Person: Samson

Steff Evans hoping for place in final

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac is hoping “common sense will prevail” to allow Steff Evans to face Munster in Saturday’s Guinness PRO12 final at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 23 May, 2017

Court clears vet who gave wrong ashes to dog’s owner

A vet who gave a woman the wrong ashes after charging her €200 for cremating her pet dog has been cleared of trying to obtain money by deception.

Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (19/11/16)

Your letters, your views...

Sat, 19 Nov, 2016

Polly Samson and why she loves writing short stories

Polly Samson loves to write, but hates sitting at her desk. She tells Colette Sheridan why she finds the short story to be the ideal form.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2016

Oliver Moore: Ideas exchanged at eco village visits

Last week two distinct study trips came to the place I live and work, Cloughjordan. The first was citizen science, the second a media moment.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016

Why do woman in politics face such scrutiny over their hair and clothes?

Hillary Clintons longer hair was cut as she ascended the political ladder. Helen Rumbelow examines the politics of power dressing. 

Sat, 06 Aug, 2016

Dad's World with Jonathan deBurca Butler

“I CAN’T do it,” came the plaintive cry.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Robin McBryde: Samson Lee rising above Joe Marler furore

Wales assistant coach Robin McBryde says prop Samson Lee is not someone “distracted by things on the outside”.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Contrite England star Joe Marler clear to face France

Joe Marler is clear to face France on Saturday as England go in search of the Grand Slam after avoiding punishment for his verbal abuse of Samson Lee and for striking Rob Evans in the Twickenham clash with Wales.

Thu, 17 Mar, 2016

Tadhg Furlong hoping to play part in Paris mission

Mike Ross has, at least, another week rehabbing at Leinster, Marty Moore is out with a hamstring injury for the entire Six Nations stretch and Nathan White suffered horribly in the scrum during last Sunday’s draw with Wales.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

TV critics miss mutterings of George Hook

A new Six Nations campaign and a familiar old face is missing. The face of Irish rugby, a man admired by millions, a great moral and spiritual leader, a crucial part of the fabric of the nation. 

Mon, 08 Feb, 2016

Warren Gatland ready to make ‘tough calls’ on Wales squad

Wales head coach Warren Gatland admits that he has some “tough calls” ahead as he applies the finishing touches to his 31-man World Cup squad.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

WATCH: Dog calms down owner with Asperger’s during self-harm meltdown

Danielle Jacobs has Asperger’s syndrome and suffers from depressive meltdowns and panic attacks.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

Wish you were in Carlow as Pink Floyd star David Gilmour debuts new song

It isn’t every day that a member of one of the most celebrated rock acts of all time takes time out to give a public masterclass in the genesis of song-writing for a ticket price of less than €20.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2015

Wales’ focus is on beating Italy IN RBS 6 Nations, not on the permutations

Italy v Wales

Sat, 21 Mar, 2015

Celtic close in on leaders Aberdeen

Scottish Premiership:

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Castres a tougher test than was expected

Castres 16 Leinster 21

Mon, 27 Oct, 2014

Kiko plays cool ahead of Titanic struggle

Kiko Martinez refused to get drawn into another war of words with Belfast’s Carl Frampton yesterday, but a tense atmosphere hung over their final pre-fight press conference ahead of tomorrow night’s world-title showdown.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2014

India blocks film on Gandhi murder

India has blocked the release of a film about the assassination of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi, saying it glorifies her killers and could trigger violent protests.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Pet ban for woman charged with cruelty to animals

A mother of two must contact the ISPCA if she ever plans again to get a pet dog after being found guilty of cruelty to animals.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2014

Hoops untroubled by Killie

Celtic 4 Kilmarnock 0

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Norris cuts loose and sheds beard for cancer charity

Following the close shave of the surprise vote to save the Seanad, its most famous son David Norris has shed his trademark beard in gratitude.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2013

Hat-trick for Samaras as Hoops cruise past Killie

Kilmarnock 2 Celtic 5

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Foran strikes home for Inverness

Irish player Richie Foran scored his side's opening goal with an assist from fellow countryman Aaron Doran in a game that consolidated Inverness's position at the top of the Scottish premiership.

Sat, 14 Sep, 2013

Controversial conclusion sees Celtic drop two points

St Mirren 1 Celtic 1

Sun, 31 Mar, 2013

Celtic into last four of Scottish Cup

St Mirren 1 Celtic 2

Sat, 02 Mar, 2013

Lennon furious as Buddies stun Bhoys

St Mirren 3 Celtic 2

Mon, 28 Jan, 2013

Ulster grind it out as Pienaar makes Castres pay penalty

Castres 8 Ulster 9

Mon, 21 Jan, 2013

Foran goal helps Inverness to 2-2 draw

Inverness 2 St Mirren 2

Wed, 26 Dec, 2012

Bhoys win one-sided contest against St Mirren

Celtic 2 St Mirren 0

Sat, 15 Dec, 2012

Castres edge win to end Glasgow cup hopes

Glasgow 6 Castres 9

Sat, 08 Dec, 2012

Talks not bombs

THE first thing to understand about the war that recently broke out in Israel and the Gaza Strip is that Hamas has recently been upping the ante.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2012

Celtic thrash St Mirren 5-0

St Mirren 0 Celtic 5

Sat, 20 Oct, 2012

Edith’s last journey

Joan Mitchell was always fascinated by the Titanic — and was stunned to discover her family had a relative on board

Wed, 11 Apr, 2012

Off-the-ball clash between O'Donovan and Goodwin

Hibernian 0 St Mirren 0

Sat, 03 Mar, 2012

Belfast on a roll

TAKING the elevator up to the dome crowning Victoria Square Shopping Centre, peering out over Belfast’s twinkling skyline, I try to take in the changes that have washed over this city.

Sat, 03 Mar, 2012

Forrest and Brown goals seal it for Celtic

FT: St Mirren 0 Celtic 2

Sat, 21 Jan, 2012

Rangers slump to St Mirren defeat

St Mirren 2 Rangers 1

Sat, 24 Dec, 2011

Canine giant laid up by broken toe

Britain's biggest dog has been floored by a suspected broken toe.

Wed, 21 Dec, 2011

St Mirren earn point with Goodwin goal

Motherwell 1 St Mirren 1

Sat, 17 Dec, 2011

Celtic still in title hunt as Saints suffer thrashing

Celtic 5 St Mirren 0

Sat, 26 Nov, 2011

Parks boots Cardiff home

FLY-HALF Dan Parks kicked 14 points as Cardiff Blues made it two from two in the Heineken Cup with a scrappy win over 14-man London Irish at Cardiff City Stadium.

Sat, 19 Nov, 2011

Exiles fall to shock comeback by Edinburgh

London Irish 19 Edinburgh 20

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Hooper brace gives Bhoys win at St Mirren

St Mirren 0 Celtic 2

Sun, 28 Aug, 2011