Person: Rufus

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Jack of all trades: Kiefer Sutherland on bringing his music to Dublin

Kiefer Sutherland made his name as an actor, but he also has a successful career in music. Ahead of his Dublin concert this month, he talks to Lorraine Wylie

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Being Simone Rocha: An exclusive look behind the scenes

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A musical journey with no road map which lead to desired success

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Sophie White's new book is a genre-crossing gem mixing motherhood, mental health and cooking

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Book review: Falling

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Showbiz news: Idris Elba finally gets a nod for the Baftas

Live music review: Wainwright Sisters - Ballincollig Winter Music Festival

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Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Wainwright sisters are doing it for themselves at Ballincollig Winter Music Festival

Martha Wainwright and her sibling Lucy are putting their incredible music pedigree to good use for a new covers album and a gig in Cork, writes Ed Power

Thu, 21 Jan, 2016

Hawk set to stay above Wimbledon skies

The owner of a hawk tasked with keeping away pesky pigeons at Wimbledon has laughed off suggestions he could be replaced by a drone.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2015

Good food for kids made from crumbs

SINCE you had children, has cooking changed? Sisters Claire and Lucy McDonald pose a question that will resonate with many parents.

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

Wainwright: My honesty over sexuality has hindered my success

Rufus Wainwright thinks he'd be more successful if he wasn't open about his sexuality.

Fri, 29 Aug, 2014

Abandoned dog 'may need penis amputation'

A bull terrier may have to have his penis amputated after he was found wandering the streets with a cable tie around his genitals.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2014

VIDEO: Rufus the hawk - terror of Wimbledon pigeons

Wimbledon 2014 is underway, and the biggest star so far is a sharp-eyed hawk employed to keep the pigeons at bay.

Tue, 24 Jun, 2014

Relishing strawberries and the cream of Wimbledon talent

My hobbies are pretty tame, indeed some might even say boring.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2014

Wednesday's TV Tips

Your daily spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

X-Factor live returns with a bang

The first of the X-Factor’s live shows this year hit our screens at 8pm with an 80s night, testing the new performer’s nerves in front of a live audience of millions.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2013

Special delivery seals it for postie after love on the double

A popular postie has revealed how he found love on the double while delivering the post on his allocated round in north Co Dublin.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Ambitious 'Cloud Atlas' falls just short

Big has always been beautiful to Lana and Andy Wachowski, writer-directors of the visually stunning 'Matrix' trilogy.

Mon, 25 Feb, 2013

The song cycle of life

Martha Wainwright’s ‘Come to Mama’ was inspired by her mother’s death and her son’s birth, writes Tina O’Sullivan

Thu, 17 Jan, 2013

Wainwright to marry partner this week

Rufus Wainwright is to wed his long-term partner Jorn Weisbrodt on Thursday.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2012

Wimbledon hawk found

Wimbledon’s hawk was back at the All England Club with his relieved owners after being found dumped in its box.

Tue, 03 Jul, 2012

Rufus back on duty after Wimbledon hawk-napping is resolved

Wimbledon’s hawk was back at the All England Club with his relieved owners this morning after being found dumped in its box at the weekend.

Mon, 02 Jul, 2012

Wimbledon hawk stolen from car

The hawk that patrols Wimbledon to deter pigeons has been stolen, police said.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2012

Ronson: Amy took Adele success badly

Amy Winehouse felt "competitive" towards Adele.

Wed, 16 May, 2012

Punky set to show life with Down syndrome

THE world’s first animated television series to have a lead character with Down syndrome is coming to RTÉ television next week.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2011

Singer Rufus Wainwright – who sought guidance from the ‘Rocket Man’ hitmaker Elton John in 2000 when he was struggling with an addiction to crystal meth – claimed the flamboyant star is very quiet away from his public persona and has little belief in his own abilities.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2010

Man and boy, in one Starting Over

GEORGE BAILEY is a burly policeman disenchanted with his life.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2009

Lynch awaits FEI judgment

THE Federation Equestre International (FEI) says it will issue a judgment in the case involving show jumper Denis Lynch today.

Fri, 17 Oct, 2008

No plans to drop equestrian sport for 2012

IF Federation Equestre Internationale president Princess Haya was selling a horse at Ballinasloe Fair next month, I doubt she would get many buyers, based on her recent promotion of equestrian sport.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2008

Brazil Olympic rider Pessoa’s horse fails drug test

RUFUS, the horse of show jumper Rodrigo Pessoa, has tested positive for a banned substance at the Olympics, bringing to six the number of horses to have done so.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2008

Lynch among medal prospects

DENIS LYNCH lines out in the final of the show jumping in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, today, (midday approx) with a medal a distinct possibility.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2008

Wainwright: My father threatened to kill me

The father of singer Rufus Wainwright threatened to kill his son because of an article in Rolling Stone magazine, it has been revealed.

Thu, 19 Apr, 2007

Injury ends career of Addick's Rufus

Charlton defender Richard Rufus has been forced to retire from the game because of a serious knee injury.

Thu, 03 Jun, 2004

Rumours rife Ulrika is pregnant

Ulrika Jonsson sparked rumours of a baby on the way last night when she attended an awards ceremony looking positively blooming.

Thu, 23 Oct, 2003

Brevett worry for West Ham

Rufus Brevett is to have a scan on his injured ankle after the goalless draw with Sheffield United.

Sun, 17 Aug, 2003

Breen on the list as relegated Hammers release 10 players

RELEGATED West Ham announced yesterday that they are releasing 10 senior players, including Paolo di Canio, Lee Bowyer, Gary Breen and Nigel Winterburn.

Sat, 17 May, 2003

Defensive blow for Addicks

Charlton boss Alan Curbishley takes his side to Manchester United tomorrow without his first choice centre-backs after Richard Rufus underwent knee surgery.

Fri, 02 May, 2003