U2 want to put on a "Glastonbury on steroids" performance at this year's festival.

Glastonbury festival has today announced its full festival line up, confirming U2, Coldplay and Beyonce Knowles as this year’s headliners.

There were only six runners in the EBF Maiden Stakes, but almost all were fancied and it was the Mark Johnston-trained newcomer Weatherstaff who came out best in the hands of Greg Fairley.

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse will not face an investigation after she appeared to throw a punch at a member of the audience at the end of her Glastonbury Festival set, police said.

Ireland’s latest world record breaker will be the centre of attention at a civic reception in his honour in Dublin today.

The final line-up for this year’s Glastonbury Festival was confirmed today, with Oasis and Paul McCartney leading the line up.

Irish trainer Aidan O'Brien will be hoping for a change of luck on day three of Royal Ascot today.

Priscilla Presley has greeted thousands of cheering Elvis fans at a concert marking the 25th anniversary of his death.

Super Furry Animals will support the Red Hot Chili Peppers at their gig at Lansdowne Road in Dublin.