Place: Asgard

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

This 19th century giltwood and gesso mirror is at the James Adam At Home sale in Dublin.

home and gardens

Antiques: From a sword to crystal chandeliers and a dictionary

Des O'Sullivan previews the diverse items that will spark interest among collectors

Wild swing at the Áras flies out of bounds

world

Comic-Con: ‘It just keeps getting better’

A proclamation for 2016 - Opportunity to rekindle our idealism

travel

Dublin calling: Exciting times for a visit

Graves of Irish Volunteers identified in Glasnevin

Unknown heroes of the Irish Volunteers have been identified in graves in Glasnevin cemetery as part of a new commemoration.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2013

Cooper and Lawrence scoop two awards each at MTV ceremony

Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence were double winners at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles last night.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2013

Restored Asgard to draw the public

Restoration of the century-old gun-running boat Asgard will allow people to reflect on the complexities of its history, a minister has said.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2012

Boat linked to Easter Rising on display at museum

A boat which holds significance in relation to the 1916 Easter Rising goes on display at the National Museum today.

Wed, 08 Aug, 2012

Asgard restored for new exhibition

The original historic gun-running vessel, Asgard, has been restored for a new exhibition.

Wed, 01 Aug, 2012

Elba excited about 'Thor' follow-up

Idris Elba has vowed 'Thor 2' will be "huge".

Tue, 15 May, 2012

Movie reviews

When you start arguing with yourself as to whether the Incredible Hulk’s motivations are entirely in character, it’s all over: the Dark Side has won.

Sat, 28 Apr, 2012

Movie reviews

THOR (12A) has all the hallmarks of a movie made not for its own sake but for the purpose of establishing a franchise.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2011

Expertly directed ‘Thor’ a real treat

Another comic-book favourite comes to gripping life in Branagh’s masterful, fast-moving, colourful and action-packed epic … no surprise, really, that the great purveyor of the Bard on stage and screen should triumph with Shakesperian elegance.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2011

Actor Townsend pulls out of Branagh's 'Thor'

Stuart Townsend has pulled out of Marvel Comics’ movie adaptation of 'Thor' because of creative differences, according to sources close to the production.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2010

Mum takes to high seas to captain UN aid shipments in Africa

A MOTHER-of-three has swapped her idyllic life in Co Wicklow to take control of thousands of tonnes of food aid being shipped in to east Africa.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2009

Bid to have State files released in 15 years

A proposed new law radically reducing the time the public must wait to view potentially sensitive Government records was published today.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2009

Steel replica may replace Asgard II

DEFENCE Minister Willie O’Dea has been advised it may be cheaper to build a steel replica of the Asgard II rather than raise the wooden wreck form the sea bed.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2009

Government considered sinking Asgard

The Government considered sinking the historic Asgard yacht at sea after buying it as an icon of the State’s foundation, official files reveal.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2008

Course graduates on brink of dream careers

CAREERS in theatre, administration, retail and other services are on the horizon for the first graduates of a groundbreaking university course.

Sat, 16 Feb, 2008

End finally in sight for Asgard restoration saga

THE restoration of the Asgard will have turned into a decade-long saga by the time it is finally completed.

Mon, 17 Jul, 2006