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<p>A United Airlines Boeing 747 takes off from Los Angeles Airport in 2001. Picture: AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson</p>

'Aircraft for the people': Boeing's 747, the original jumbo jet, prepares for final send-off

The last commercial Boeing jumbo was delivered to Atlas Air in the surviving freighter version on Tuesday, 53 years after the 747's instantly recognisable humped silhouette grabbed global attention as a Pan Am passenger jet

Tue, 31 Jan, 2023

Many questions for racing to answer ahead of potential return

Last week it was May 1 or 4. This week it’s May 7 or 19. Those are the rumours around the dates for the return of horse racing in Ireland. And in the UK, bookmakers report plenty of support for a May return there too, it now being odds-on to return at some point next month.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

McBurnie rescues point for Blades after youngsters inspire Man Utd comeback

Substitute Oli McBurnie secured Sheffield United a deserved share of the spoils as a thrilling, helter-skelter clash with Manchester United ended in a 3-3 draw.

Sun, 24 Nov, 2019

Can Flanagan work magic with Pearses?

Well now, what have we here?

Sat, 23 Nov, 2019

<p>Changing from baled to pit silage, or the mineral imbalances in much of the 2020 silage, can upset cattle.</p>

Beware of silage changes causing digestive upsets

Advice for beef farmers

Sun, 13 Dec, 2020

<p>Jake Whelan leads the way heading into the match play stages in Lahinch. Pic: Fran Caffrey/Golffile</p>

Whelan leads South qualifiers as O’Keeffe chases victory and Home Internationals spot

Grange's Jake Whelan added a superb 67 to his opening 71 to top the 64 qualifiers on six-under 138.

Fri, 28 Jul, 2023

2016 BMW PGA Championship - Day Two - Wentworth Club

Danny Willett blows hot and cold at Wentworth

Masters champion Danny Willett experienced a mixture of the sublime and the ridiculous as he claimed a share of the lead with a remarkable 68 in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Sat, 28 May, 2016

No dream return for Ruby

THERE was no dream return to racing for Ruby Walsh when his only mount of the afternoon, Salute Him, trailed in fourth of four behind Plan A in the Kerrymaid Hurdle at the opening stage of the Listowel festival yesterday.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2011

A storming win on the Hurricane

“HE will be some horse if he ever settles,” quipped Ruby Walsh, after he had powered Willie Mullins’ Hurricane Fly to a glorious victory in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham yesterday.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011

Double continues Marnane’s purple patch

DAVID MARNANE continued his excellent run when Syannn popped up at 14-1 in the Irish Stallion Farms’ EBF Fillies Handicap at Killarney last night.

Thu, 14 Jul, 2011

Bickerton feeling good

England’s John Bickerton has revealed that a flash of inspiration on the putting green contributed to his holding the lead after the first round of the French Open.

Thu, 29 Jun, 2006

<p>SOARING OVER: Appreciate It and Sean O'Keeffe win for trainer Willie Mullins. Pic: Healy Racing</p>

Appreciate It leads the way for Willie Mullins in Horse & Jockey Hotel Chase at Thurles

The 11-year-old, who won the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle as a seven-year-old, was without a win of any description in more than two years but was given a fine ride by Sean O’Keeffe.

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Five groups to watch in the Masters and tee times for first two days

Rory McIlroy has been drawn in the final group for Thursday's opening round of the Masters as he seeks the victory he needs to complete the career grand slam.

Tue, 05 Apr, 2016

Cejka has the edge

Germany’s Alex Cejka strengthened his lead at The Players Championship today as the leaders got their third rounds under way at TPC Sawgrass.

Sat, 09 May, 2009

In-form Woods fires out warning

Tiger Woods effortlessly claimed his 62nd PGA Tour victory at Torrey Pines last week but ominously insisted he has already stepped up his game to a new level.

Thu, 31 Jan, 2008

<p>MOTORSPORT: Jonny Greer/Niall Burns (Citroen C3 Rally2) won the Race and Rally Stages in Bishopscourt. Picture: nirallychampionship.com.</p>

Late surge from Greer sees him continue winning start to Rally Championship Crown

In no mood to settle for second Jonny Greer gave a more commanding performance and topping the time sheets on the final trio of stages he secured his second win in the current series.

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Burke dynasty ready to reign for St Thomas’

Colm Farrell’s shop front is awash with red and blue bunting. There’s a Gort flag on display too, although the St Thomas’ chairman maintains that has only been put up to keep the employees satisfied.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

LABOUR CONFERENCE: Party ‘must govern with the head and the heart’

On the night of her election as Labour leader on July 4 last year, Joan Burton told party members — bruised as they were by the local election results — that it was time now to govern with the head and the heart.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2015

Murtagh six clear in title race

ON a night when Johnny Murtagh took another giant step towards regaining the Jockeys Championship, Joanna Morgan saddled Fourpenny Lane and San Sicharia to dominate the listed Cooley Fillies Stakes at Dundalk.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2009

<p>Seamus Power: Back in the top 100 in the Official World Golf Ranking after his tie for 12th with Graeme McDowell in the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. Picture: Alex Goodlett/Getty Images</p>

Graeme McDowell impressed by emergence of Seamus Power

Power returned to 100th in the Official World Golf Ranking after tie for 12th with McDowell in the Bermuda Championship.

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021