Person: Lourdes

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travel

Lourdes - more than just a shrine nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees

There’s more to Lourdes than just a shrine. Self-confessed sceptic Breda Graham leaves her perceptions at home and miraculously discovers a different side to the Pyrenees region.

general

A place of pilgrimage: Local devotion to St Gobnait the subject of Alys Tomlinson's prize winning work

news

Body of Cork man returns from US

business

Mum's open letter to Minister on closure of residential care centres

fashion and beauty

Is shaving the pits? One in four young women say yes

celebrity

Madonna shares video of adopted twin daughters playing keyboard

Here's how the 2016 arts scene was for us

Our regular arts/ents writers select their personal highlights of the year. Today we hear from Eoghan O’Sullivan & Ellie O’Byrne.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

Steven Gerrard plans to return to Liverpool 'sooner rather than later'

Footballer Steven Gerrard says he is enjoying going "unnoticed" in Los Angeles, but plans to return to Liverpool "sooner rather than later".

Mon, 09 May, 2016

‘Climb for Crumlin’ Everest trek to raise funds for Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children

AT Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, the objective is always to give every sick child every chance every time.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Custody battle for Rocco described as a 'power fight' between Madonna and Guy Ritchie

Madonna and Guy Ritchie's custody battle over son Rocco is "a power fight" between the pair.

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

Gerrard enjoying ‘Z-list’ celebrity status in US

Footballer Steven Gerrard has said he is enjoying his “Z-list” celebrity status in America after moving to LA Galaxy.

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015

Madonna thinking of following Kardashians into 'cool' reality TV venture

Madonna is in talks to make a reality TV show.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

Madonna tells of 'cheeky' moment

Pop queen Madonna has said that she “couldn’t help myself” when she flashed her bottom at the Grammys.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Madonna’s flash shames daughter

Pop queen Madonna has said that she “couldn’t help myself” when she flashed her bottom at the Grammys.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Sunday's TV tips

Check out our spoiler-free guide to the best of tonight's TV.

Sun, 23 Nov, 2014

Cranberries star under psychiatric care after arrest

Troubled Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan is under psychiatric care at an undisclosed location following her arrest after an air rage incident on an Aer Lingus flight on Monday, her mother has revealed.

Fri, 14 Nov, 2014

Dolores O'Riordan being treated by psychiatric doctor after marriage split, mother reveals

Irish Rock star Dolores O'Riordan has split from her husband of twenty years, and is currently being treated by a psychiatric doctor and nurse to help her cope with the stress of her marriage breakdown, her mother has revealed.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Madonna parts ways with beau

Madonna has split from her boyfriend Timor Steffens.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

'My girlfriends have always been older', says Madonna's boyfriend (26)

Madonna's boyfriend Timor Steffens likes older women because they remind him of his mother.

Wed, 20 Aug, 2014

You've got it all wrong! Men aren't the ones that put off baby-making...

Women want to wait until they’re 32 years old before they have their first child, according to a new survey.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2014

Madonna 'received death threats' for supporting Pussy Riot

Madonna received death threats for defending Pussy Riot.

Thu, 06 Feb, 2014

Madge under fire for Instagram booze pic

Madonna has come under fire for posting pictures of her teenage son with a bottle of alcohol.

Mon, 06 Jan, 2014

Madonna partied like it was 1799 for her 55th birthday

Madonna celebrated her 55th birthday with a French Revolution-themed bash.

Mon, 19 Aug, 2013

Madonna in Malawi trip with Mercy and David

Madonna has taken her adopted children back to their native Malawi for the first time in two years.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2013

Madonna puts second property up for sale for $23.5m

Madonna is selling one of her New York City homes for $23.5m.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Madge reveals 'irresponsible' worries

Madonna worries about being an “irresponsible parent”.

Tue, 28 Aug, 2012

Madonna not a fan of daughter's shaved hairstyle

Madonna doesn't like that her daughter Lourdes has shaved her head.

Fri, 03 Aug, 2012

Rain fails to stop Madonna in her tracks

She may have underperformed at the ticket kiosk, but Madonna delivered — and then some — at the Aviva in Dublin last night.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012

Material Girl

Way to make an entrance — 26-year-old Madonna Ciccone burst onto the pop scene in style at the inaugural MTV Video Music Awards in 1984.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2012

Madonna's children getting competitive on tour

Madonna's children want to out-do each other on her MDNA tour.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2012

Kate wows in something borrowed, something blue

Madonna has said she suspects her daughter Lourdes of borrowing her clothes and actor Sadie Frost has confessed to wearing her son’s hoodies.

Tue, 20 Mar, 2012

Madonna: Motherhood is 'hard work'

The 'Give Me All Your Luvin' singer Madonna - who is currently dating dancer Brahim Zaibat - has admitted that being a single mother "hard work".

Sun, 11 Mar, 2012

Madonna papered room with royal's image while filming love story

Madonna surrounded herself with pictures of King Edward VIII when she worked on 'W.E.' to "soak up" his energy.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2011

Madonna supplements meal out with own bottle of wine

Madonna took her own wine when she went out to dinner on Saturday night.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011

Madonna's kids determine who she dates

Madonna will only date men her children "respect and admire".

Thu, 10 Nov, 2011

Third daughter for Steven Gerrard

England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard and his wife Alex today announced the birth of their third daughter, Lourdes.

Tue, 01 Nov, 2011

Madonna struggles to balance work and family

Madonna has to make sacrifices to juggle a successful career and personal life.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2011

Osbourne struggling with grief over friend Winehouse

Kelly Osbourne hasn't left her apartment since returning from Amy Winehouse's funeral.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2011

Children suffer in stars' name game

The Beckhams have added to their roll-call of exotically named children with latest addition Harper Seven.

Mon, 11 Jul, 2011

'Material Girl' planning Malawi orphanage

Madonna plans to open an orphanage in Malawi.

Wed, 29 Jun, 2011

Madonna duets with daughter

Madonna has collaborated with her daughter on a track.

Fri, 06 May, 2011

Plan for Madonna's Malawian school 'discontinued'

Madonna’s plans to build a school for girls in Malawi have been “discontinued”.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2011

Man arrested after Madonna home break-in

An alleged "stalker" was arrested this weekend after breaking into Madonna's home.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2011

New baby for Guy Ritchie

Guy Ritchie is to become a father for the third time.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2011

Venice Film Festival to premiere new Madonna film

Madonna's new film will get its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2011

Madonna 'steals' clothes from daughter

Madonna's teenage daughter, Lourdes, cringes over her youthful fashion mistakes.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011

Madonna reportedly dating backing dancer

The 52-year-old singer Madonna – who was most recently in a relationship with 24-year-old model Jesus Luz – was spotted kissing and laughing with Brahim Zaibat, who is believed to be around 20 years younger than her, in New York last Thursday.

Mon, 18 Oct, 2010

Madonna 'planning UK return'

Madonna is apparently planning to move back to the UK, it has emerged.

Sun, 10 Oct, 2010

Ritchie disapproves of son's birthday party

Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reportedly fallen out over their son's birthday party.

Sun, 05 Sep, 2010

Tipp won’t derail drive for five

ALL-IRELAND final, and in my usual habit I visited both camps.

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010