter of the Year at the annual National Newspapers of Ireland awards ceremony in Dublin yesterday.

Ewan McGregor took on his latest film role in 'The Impossible' because he got to play a father.

Ewan McGregor has joined the cast of 'August: Osage County'.

Ewan McGregor needed a break after working his a**e off for four years.

Ewan McGregor has shelved his directorial debut.

Ewan McGregor is set for a starring role in 'Jack the Giant Killer'.

Ewan McGregor has signed up for 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote'.

Jamaican authorities have charged a suspect in the murder of a British honorary consul last year.

AMONG the thousands of Irish travellers affected by the volcanic ash cloud that has swept across northern Europe were the McCarthy family from Youghal, Co Cork.

Kim Cattrall doesn’t think she’s “posh” because she comes from Liverpool.

The actor Ewan McGregor - who gave up drinking in 2000 and embarked on a healthy lifestyle - has been teetotal for years, and admits he only ever feels the need for alcohol when he is upset or confused about something in his life.

The Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, who stars in Polanski’s latest movie ‘Ghostwriter’ – about a biographer working on the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister - admits the director doesn’t back down from what he wants.

Hollywood star George Clooney heaped praised on the acting abilities of his latest co-star today... a goat.

US ACTOR George Clooney plays a New Age hippie soldier trained for psychic, peaceful combat in a comedy set during the war in Iraq.

Tearful football fans flocked to Newcastle United’s St James’s Park stadium today to pay their respects to Bobby Robson following his death yesterday at the age of 76.

Actor Ewan McGregor is threatening legal action over an internet impostor pretending to be him on various social networking sites.

FERDY MURPHY has hit out at the British Horseracing Authority after being handed a £9,500 fine following a disciplinary panel hearing.

Ferdy Murphy has hit out at the British Horseracing Authority after being handed a £9,500 (€10,200) fine following a disciplinary panel hearing.

Owner Graham Wylie was adamant Howard Johnson’s string would return to form in time for the Cheltenham Festival after his welcome winner at Catterick.

Ferdy Murphy’s Kingsbury broke his maiden in the Racing UK Selling Hurdle at Catterick.

Actor Samuel L Jackson is baffled by 'Star Wars' co-star Ewan McGregor's recent attack on the sci-fi franchise - insisting his role was a dream come true.

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor regrets filming the Star Wars movies - branding the sci-fi films the worst work he has done.

Lucinda Russell’s See You There ploughed through the mud to defy top weight in the Racing UK For £15 Per Month Novices’ Chase at Carlisle.

Scottish actor Ewan McGregor is reportedly being lined up to play late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.

There will no more nude scenes for Ewan McGregor. The Scottish actor reckons he’s too old for films where he has to brave it in the buff!

Everything fell into place for Supreme Prince as he gained his first success of the season under a fine ride from Richard Johnson in the Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Chase at Ayr.

LIMERICK said farewell to a soccer great yesterday.

Globetrotting actor Ewan McGregor is set to embark on another epic motorcycle journey, travelling from the tip of Scotland to Cape Town, South Africa.

Irish heart-throb Pierce Brosnan has branded the producers of the iconic James Bond movies "stupid" for dismissing Ewan McGregor as too short for the coveted role.

Their movie The Island may not have set the US box office alight – but Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson delighted crowds at its UK premiere.

Director Michael Bay was horrified when actress Scarlett Johansson insisted on going topless for a love scene in new movie 'The island' - because the romance is a PG-13.

Star Wars and Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor has revealed that he was a miserable drunk, who quit booze because it was killing his career.

A host of celebrities turned out to watch Ewan McGregor make his debut in the West End musical Guys and Dolls.

Hollywood star Ewan McGregor has demanded a secure shed is built for his beloved motorbike during his time performing London stage show Guys and Dolls.

Ewan McGregor has lost nearly 13 kilograms (28 pounds) during gruelling dance rehearsals for the forthcoming London production of Guys and Dolls.

Star Wars star Ewan McGregor was never a fan of the epic sci-fi series - he only watched the original movie because his uncle appeared in it.

EWAN DUFFY (Irish Examiner letters, April 27) has spotted yet another disgusting smoker in what he describes as an “enclosed” rail station.

Hollywood star Ewan McGregor is taking a massive pay cut to star in a new production of Guys And Dolls on the London stage.