Person: Houdini

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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From Seanie O’Leary’s centenary poaching to Richie Bennis’ 65, 10 Munster final classics

It will be almost five months before this year’s Munster SHC final takes place but at least there are plans to stage one. Not only did the pandemic threaten it but the GAA’s powers-that-be also appear to be moving against the provincial structures.

opinion

Gerard Howlin: Sinn Féin's rise - Unseen, unheard and unanticipated until too late

sport

'Brunell battled as if their lives depended on it': Cork side turn formbook on its head

comment-analysis

Boris must hope luck will hold as hard work begins

world

'If I make a mistake, it becomes tragic': Fears Indian magician drowned attempting Houdini-style trick

general

'Irish Houdini' to attempt escaping from mobile home, while chained to chair, 90 seconds before it's destroyed by wrecking ball

Publish and be damned: Online media platforms must be regulated

DOES Facebook put strong, educated, liberal women out front to hide its real intent behind them? asks Victoria White. 

Thu, 02 Aug, 2018

The season in guff

TWO MINDS: Chris Kamara made the most of a rare seat on the ‘Soccer Saturday’ panel:

Mon, 14 May, 2018

This 126-metre 'Houdini' try is probably the best we'll see all year

"He is Houdini. Look at him go to work. Stop, start, see you later!"

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

Kieran Donaghy digs out victory for table-topping Tralee Warriors

Kieran Donaghy has enacted some Houdini acts in his time with Kerry, and he was at it again on Saturday in the basketball kit of Garvey’s Tralee Warriors who eked out a crucial 78-75 Men’s Superleague win over Eanna.

Mon, 12 Feb, 2018

Mother and son recall terrifying night raiders held them captive as part of tiger-kidnapping

A mother and son have described their ordeal of being held captive near the Wicklow Mountains during a €2.28m robbery almost 15 years ago.

Thu, 01 Feb, 2018

Tom Brady magic gets Patriots out of jail

Tom Brady conjured a last-gasp Houdini act to save the New England Patriots in a thrilling win over the Houston Texans on Sunday as the Atlanta Falcons preserved their unbeaten record.

Tue, 26 Sep, 2017

Magician Billy Kidd hooked by the energy of street performance

WHILE illusion is a key part of being a magician, being a natural performer can also cast a spell on the audience.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2017

Sinn Féin and DUP reinforce grip on power

Sinn Féin and the Democratic Unionists are on course to reinforce their grip on power at Stormont, with the republican party closing the gap on their unionist rivals.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Ruby Walsh masterclass as Clondaw Warrior outbattles rivals

His rides may be sparse at the moment, but amongst the carefully chosen mounts is ample opportunity for Ruby Walsh to shine in a manner which few, if any, could dream to achieve. 

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

QUIRKY WORLD ... Cooped-up Cupcake survives eight days in box

ENGLAND: A tough Siamese cat named Cupcake has survived eight days cooped up in a box after accidentally being sent through the mail by her British owners.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Terrace Talk: Liverpool: That’s one small step; the giant leaps can wait

Well, that was most pleasant. I’m not sure outsiders understand our reaction to Klopp, or else wilfully misunderstand it.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2015

Labour can return to government with some careful electioneering

Labour effectively has about 10 critical constituencies to identify where it must fight for its life, writes Gerard Howlin

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

Roach and dace in harmony at Shannon Bridge

One of the childish pleasures of boating on the inland waterways is throwing the crusts overboard after breakfast and watching the melee. 

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Sunderland need major improvement to survive

First there was the Great Escape, then last season an almost equally implausible sequel.

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

I don’t stand a ghost of a chance

I’ve been dumped. Or at least I think so. I never received official confirmation. It wasn’t until a friend queried the progress of the new man in my life that I realised he’d fallen off the face of the earth.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Hopes high for Nations Cup success in La Baule

It may prove an omen that Cian O’Connor rides Good Luck in today’s Furusiyya Nations Cup at La Baule, France, but the Olympic bronze medallist believes the team has enough ability to create its own fortune.

Fri, 15 May, 2015

Timmy Murphy gets off mark on the Flat

Grand National-winning rider Timmy Murphy claimed his first winner as a fully-fledged Flat jockey aboard Houdini in the Roger & Mary Marsh Handicap at Wolverhampton yesterday.

Tue, 12 May, 2015

Movie reviews: Foxcatcher, Into the Woods, Taken 3

Foxcatcher *****

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Cumberbatch up for two Screen Actors Guild awards

Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for two Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards.

Wed, 10 Dec, 2014

Foley and ROG hail Keatley display in another Munster miracle

Munster coach Anthony Foley paid tribute to the cool head of Ian Keatley after he kicked his side to a last-gasp win over Sale in the opening match of pool A in the European Champions Cup.

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Friday's Film Reviews

This week, Liam Neeson stars in action thriller A Walk Along The Tombstones, a utopian society unravels in sci-fi adventure The Giver, and the tale of an exclusive Oxford University clique in The Riot Club.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2014

TV: What to watch this week

SATURDAY

Sun, 07 Sep, 2014

Upside-down craze claims lots of health benefits

Inversion therapy is back in fashion, with devotees of the upside-down craze claiming health benefits including relief from back pain, better skin and improved concentration. Peta Bee puts it to the test.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2014

Throw ’em the ball and just let Cats and Tipp get on with it

The best games in the last number of years have been between Kilkenny and Tipperary.

Sat, 03 May, 2014

Dubuisson catches eye of McDowell despite desert defeat to Day

Victor Dubuisson looked shattered as he prepared to dash to the limousine waiting to whisk him to Phoenix airport and back to Cannes via London following his thrilling WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship tussle and ultimate defeat to Jason Day.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2014

Hughton relief as Spurs fail to react

Norwich City 1 Tottenham 0

Mon, 24 Feb, 2014

Could you get out of this space?

We have all been there when someone decides to ruin your day by taking your parking spot, but getting your own back doesn’t always work out.

Thu, 17 Oct, 2013

My worst nightmare has come true, tiger kidnap victim told colleagues

The victim of a tiger kidnapping told co-workers that his worst nightmare had come true and that his family were being held hostage, a trial has heard.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2013

ESRI should ask: Why is everything in this country wrong?

QUOTE of the week has to go to economist John Fitzgerald who admitted when launching the new ESRI report that: “The one thing that is sure about this latest forecast is that it is wrong.”

Sat, 12 Oct, 2013

My worst nightmare had come true, says kidnap victim

The victim of a 'tiger' kidnapping told co-workers that his worst nightmare had come true and that his family were being held hostage, a trial has heard today.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2013

Ivan Yates story highlights a "Hierarchy of Distress"

In many ways, the case of Ivan Yates should be a textbook example of how serious debt could be treated in this country.

Thu, 05 Sep, 2013

Ireland back in hunt after edging out Home champions

Ireland produced a dramatic comeback to keep alive their hopes of claiming the Home International title at Ganton, Yorkshire after fighting back to secure a scintillating 8½-6½ win over defending champions Scotland.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2013