Person: Lear

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Waterford won’t find vision for future in populist barstool jibes

There is literal and metaphorical blindness in King Lear. Sight and vision are linked to good judgment and when Lear disowns Cordelia his loyal aide Kent urges him to

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The big interview with Tracey Kennedy: The art of seeing the bigger picture

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Book review: Unleashing Demons — The Inside Story of Brexit

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Book review: 1606 William Shakespeare and the Year of Lear

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Bringing the Bard back to centre stage in Cork

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Children’s books

King Lear: the daddy of all tragedies

OWEN Roe is one of Irish theatre’s most prized actors.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2013

Running with the rough crowd

The Boys of Foley Street whisks its audience through Dublin’s inner city, says Pádraic Killeen

Wed, 10 Oct, 2012

A dramatic Morton mile denies Torrance a trophy

The most dramatic Morton mile took place in front a large crowd at Santry Stadium, which included An Toaiseach Enda Kenny, just 2 days prior to the opening of the Olympic Games.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

TV network coy over McKellen nude scene

Ian McKellen’s acclaimed performance in King Lear is coming to America’s Public Broadcasting System – but his on-stage nude scene may not.

Sun, 13 Jul, 2008

Teenager held over plot to kill dozens in school suicide bomb

A TEENAGER collected enough supplies to kill dozens in a suicide bomb attack on his school, police said today.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2008

US: Teen held in connection with suicide bomb plot

A hate-filled teenager collected enough supplies to kill dozens in a suicide bomb attack on his school, police said today.

Mon, 21 Apr, 2008

Joanne claims thrilling Alabama

Lady Joanne left connections dreaming of a trip to the Breeders’ Cup in late October after gaining a thrilling victory in Saratoga’s Alabama Stakes.

Sun, 19 Aug, 2007

Octave to go even higher

Octave may bid to complete a clean sweep of New York’s prestigious Triple Tiara following her win in the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont.

Sun, 22 Jul, 2007

Octave claims American Oaks

Octave proved an admirable replacement for her stablemate Rags To Riches when taking the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont.

Sat, 21 Jul, 2007

McKellen says King Lear role makes him nervous

Award-winning actor Ian McKellen today said playing the title character in Shakespeare’s King Lear, was more rewarding than recent film roles such as Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2007

Damn fine job getting into mind of Ol’ big ‘ed

IF you’ve just unearthed that Christmas book token from down the back of the sofa, here’s a sure-fire way to turn it into literary gold: pop around to your local bookstore and exchange it for a copy of “The Damned United” (Faber).

Sat, 27 Jan, 2007

No major surprises or hitches in English papers

THE Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate exams got underway with no major hitches reported on yesterday’s English papers.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006

Hopkins to quit after Shakespeare role

Welsh actor Anthony Hopkins plans to quit acting after starring in William Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2006

Producers' Award makes Clint's day

The Producers Guild of America went ahead and made his day, choosing Clint Eastwood as the recipient of its highest honour.

Thu, 17 Nov, 2005

Plot mystery over Baldwin's 'illness' in Corrie

Coronation Street’s Mike Baldwin is to be struck down by Alzheimer’s disease in a dramatic TV storyline.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2005

Gomez thanks trainer for shock win

New British super-featherweight champion Michael Gomez today thanked trainer Billy Graham for turning his career around.

Sun, 26 Oct, 2003

McCullough in a hurry to gain world title belt

WAYNE MCCULLOUGH has given himself five months to make it back to the top.

Mon, 16 Sep, 2002

McCullough in a hurry to gain world title

Wayne McCullough has given himself five months to make it back to the top.

Sun, 15 Sep, 2002

McCullogh prepares for return to the ring

WAYNE McCULLOUGH was relishing his return from the boxing wilderness last night as he prepared for his first fight on British soil in seven years.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2002