Place: Victoria Falls

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rugby

Dave Curtis: The Irish international turned wine expert who made Zimbabwe home

Dave Curtis took the road less travelled on his journey from Zimbabwe to an Ireland jersey in the early 1990s and the return trip has been just as interesting and rewarding.

travel

Zimbabwe: Journey to the heart of Africa

general

Garbage's return to Dublin well worth the wait

news

St Patrick’s Day plan to dye River Liffey green

news

River Liffey to be dyed green for Paddy's Day, tourism chiefs say

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Online Lives: Meet travel blogging couple Elaine and Dave

The big read: Travelling South Africa by train

Most people who visit Africa head straight for a safari lodge, but the lure of the continent’s railways, more than 3,000 miles over two weeks from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam, attracted Ted Conover.

Sat, 25 Mar, 2017

So here's a story all about how Will Smith turned into Uncle Phil

No, really.

Tue, 14 Mar, 2017

Want to live like royalty? Ashford Castle in Co Mayo is the closest you’ll get

I’m on a tour of the castle. The manager is showing me the drawing room where the Guinnesses would dine. 

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

Coverage of the Premier League begins this week across a number of channels, with live games on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Friday.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2015

Friday’s TV tips

Your guide to the best of tonight's viewing on TV.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

Mugabe celebrates 91st birthday

Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe has marked his 91st birthday by delivering a characteristically defiant speech in which he threatened to take over land and animal sanctuaries still in the hands of white people.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2015

Elephant on menu as Mugabe turns 91

As Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe prepares for an “obscene” $1m birthday party, the European Union made it clear they would not be bringing any gifts to his table.

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Heroic Dubliner returns home after raising thousands in year-long cycle through Africa

This guy is really awe-inspiring.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2014

Quirky World...Smiling police officers given warrant for a jest

Police officers are being told to lighten up — with smiles-

Sat, 04 Oct, 2014

An okapi in Dublin, I presume

IN 1855 David Livingstone, a Scottish missionary, became the first European to set eyes on Tokalaya Tunya, the ‘thundering smoke’.

Mon, 18 Nov, 2013

A spectacular spin on Cinderella

One of the finest Russian companies, The Royal Moscow Ballet, returns to Ireland this week, bringing its dazzling production of the well-loved classic, Cinderella, to Drogheda, Limerick, Dublin and Cork.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2013

O’Briain to tackle Zambezi River for Comic Relief

A team of stars including Irish comic Dara O’Briain will brave crocodiles, hippos and huge rapids by tackling more than 100km (more than 60 miles) of the Zambezi River.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2013

Ó Briain to take on Zambezi River for Comic Relief

Comedian Dara Ó Briain is to lead a team of celebrities up 110km of the Zambezi River, braving crocodiles, hippos, and huge rapids in aid of British charity Comic Relief.

Tue, 22 Jan, 2013

Torc deserves better than WC fields

YOU don’t have to be a naturalist to know what bears do in the woods.

Mon, 07 Nov, 2011

Mugabe militants target resort

Militants from Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s party have launched raids at boating clubs and tourism lodges on the shores of the capital’s main fishing and leisure area, tour operators said.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2011

Air Zimbabwe flight makes emergency landing

An Air Zimbabwe plane burst two tyres during an emergency landing at the northwest resort of Victoria Falls brought on by engine failure, state-run media reported today.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2006

Zimbabwe: Thousands more shanty homes destroyed by police

Police continued demolishing thousands of shacks and vendors’ kiosks in opposition strongholds today, burning a six-mile long line of curio stalls along the road near Victoria Falls.

Mon, 30 May, 2005

Travel company caters for mega-rich holidaymakers

A new breed of holiday for those with lavish whims and large wallets has been launched by special-trip company Voyana.

Sun, 15 May, 2005

Mugabe dispels ill-health rumours

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe moved to dispel rumours that he is in poor health when he made a public appearance to welcome delegates from 69 international organisations to a conference on monuments and heritage sites.

Thu, 30 Oct, 2003

At least 30 die in Zimbabwe train crash

At least 30 people died and many were injured when a passenger train slammed into a freight train in northwestern Zimbabwe today, state radio reported.

Sat, 01 Feb, 2003

Britain denies spying allegations

Zimbabwe has accused Britain of using spies disguised as environmentalists, journalists and lawyers in an international campaign to isolate and discredit the Government.

Mon, 14 May, 2001