Person: Poirot

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Few do Rugby World Cup drama quite like the feuding French

James Harrington Pool C quarter-final qualification was decided last weekend but, with reports of another Rugby World Cup mutiny in the French camp, it’s easy to forget there’s still one key match to play, assuming it does not fall victim to Typhoon Hagibis.

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Hollywood memorabilia at Schull film centre auction

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Glenlo and behold by the Corrib

65% of all desserts are eaten by people saying 'take that away from me'

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Bruised England owe fans, says May

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We must step up, warns Greig Laidlaw after Scotland win

The hot 100: We round up the big tickets for autumn

From movies to music, food to fashion, our critics round up the big tickets for autumn

Sat, 02 Sep, 2017

A case of murder most Cork with latest Hercule Poirot set in Clonakilty

English crime writer Sophie Hannah tells Esther McCarthy why she decided to set the latest Hercule Poirot novel in Clonakilty

Thu, 20 Apr, 2017

Anthony Foley's loss stuns UIster boss Les Kiss

Ulster coach Les Kiss paid an emotional tribute to Anthony Foley last night.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2016

Sparkling Bordeaux debut for Ian Madigan

Bordeaux-Begles 15, Racing 92 9: Ian Madigan said he has settled in well in Bordeaux after leaving Leinster and is delighted to have made a winning start to his Top 14 career. The 27-year old was the star of the show as Bordeaux-Begles made an opening night win over holders, with Madigan outscoring Dan Carter five penalties to three.

Mon, 22 Aug, 2016

Book review: The Narrow Bed

The Narrow Bed makes no pretence to mimic the verismo of life as we know it, and recalls the worst excesses of Agatha Christie.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016

Greig Laidlaw wants to finish on a high

Scotland 29 France 18: Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw has urged his team to finish their Six Nations campaign with a flourish in Dublin.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

In-form Wales go top as France flop

Wales 19 France 10: Wales moved to the top of the RBS 6 Nations by beating France 19-10 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

How France and Ireland compare

FRANCE

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

Double hit of Jefferson Poirot and Uini Atonio set to blast Ireland

France will blast Ireland with the “double hit” of new props Jefferson Poirot and Uini Atonio in tomorrow’s Six Nations battle in Paris, according to Guy Noves.

Fri, 12 Feb, 2016

Louis Picamoles set to miss rest of Six Nations campaign

France 23 Italy 21: France could be without No. 8 Louis Picamoles for the rest of the Six Nations after he pulled a hamstring playing against Italy in Paris.

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

TV View: It was the final where ‘Dublin murdered Kerry’

Cian O’Sullivan. He’s playing but is he fit? Will he last the match? Will he even last the first half? Eeek.

Mon, 21 Sep, 2015

"It was like thrashing about all day in a swimming pool of glue"

HOME, 11pm, and my husband and I are in bed.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2015

Book review: Silver Bullets

DETECTIVE Edgar ‘Lefty’ Mendieta, the main player in Elmer Mendoza’s English-language debut, likes ‘an impossible case’. 

Sat, 11 Jul, 2015

New role is a clue to Ian McKellen’s acting greatness

A giant of English film and theatre, Ian McKellan looks set to enchant another generation with his portrayal of London’s most famous detective as a frail recluse in his 90s says Will Lawrence

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

Book: The Monogram Murders

The Monogram Murders

Sat, 18 Oct, 2014

Saturday’s TV tips

Check out our spoiler-free tips on what’s best to watch on TV tonight.

Sat, 23 Aug, 2014

Hercule Poirot And The Greenshore Folly

Agatha Christie

Sun, 03 Aug, 2014

Suchet set for Dickens adaptation

David Suchet, known for two decades as detective Poirot, is taking on another literary figure of the law by joining the cast of Dickens’s 'Great Expectations'.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2011

A Red Baron, a black mood and a whitewash

APRIL 21 has always been a momentous day in world history.

Thu, 22 Apr, 2010

More than a touch of Hercule Poirot about bankers’ committee appearance

JUST when you thought our sleaze-splattered banking sector could hardly get much murkier, up pops a money mystery worthy of Hercule Poirot.

Fri, 22 May, 2009

Statham to take on romantic role

Hollywood star Jason Statham said tonight he was poised to break his tough guy mould and do a romantic comedy.

Mon, 18 Feb, 2008

ITV poaches Miss Marple from BBC

ITV has poached veteran sleuth Miss Marple from the BBC in a landmark deal which will also see the return of Poirot, it was announced today.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2002