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Scene and Heard: Clive James and Jonathan Miller pass away

One of the other big deaths this week was Clive James, and while we haven’t been able to find any Leeside branches in his family tree, some might remember his visit to the Everyman in 2006 as part of a tour around his memoir, North Face of Soho.

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Sex and (no) drugs and rock’n’roll: Typical honesty in Roger Daltrey’s memoir

Roger Daltrey’s memoir is typically honest about the highs and lows of life in The Who, writes Hannah Stephenson.

Blazer the obvious choice but trip is a slight worry

sport

Punchestown tips: Auvergnat can defy top weight in La Touche Cup

racing

Nichols Canyon and Apple's Jade headline Hatton's Grace Hurdle contenders at Fairyhouse

Max Dynamite in great form and on a good mark in Hurdle

It’s a handicap — but it’s on a Plate for Balko Des Flos

There are solid reasons for thinking Balkos Des Flos more than capable of running a big race in next Wednesday’s Galway Plate, writes Pat Keane.

Sat, 29 Jul, 2017

U2's Adam Clayton reveals how rock stars helped him quit drink

U2 bassist Adam Clayton has thanked his bandmates, as well as The Who’s Pete Townshend and guitarist Eric Clapton, for helping him quit alcohol.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2017

'I’m happy with Vroum Vroum Mag and hoping for a big run'

Maybe our luck is just turning. I knew I was up two strides from the line on Nichols Canyon in yesterday’s Stayers’ Hurdle but, on the line, the winner had battled back.

Fri, 28 Apr, 2017

Djakadam gave it his all

Nichols Canyon is not the best work horse in the world, but he’s going as well now as he was before Cheltenham, writes Ruby Walsh.

Thu, 27 Apr, 2017

Mystic Theatre can take centre stage in Naas bumper

I’ll be sitting out the weekend. Willie was fairly keen I get to Cheltenham next week, and he’s the boss, so that’s the way, writes Ruby Walsh. 

Sat, 11 Mar, 2017

Jack Kennedy shines as Ball D'Arc keeps up title momentum at Fairyhouse

Gordon Elliott proved yet again he is the man to follow in the big handicaps when Ball D'Arc ran out an easy winner of the valuable Bar One Racing Dan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase at Fairyhouse.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2017

Make it Mome to crack rivals at Punchestown

Following another quiet week, national hunt racing returns today at Punchestown and my best chance looks to be on Crack Mome, who I’m hoping is good enough to take the feature race, the Grade 2 Moscow Flyer Hurdle.

Sun, 15 Jan, 2017

2016 Cheltenham Festival - Champion Day - Cheltenham Racecourse

It has simply been the most unbelievable week for me

It has been the most unbelievable week for Willie Mullins and I. It’s not very often so little goes wrong and so much goes right, so we have to make the most of it when it happens like this. If you had offered me this before the Festival had started, I would have taken your hand off.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2016

Townshend has jumping prowess to make Cheltenham mark

As the festival draws closer, clues in the on-track action are getting thinner on the ground, but one horse which went straight into the notebook following Saturday’s meeting at Fairyhouse was Townshend.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

Expect better run from back-to-form Boston Bob

There are a couple of good meetings in Ireland this weekend, and I’ll be busier at Fairyhouse this afternoon, with four rides, than at Naas tomorrow, where I have only two.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Doc Martins are cool again

Designed as durable work boots, Doc Martens have seemingly been the fashion staple of every youth movement of every decade since the 1960s.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2014

Outsider’s view doesn’t reveal whole picture

The Republic: The Fight for Irish Independence

Sat, 28 Sep, 2013

Who received IRA death threats

Rock legends The Who have revealed they received threats from the IRA when they first played in Ireland.

Thu, 14 Feb, 2013

Fascinating Gaga a space oddity, says Who guitarist Townshend

The Who think Lady Gaga is a "space oddity".

Tue, 29 Jan, 2013

Stylish farm may exceed €2m

A pristine, country house property in Co Tipperary’s horsey country, Acraboy House is a bit of a smasher — impressive, large with a good amount of accommodation, but not too big to be uncomfortable to live in and with enough of a land belt to make it a viable, country property.

Thu, 06 Dec, 2012

The Who 'feel the ghosts' of deceased members

The Who "feel the ghosts" of Keith Moon and John Entwistle.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2012

Retreat to the country for luxury and innovation

LET there be light: the couple who renovated this west Cork farmhouse bathed it in light, beaming direct rays from the skies into their heart of a kitchen, while cocooning much of the rest of the home in warming insulation. And, they did every inch of it with a natural flair.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2011

Townshend regrets joining iconic band

Pete Townshend wishes he had never joined The Who.

Thu, 24 Mar, 2011

Oral folklore project ‘last chance’ to record the legacy of great houses

IN many cases, only the ivy-wreathed ruins and the memories remain.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2011

Who singer wants to team up with Page

Roger Daltrey wants to start a super-group with Jimmy Page.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2010

Townshend writing new musical

Pete Townshend is using his break from the band while singer Roger Daltrey embarks on a solo tour to writie a new musical, it has emerged.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2009

Townshend blasts Myers' Austin Powers character

The Who star Pete Townshend has taken aim at Mike Myers' Austin Powers creation for "trivialising" what was going on in London during the swinging 1960s.

Fri, 01 May, 2009

Townshend backtracks on The Who plans

The Who star Pete Townshend has "changed his mind" over plans for the legendary group to record a new album and embark on a tour later this year.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2008

Townshend releases music-writing software

The Who rocker Pete Townshend has created a pioneering new computer program which can turn anyone into a songwriter - including his girlfriend's dog.

Fri, 27 Apr, 2007

Stalled Daltrey biography back on

A biography on rocker Roger Daltrey, which The Who bandmate Pete Townshend halted 20 years ago, is back on after writer Jalanne Barnes convinced the guitarist it wouldn't be a hatchet job.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2007

Townshend sexually abused as child

The Who rocker Pete Townshend has revealed he was sexually abused as a child.

Mon, 02 Apr, 2007

The Who end concert during first song

US fans of The Who left a Tampa amphitheatre disappointed after lead singer Roger Daltrey walked off the stage during the band’s first song.

Wed, 14 Mar, 2007

The Who gigs: Talkin’ bout older Cork generations

PETE TOWNSHEND, lead guitarist with legendary rock band The Who, paid tribute to his Irish background as he announced details of the band’s summer concerts in Dublin and Cork in London yesterday.

Fri, 09 Feb, 2007

Townshend: 'My dogs talk to me'

Veteran rocker Pete Townshend is convinced his pet dogs talk to him - and even predict the weather.

Sat, 27 Jan, 2007

Gallagher: My debut was better than Beatles

Oasis songwriter Noel Gallagher believes his band's first album was better than the first put out by music legends the Beatles, the Who and the Rolling Stones. The cocky rocker is proud of 1994 debut Definitely Maybe.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2006

Townshend's girlfriend to front new Who Channel

The Who rocker Pete Townshend's girlfriend has been given the task of documenting the British group's upcoming US tour for a new radio show dedicated to them.

Fri, 15 Sep, 2006

Townshend denies 'war' reports in Who webcast row

The Who guitarist Pete Townshend today denied he was “at war” with the band’s singer, Roger Daltrey.

Fri, 28 Jul, 2006

The Who announce first world tour in 20 years

Legendary British rock band The Who will tour the world for the first time in more than two decades later this year, and will release their first studio album since 1982.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2006

Townshend withdraws 'ill-advised' teen sex story

Rocker Pete Townshend was today forced to pull the plug on a short story he posted on the internet featuring graphic teen sex.

Thu, 22 Jun, 2006

The Who to reprise famed Leeds gigs to launch tour

The Who will kick off their 2006 world tour with a recreation of their legendary 1970 Leeds University gig which spawned one of greatest live albums of all time, it was confirmed today.

Tue, 06 Jun, 2006

Townshend: I could outrock Stripes

He might be knocking on a bit (61 at the last count), but Pete Townshend reckons he could still give rock duo The White Stripes a run for their money.

Tue, 30 May, 2006

Townshend taking it slowly with autobiography

The Who fans are concerned Pete Townshend will never complete his memoirs, because it has taken him a decade to cover his first 24 years.

Fri, 19 May, 2006

Doherty gets advice from Townshend

Pete Doherty has received some wise words from a rock and roll star with a tad more experience behind him.

Thu, 09 Mar, 2006

Townshend gives advice to 'nihilistic' Doherty

The Who’s Pete Townshend has branded Pete Doherty “the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll f***wit”.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2006

Daltrey destroyed by Townshend allegations

Roger Daltrey describes bandmate Pete Townshend's 2003 arrest for child pornography as one of "the most f**king terrible things" that has ever happened to him.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2006

Daltrey: Glitter needs help not gunfire

The Who singer Roger Daltrey says disgraced rock star Gary Glitter needs help not condemnation.

Sun, 08 Jan, 2006

Who star warns iPod users of deafness threat

The Who guitarist Pete Townshend has warned iPod users that listening to music through earphones could make them deaf.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2006

Townshend struggles with 'arty-farty' songwriting

Pete Townshend is struggling to write new songs for his legendary band The Who, because his recent material is too high-brow for the raucous rockers.

Sun, 11 Sep, 2005

Townshend sparks engagement reports

Rock legend Pete Townshend and his songwriter girlfriend Rachel Fuller have sparked speculation they're heading up the aisle, after Fuller was spotted sporting an enormous sparkling ring on her wedding finger.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2005

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