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A game of ounces when the steaks are high and local rituals can spring a surprise for uninitiated

A game of ounces when the steaks are high and local rituals can spring a surprise for uninitiated

What goes on tour comes off on tour. That’s the mantra now after yesterday’s visit to a traditional Japanese onsen, or hot spring to you and me, by a troop of the Irish media corp and our Scottish brethren. Yep, over a dozen pasty westerners walking about naked in a giant bathing complex.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2019

Revealing the naked (literally) truth from Japan: Letter from Kobe

Revealing the naked (literally) truth from Japan: Letter from Kobe

What goes on tour comes off on tour. That's the mantra now after yesterday's visit to a traditional Japanese onsen, or hot spring to you and me.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2019

Windsor Park poised for hat-trick

Windsor Park poised for hat-trick

Easily the most interesting horse on view at Gowran Park tonight is Dermot Weld’s Windsor Park in the Santa Train Maiden.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2014

Fogarty continues fine run with eventful hat-trick

Fogarty continues fine run with eventful hat-trick

Mikey Fogarty was the star of the show as he snatched a 263-1 St Patrick’s Day treble at Wexford.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

'Inception' leads hunt for accolades at Saturn Awards

‘Inception’ leads the pack for this year’s Saturn Awards with nine nominations.

Thu, 24 Feb, 2011