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rugby

Glasgow suffer heavy defeat to Cheetahs in PRO14 opener

Glasgow Warriors counted the cost of missing World Cup stars as their Guinness PRO14 campaign opened with a 48-14 defeat to the Cheetahs.

food

The Menu: The latest news from the world of food

Joe McNamee plates up the latest in food news.

The business of running the GAA

general

Hot gossip for return of Cold Feet

Striving for resolution in information age

In an age of replays, one viewing enough

Woman whose legs were crushed by falling tree wants all palm trees removed from sunbathing areas

A British holidaymaker has told how she feared she would never walk again after being crushed by a palm tree while sunbathing at a resort in Sri Lanka.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Jacob Stockdale delivering on potential in spades as Ulster claim bonus point

Ulster 37 - Glasgow Warriors 17: Big Jacob Stockdale is delivering on the potential shown during last summer’s Junior World Cup when he produced another scintillating performance as Ulster picked off a bonus-try victory over a weakened Glasgow side at the Kingspan Stadium.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2017

St Johnstone v Celtic - Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership - McDiarmid Park

Sensational Moussa Dembele hat-trick gives Celtic 29th win in a row for Celtic in Scotland

Substitute Moussa Dembele scored a sensational second-half hat-trick as Celtic extended their unbeaten domestic run to 29 games with a 5-2 win at St Johnstone.

Sun, 05 Feb, 2017

Young weightlifter dies after 315lb barbell drops onto his neck

A 22-year-old weightlifter has died after a barbell slipped from his grasp and crushed his neck at a gym in central Iowa.

Thu, 29 Dec, 2016

News Corp to take over radio stations in €266m deal

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp is set to take control of a significant slice of Ireland’s commercial radio market after agreeing a £220.3m (€266m) takeover of Belfast-based Wireless Group.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2016

Farewell to Christy O’Connor - golf’s king of swing

Christy O’Connor didn’t subscribe to the view that his enormous success on the golf course was attributable to a natural God-given talent for the game.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Book review: Cowboy Song: The Authorised Biography of Philip Lynott

PHIL LYNOTT died 30 years ago, aged 36, his demise undeniably hastened by the alcohol and heroin dependencies that characterised the last five years of his life. 

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Folsom Blue has ‘small squeak’

Trainer Mouse Morris and owners Gigginstown House Stud cannot see lightning striking three times when they go for a Grand National hat-trick at Ayr today.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Alison Miller leads the way in rout of Scotland

Ireland 45 Scotland 12: Alison Miller ran in a hat-trick of tries as Ireland dominated Scotland at Donnybrook yesterday to finish third in the RBS Women’s Six Nations.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Gordon Elliott aiming to answer call for No More Heroes in RSA Chase

Gordon Elliott is convinced size is not everything ahead of No More Heroes’ big day in the RSA Chase at Cheltenham today.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Phil Lynnot's biography highlights how proud the rocker was to be Irish

Phil Lynnot’s family have contributed to a new biography on a rocker who was always proud of his Irishness, writes Ed Power

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Fellow actors pay glowing tributes to Alan Rickman

Actress Emma Thompson has led tributes to her Love Actually co-star Alan Rickman, who has died aged 69 after suffering from cancer.

Fri, 15 Jan, 2016

Camping Ground turns on style at Cheltenham

Robert Walford saw his decision to put chasing ambitions on hold and abort an attempt at the King George with Camping Ground vindicated with a dominant success in the Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2016

Book review: Katherine Carlyle

THE central theme of Rupert Thomson’s haunting novel is how we shape our identity, and ultimately our destiny.

Sat, 12 Dec, 2015

Ardal O’Hanlon has gone from a father to a dad in new sitcom 'After Hours'

Could Ardal O’Hanlon’s new comedy on Sky really exorcise the ghosts of Father Ted? He’s not bothered either way, writes Keeley Bolger

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Driver in Glasgow bin lorry inquiry refuses to answer questions

The driver of the bin lorry that crashed in Glasgow killing six people has refused to answer a series of questions at the fatal accident inquiry into the tragedy.

Thu, 20 Aug, 2015

Seeyouatmidnight makes Rendlesham Hurdle return today

Sandy Thomson admits stable star Seeyouatmidnight has plenty on his plate as he bids for back-to-back victories in the Rendlesham Hurdle at Haydock today. 

Sat, 14 Feb, 2015

Scotland break Ireland hearts

Scotland 23 Ireland 18: Club International: Ireland suffered late heartbreak in Galashiels last night as Scotland won back the Dalriada Cup after a cracking encounter with their Scottish counterparts.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Book review: A Delicate Wildness

A Delicate Wildness: The Life and Loves of David Thomson 1914-1988

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Aussies set for battle

Michael Cheika said the "real physical business" was about to begin for Australia, after they marked the start of their European tour with a dramatic 40-36 win over the Barbarians in his first game as Wallaby coach.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Cheika era begins with narrow Ausralia win

Barbarians 36 Australia 40

Sat, 01 Nov, 2014

Students to dive into underwater robot conflict

Third-level students are to engage in underwater robot wars as part of the first innovation week organised by the Irish Maritime and Energy Research Cluster.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

Murdoch's Newscorp joins antitrust case against Google

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has joined the fray in Google’s protracted European antitrust case, saying the technology company unfairly distorts competition.

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014

Cuthbert ends Hibs’ top flight stay

Scottish Premiership play-off final: Hibernian 0 Hamilton 2 (aggregate 2-2, Hamilton win 4-3 on penalties)

Mon, 26 May, 2014

Movie reviews:

The Amazing Spider-man 2 ***

Sun, 20 Apr, 2014

Barbie themed funeral for teenage girl killed in crash

A 14-year-old girl who died after she was in collision with a car has been buried in her “ultimate” pink prom dress following her Barbie-themed party-funeral.

Fri, 29 Nov, 2013

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Argentine scientists tap cow burps for natural gas

Tue, 22 Oct, 2013

Dreamliner jet training to take place at Shannon

The world’s largest charter airline is to use Shannon Airport to train pilots on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets.

Tue, 28 May, 2013

Hooper brace breaks Hibs hearts

Hibernian 0 Celtic 3

Sun, 26 May, 2013

Thomson stop blind woman from travelling to holiday without carer

A blind woman has spoken of her disappointment at being told by a travel company that she cannot fly unless she is accompanied by a carer.

Thu, 02 May, 2013

Limerick seek quick fillip

Limerick FC assistant manager Malky Thomson believes his side have the character to bounce back from Saturday’s defeat by St Patrick’s Athletic against Shamrock Rovers tomorrow.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2013

Man cleared of 'master-slave' assault inspired by erotic novel

A man has spoken of his relief after being cleared of assault in the UK during a “master-slave” sex session inspired by erotic novel Fifty Shades Of Grey.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2013

Stokes starts as sub for Celtic

Goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska was given a rare start for Celtic in their Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash with Hearts at Parkhead.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2013

Prince settles libel case

Prince Albert of Monaco has accepted an apology and substantial damages from Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper over an article suggesting his wife Princess Charlene was reluctant to marry him, lawyers said.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2013

Lennon in plea to fans

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged supporters not to spoil the club’s reputation after reports of trouble at the St Stephen’s Day clash with Dundee.

Sat, 29 Dec, 2012

Lennon urges fans to behave

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has urged supporters not to spoil the club’s reputation after reports of trouble at the St Stephen's Day clash with Dundee.

Fri, 28 Dec, 2012

Lennon encouraged by SFA meeting

Celtic boss Neil Lennon has revealed he was encouraged by yesterday’s meeting with the Scottish Football Association’s compliance officer, Vincent Lunny.

Tue, 11 Dec, 2012

Murdoch to shut digital newspaper

Rupert Murdoch today called time on News Corporation’s digital newspaper The Daily as he unveiled a revamped team at the top of the media giant’s new publishing arm.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2012

All Blacks too strong for Scots

Scotland 22 New Zealand 51

Sun, 11 Nov, 2012

Boro condemn Rovers to defeat at Ewood

Blackburn 1 Middlesbrough 2

Fri, 21 Sep, 2012

Two-year low for grocery as spend declines

The grocery market has fallen by 1.3% — the steepest decline since Aug 2010 — in the 12 weeks ended Jul 8, according to share figures from Kantar Worldpanel.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2012

Lytham sand traps lie in wait for those who stray off course

Zach Johnson won a play-off for the John Deere Classic on the US PGA Tour on Sunday when he drilled a six-iron from a fairway bunker to within 12 inches of the cup.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

All Blacks break Irish hearts with last-gasp, drop-goal victory

New Zealand 22 Ireland 19

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012

Disappointment for Fenlon as Hearts take cup glory

Hibernian 1 Hearts 5

Sat, 19 May, 2012

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