AND they’re off ... finally. Taoiseach Enda Kenny asked President Higgins to dissolve the 31st Dáil yesterday and the election campaign will immediately intensify culminating with voting on Friday, February 26. 

It isn’t every day that a member of one of the most celebrated rock acts of all time takes time out to give a public masterclass in the genesis of song-writing for a ticket price of less than €20.

I met a member of the medical profession for a coffee the other day, and as we chatted I felt I had to correct her on some of the clinical terminology on offer, to tidy up the doctor-speak, if you like.

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Nick Mason has hinted there could be more Pink Floyd releases in the future.

Pink Floyd have launched their first new album for more than two decades by simultaneously unveiling the artwork in locations around the world.

Pink Floyd's new album will be "very spacey."

The Lonesome Heart is Angry

So finally some of the hitherto obedient Labour classes have said enough is enough and called time on the unfortunate Mr Gilmour. It is a scandalous situation that the people have been ignored, and it has taken the electorate to force an about turn.

Britain’s fraud prosecutor yesterday charged two former brokers at interdealer broker RP Martin with conspiracy to defraud, stepping up its investigation into the rigging of Libor benchmark interest rates.

St Mirren chairman Stewart Gilmour claims an offer by Celtic to alter the Scottish Premier League’s voting structure did not amount to a serious concession of power.

Aberdeen chairman Stewart Milne today accused St Mirren of putting Scottish football in danger after the Paisley club combined with Ross County to veto league reconstruction plans.

The Scottish Football League’s 30 member clubs will meet tomorrow to discuss proposals for reconstruction to revive the game.

FIRST DIVISION Monaghan United produced the classier football to take command of this Airtiricity League promotion/relegation playoff at Gortakeegan, goals from Michael Isichei and Sean Brennan giving Galway United a mountain to scale in Friday’s second leg at Terryland Park.

The son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour was jailed for 16 months today for going on a drink- and drug-fuelled rampage at a student fees protest.

IRELAND U20’s head coach Mike Ruddock saluted an improved defensive display as his side secured their first win in this year’s IRB Junior World Championship with a 30-13 defeat of Scotland in Rovigo onSaturday night.

ROGER Waters has confirmed he is likely to be joined on stage by former Pink Floyd bandmate David Gilmour on his forthcoming tour of The Wall — but only for one gig.

THE son of Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour has been charged in connection with the attack on a royal convoy of cars during a student fees riot, a court heard yesterday.

Charlie Gilmour, the son of Pink Floyd frontman David, was released on bail today after being arrested over the violent disorder which broke out during last week’s tuition fees protest in London.

Two more people arrested by British police investigating disorder during the tuition fee demonstrations were in custody today.

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters and David Gilmour are to reunite for a one-off gig, it has been announced.

Fans had assumed their Live 8 collaboration was their last hurrah, but Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour and Roger Waters have put their differences aside to perform on stage for charity once more.

Celtic insist they will continue to explore alternative options after the Scottish Premier League agreed to accept a £65m broadcasting deal with Sky and ESPN.

Pink Floyd guitar legend David Gilmour is headlining a secret gig to raise money for London's homeless.

David Gilmour hinted that he would stop playing some of Pink Floyd's best-known compositions as he paid tribute to keyboard player Richard Wright today.

David Gilmour has said he will never again take part in a Pink Floyd reunion, saying he has moved on.

Angry fans gathered outside Newcastle United’s ground to protest at manager Kevin Keegan’s apparent second departure from the club after less than eight months in charge.

David Gilmour has no plans to regroup with his Pink Floyd bandmates again, despite getting fans' hopes up when the legendary rockers reunited for a one-off Live 8 performance in 2005.

Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour learned how to rock by copying the Beatles on a borrowed guitar.

Newcastle fans have backed chairman Freddy Shepherd’s challenge to potential investors to “put up or shut up”.

DAMAEN KELLY will bid for revenge as he faces Simone Maludrottu for the European bantamweight title in Sardinia tonight.

CELTIC chief executive Peter Lawwell revealed he will be having private discussions with St Mirren after the Saints’ PA announcer claimed the visiting fans had been singing sectarian songs in the first half of the Hoops’ 3-1 Bank of Scotland Premier League victory at Love Street.

Dave Gilmour, Rick Wright and Nick Mason are considering reuniting Pink Floyd, with or without estranged bandmate Roger Waters.

Music veteran Elton John and newcomer Corinne Bailey Rae were among the winners at the Mojo music awards.

Pink Floyd star Dave Gilmour has told The Rolling Stones to quit touring and "get a life".

Promoter Tommy Gilmour has expressed sympathy for Scott Harrison whose ring future is in doubt after his WBO world featherweight title defence against Gairy St Claire was controversially cancelled.

Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour was offered a fortune to tour after the band's feted Live 8 appearance - with or without bandmate Roger Waters.

Rockers Pink Floyd have slammed new reports of a reunion.

David Gilmour, best known as singer and guitarist of Pink Floyd, has scheduled 10 US and Canadian dates in April in support of his forthcoming solo studio album, On an Island.

A tribute single to the late DJ John Peel hits the shops today.

Newcastle supporters have reacted with joy and disbelief to the news that Michael Owen is close to signing for the club.

Pink Floyd rocker Dave Gilmour was stunned locals on the Spanish island of Formentera had no idea who he was - despite the band's lauded performance at the London Live 8 concert earlier this month.