Person: JK

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Fineen Wycherley rises to top of Munster rugby as West Cork's latest rugby prospect

The O’Donovan rowers began it at the Rio Olympics four years ago. After that, it seemed anything the oarsmen and women of West Cork achieved, so, too, could the young rugby players of the region.

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Fairbrother's dramatic injury-time winner for JK Brackens

Former minor star Lyndon Fairbrother goaled from a 25m free five minutes into injury time to give JK Brackens a sensational one-point win over Holycross-Ballycahill in the O'Riain Cup (Tipperary Senior B hurling final) at Semple Stadium, yesterday.

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Ferreira: Kleyn’s hard work paying off

Munster defence coach JP Ferreira admits he was surprised to see Jean Kleyn make the Ireland squad for the Rugby World Cup but says the South African-born lock is being rewarded for his hard work with the province.

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Wycherley: There was no intent to take out Sexton

business

JK Rowling’s digital publishing firm Pottermore to conjure up some first-time profit

business

The Irvings: Whitegate’s secretive new owners

Terrace Talk: Liverpool - Liverpool Limbo is a theatrical show in many acts

This is going to take years, isn’t it? Bring a good book next time.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2015

A season short on inspiring moments

Sunday’s All-Ireland football final was indicative of the summer’s championship; promised much, delivered little. Joe Kernan, Colman Corrigan, John O’Leary and Seamus McEnaney reflect on a disappointing year for football and suggest what corrective surgery must be embarked on ahead of 2016...

Tue, 22 Sep, 2015

Kanye gives Kim surprise birthday holiday

KANYE WEST has taken KIM KARDASHIAN on a surprise holiday for her 34th birthday.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

David Yates tipped to direct Harry Potter spin-off

David Yates looks set to re-enter JK Rowling’s wizarding world as he is tipped to direct the Harry Potter spin-off.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Ankle injury forces Mulryan to retire

TIPPERARY midfielder Kevin Mulryan has announced his retirement from intercounty football, aged 29.

Thu, 30 Dec, 2010

Limerick teach Tipp in summer school

THE deceptiveness of league form was painted vividly yesterday afternoon in Semple Stadium.

Mon, 25 May, 2009

JK in court battle over Potter book

THE battle over the publication of a Harry Potter encyclopaedia “decimated” JK Rowling’s creativity and halted all work on a new novel, the author said yesterday.

Tue, 15 Apr, 2008

Activist welcomes 'Dumbledore is gay' revelation

A leading human rights campaigner today welcomed the revelation from Harry Potter author JK Rowling that Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of Hogwarts, is gay.

Sat, 20 Oct, 2007

Kelly Osbourne lands UK radio gig

Kelly Osbourne has signed up as a DJ on Radio 1 while Chris Moyles' show has been lengthened, the British radio station announced today.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2007

Punters conjure end for Potter

Harry Potter’s arch enemy, Lord Voldemort, is the odds-on favourite to kill off the famous boy wizard in the final instalment of the series, it was revealed today.

Tue, 26 Dec, 2006

Satisfied O’Gara hails tactics as key to victory

A TYPICAL Munster European night in Thomond Park. An utterly dominant pack decisively outplaying a giant Bourgoin eight, blowing them backwards in mauls both defensive and offensive.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2006

JK insists she’s fat friendly but critic asks ‘Why isn’t Harry portly?’

HARRY Potter creator JK Rowling has hit back at critics who accused her of hypocrisy for attacking skinny models.

Sat, 13 May, 2006

Mullins ready for Wasps after signing new contract

MIKE MULLINS just signed a two year contract with Munster – but it also means that he now has a new employer.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2004

Boy wizard Potter may become a man in JK's books

The seventh Harry Potter book may not be the last we hear of the boy wizard, author JK Rowling hinted today.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004

Gervais competes for top radio prize

Ricky Gervais is going head to head with Jonathan Ross and Stephen Fry to be named radio's top presenter.

Thu, 27 Mar, 2003