A judge has said that a woman who falsely claimed in an emergency ‘999’ call to gardaí that she had been raped “put on an Oscar-winning performance”.

Comedian Freddie Starr groped and humiliated a 15-year-old girl at a Jimmy Savile TV show 41 years ago, the High Court has ruled.

Galway 2-15  Cork 2-12: Galway defeated All-Ireland champions Cork to claim their first National Camogie League Division 1 title in 10 years at Semple Stadium.

Ringo Starr will join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight with fellow Beatle Paul McCartney doing the honours of introducing him at the ceremony in the US.

Beatles drummer Ringo Starr says he still misses his “brothers” in the band and said it must be harder being in a boyband today than in the era-defining Liverpool group.

STEVIE ‘G’ Grainger is a DJ on Red FM in Cork, and releases music on his Soul Jamz label. He’s bringing his Vinyl Love night to the Odessa in Dublin on March 22 in aid of marriage equality.

Thurles CBS 5-26 St Flannan’s College, Ennis 0-06

Freddie Starr has stormed out of a television interview about his sex abuse claims ordeal.

Comedian Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted after spending 18 months on bail for sex crime allegations.

A certain symmetry. The man who went before — Big Ron — met Alex Ferguson in autumn of 1986 and found him strangely distant. Soon after, the rumours Ron had heard proved correct.

Jurors in the trial of veteran celebrity agent Max Clifford are set to begin a fifth day of deliberations today.

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The Beatles have been honoured with a lifetime achievement award at a star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles.

Gardaí are looking for 14-year-old Starr Carew, who has been missing from Kells since yesterday.

What has tumbled out in the aftershock of Jimmy Savile’s unmasking as a serial abuser has given pause for thought on many fronts, writes Michael Clifford.

Martin Coppinger was handed a difficult route to defend his Munster and All-Ireland senior titles at last Wednesday’s Munster championship draws.

Former BBC radio producer Ted Beston has “vehemently denied” historic allegations put to him by detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.

Detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal have arrested a man in his 70s, police said today.

Two high-profile figures arrested by detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal have been rebailed until next year, police said.

Max Clifford, 69, who was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences, is one of the most influential publicity agents in Britain who has represented everyone from OJ Simpson to Mohamed Al Fayed, working closely with the press to manage, break, and stop stories about his clients.

Funnyman Brian Conley has been released from hospital and is “recuperating” with his family after being taken ill during filming of 'I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here'.

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly will host a Strictly Come Dancing live from Wembley Arena on BBC One, 6.30pm today.

A double on Bunairgead and Lady Wingshot for his boss Jim Bolger (who later completed a treble with Miracle Cure) proved a fitting end to the 2012 turf season for teenager Ronan Whelan, who was crowned Champion Apprentice for the first time.

Comedian Freddie Starr was released on bail for a second time last night after being questioned by police investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal.

A lawyer who is representing more than 20 people who claim to have been sexually assaulted by Jimmy Savile has said that the BBC and three hospitals could face legal action from alleged victims.

Freddie Starr, who was arrested yesterday by police officers investigating the Jimmy Savile abuse scandal, returned for further questioning today.

English entertainer Freddie Starr was in police custody last night to face questioning about sex crimes related to the Jimmy Savile inquiry.

Detectives investigating allegations of sex abuse surrounding Jimmy Savile have arrested comedian Freddie Starr, sources said.

Dozens of big name stars from the 1960s and 70s have contacted Max Clifford “frightened to death” they will become implicated in the widening Jimmy Savile child abuse scandal, the PR guru has claimed.

A mother returned home to her luxury New York City apartment building to find two of her small children stabbed to death in a bath and their nanny, with self-inflicted stab wounds, lying near them.

The entertainment world has led tributes to Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, after the “musical giant” lost a lengthy battle with cancer at the age of 62.

The childhood homes of former Beatles John Lennon and Sir Paul McCartney have become listed buildings, it was revealed today.

Paul McCartney has received a star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.

Freddie Starr has been forced to drop out of 'I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' after being advised by medics, in case his illness flares up again.

I'm a Celeb's Freddie Starr has been released from hospital following his allergic reaction to a bushtucker trial.

I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here's Freddie Starr was rushed to hospital yesterday after eating a dodgy egg.

Comedian Freddie Starr has been taken to hospital and is undergoing tests after a challenge on 'I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!'.

Mark Wright and Freddie Starr will face a new variation on I’m A Celebrity’s dreaded Bushtucker Trial after a public vote sealed their fate.

I’M A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! kicked off a new series last night in typically grotesque fashion with one team dunked in offal.

Dougie Poynter is already one of the favourites to win 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' after the line-up was officially announced today.

Comic Freddie Starr, US actress Stefanie Powers and former Emmerdale actress Lorraine Chase are reportedly heading to the jungle for I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

The two surviving members of the biggest band of all time have ruled out a reunion.

Ringo Starr has claimed The Beatles were lucky to have him as their drummer.