Person: Pierre

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sport

Joe Ward set for Boston comeback after medical suspension lifted

Joe Ward will meet New Orleans light-heavy Patrick Pierre in his comeback fight at Boston’s House of Blues on March 14.

soccer

FA Cup: Newcastle down Barry Murphy's Rochdale; Shrewsbury earn fourth round Liverpool tie

news

Ian Bailey ordered to pay €115,000 to family of Sophie Toscan du Plantier

general

Immersive read: French trial of Ian Bailey is latest chapter in nightmare which is now 23-years-old

general

Women have been written out of science history – it's time to put them back

business

Funds bet oil price to double to $150

Top 10 books for older children

Mary Arrigan selects her top 10 long reads for older children in search of a good book.

Fri, 03 Aug, 2018

Design store: Exploring Irish design at the National Museum

Carol O’Callaghan explores the ever-evolving Irish design collection at the National Museum of Ireland.

Sat, 10 Mar, 2018

Darina Allen: Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Melba Toast and a mad fish soup

On each 12 Week Certificate course we all pile into a bus to go on a ‘foodie’ school tour, says Darina Allen.

Sat, 29 Apr, 2017

Ask Audrey's guide to the perfect Christmas

There is still an air of mystery around Christmas Day. Particularly in Ireland, where nobody seems sure of the time you can have your first drink without someone saying you’re an alcoholic, says our columnist Ask Audrey

Wed, 14 Dec, 2016

Conquering writer’s block and inner demons to boot

Writer DBC Pierre hadn’t a clue what he was doing when he wrote his debut novel ‘Vernon God Little’. It won him the Booker Prize and the Whitbread. He has gone from riches to rags and back again. He tells Sue Leonard.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2016

Ask Audrey has been sorting out Cork people for years

Got an issue? Ask Audrey...

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

New head for French probe into Sophie Toscan du Plantier killing

A lawyer advising the relatives of French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier, who was murdered at her holiday home near Schull in West Cork 20 years ago, has welcomed the appointment of a new judge to head up the investigation taking place in France.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2016

The Bishop Looney makes it day to savour for Emma Nagle

Whilst weather conditions were wet and windy at yesterday’s United Foxhounds point-to-point fixture at Ballindenisk, it’s a day that will live long in the memory of 18-year-old Emma Nagle from Kilavullen as she claimed her first winner aboard her father TJ Nagle Junior’s homebred The Bishop Looney in the novice riders open.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Theatre review: Vernon God Little, Town Hall Galway

****

Wed, 16 Sep, 2015

The wine goose flies back

Roz Crowley meets Pierre Lawton, a globally acclaimed wine merchant, whose long line of Cork ancestors includes a mayor

Mon, 07 Sep, 2015

Doctors seek protection in French coma patient feud

Doctors given a green light by a European court to end the life support for a comatose French man sought help from prosecutors amid an escalating conflict between the man’s family members.

Sat, 25 Jul, 2015

Nick Abendanon inspires Clermont Auvergne rout

Clermont Auvergne 27 Northampton Saints 5: Nick Abendanon hopes his stellar evening against Northampton has offered England additional reason to soften their stance on selecting overseas-based players.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2015

Hotel floor a snip at $500k a month

Somebody in New York has dipped into their wallet to pay $500,000 (€402,607) a month to rent the 39th floor of the legendary Pierre Hotel.

Thu, 11 Dec, 2014

Tizzard notworried by Cue Card’s reverse

Colin Tizzard remains upbeat about Cue Card’s chances of retaining his crown in the Betfair Chase at Haydock following his comprehensive defeat at Exeter on Tuesday.

Fri, 07 Nov, 2014

Everyday heroes are Dublin marathon’s real driving force

You know it’s marathon time when a world-class runner takes home gold but a man in his 60s who has clocked up 85 races this year and a man who has literally ran around the globe take the plaudits.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2014

The most hilariously disturbing Ice Bucket Challenge yet

He’s a confident man.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2014

Breakfast with the Borgias

DBC Pierre

Sun, 24 Aug, 2014

The clues are in the news

Title: Irene

Sun, 10 Aug, 2014

Three rugby stars in hospital after machete attack

Clermont Auvergne players were attacked by gang armed with machetes and swords.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Cockerill: We gave ourselves too much to do in second-half

Clermont 22 Leicester 16

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014

Movie reviews: Starred Up

Starred Up ****

Sun, 23 Mar, 2014

Clermont book home quarter-final

Clermont Auvergne 28 Racing Metro 3

Mon, 20 Jan, 2014

Clermont win, but Quins make and take a point

Clermont Auvergne 23 Harlequins 13

Mon, 21 Oct, 2013

Savour a taste of the swish lifestyle

LIKE life, there are certain rules of conduct when skiing.

Sun, 06 Oct, 2013

Leitrim: Flavour fusion at The Cottage

The Cottage, Jamestown, Co Leitrim; tel: 071-9625933; cottagerestaurant.ie

Sun, 12 May, 2013

Gay Paris as same-sex bill sparks protests

French parliament approved a law allowing same-sex couples to marry and to adopt children, a flagship reform pledge by president François Hollande which sparked often violent street protests and a rise in homophobic attacks.

Wed, 24 Apr, 2013

Tyson lands another cameo role

Mike Tyson is to star in 'Scary Movie 5'.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2012

Lohan and Sheen join horror spoof

Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen have joined the cast of 'Scary Movie 5'.

Mon, 06 Aug, 2012

Second series for 'Brand X'

Russell Brand's TV show has been commissioned for a second series.

Tue, 31 Jul, 2012

Monaco Prince to sue after nightclub brawl

A son of Monaco’s Princess Caroline is suing over a New York nightclub brawl that left him bloodied and led to another patron’s arrest and both camps blaming each other.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

Uruguay government considering plans to sell marijuana

Uruguay's national government has said it plans to send a bill to Congress that would allow it to sell marijuana, making it the first country in the world to do so.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2012

Artists gather to remember life and works of le Brocquy

Leading names from the world of art and culture gathered in Dublin over the weekend to celebrate the life and works of the late artist, Louis le Brocquy.

Mon, 30 Apr, 2012

Wonderful human and great artist, says Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the one of Ireland’s most renowned artists, Louis le Brocquy, who died at home in Dublin aged 95 with his wife, Anne Madden, at his side.

Thu, 26 Apr, 2012

Artists le Brocquy dies at his home

One of Ireland’s most renowned artists, Louis le Brocquy, has died, a family source has confirmed.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Wallabies next on hit list for Wales’ Jenkins

Triple Grand Slam winner Gethin Jenkins has set his sights on extending Wales’ upward curve Down Under this summer.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2012

All going sour in the city of love

It may be cold enough here in Paris to leave eskimos pining for the frozen tundra of their homelands but the hot air currently being generated by French rugby folk more than compensates for the polar conditions.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

Aintree in Carthalawn’s sights

The Harry Kelly-trained Carthalawn lit up yesterday’s well-attended Tallow point-to-point meeting, staged on Jimmy Mangan’s lands at Shanakill Cross, by winning a vintage renewal of the open lightweight.

Mon, 06 Feb, 2012

Proud McLaughlin rues mistakes

ULSTER boss Brian McLaughlin was a man of mixed emotions on Saturday.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2012

Taxpayer suffers to support bloated EU

NEWS that the EU mandarins have again circumvented EU treaties in order to allow the ECB lend to EU governments does not come as any surprise.

Tue, 03 Jan, 2012

Warrior shot on heels of Leinster

GLASGOW WARRIORS maintained their pursuit of Leinster in Heineken Cup Pool Three with a 20-15 victory over Montpellier at Firhill.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2011

France survive against spirited Japanese

France 47 Japan 21

Sat, 10 Sep, 2011

We’re in ‘competition mode’, warn French

FRANCE coach Marc Lièvremont has thrown down the gauntlet to his players ahead of Saturday’s World Cup warm-up with Ireland in Bordeaux by declaring that Les Bleus are now in “competition mode”.

Thu, 11 Aug, 2011

Lakafia handed France bow

Biarritz forward Raphael Lakafia will make his France debut against Ireland in Bordeaux on Saturday.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2011

Woman sues bank who listed her 'deceased'

A Florida woman is suing her bank after suffering financial problems when it declared her dead last November.

Tue, 12 Jul, 2011