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Munster Rugby’s Greig Oliver dies in paragliding accident in South Africa

Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of Munster Rugby’s elite performance officer Greig Oliver at the age of 58. Oliver, a former Scotland international, died in a paragliding accident in South Africa, Munster Rugby said. He was in ...

03 Jul 2023 at 22:02

Sport

Munster Rugby confirm Clare star among trio to join Academy

MUNSTER Rugby have confirmed that three players, out-half Tony Butler, back three player Patrick Campbell and lock Edwin Edogbo have joined the Greencore Munster Rugby Academy. The trio have all been playing All Ireland League rugby this season ...

17 Nov 2021 at 12:36

National News

U2 to make history as first Irish songwriters awarded Ivors Academy fellowship

Rock band U2 will make history as the first Irish songwriters to be awarded an Ivors Academy fellowship. Frontman Bono, guitarist Daniel Evans “The Edge”, drummer Larry Mullen Jr and bass player Adam Clayton will all receive the highest honour ...

20 Mar 2025 at 17:00

Arts & Entertainment

Will Smith resigns from the Academy as ‘inexcusable’ Oscars behaviour rumbles on

Will Smith said he had “betrayed the trust of the Academy” as he resigned from the organisation, following his “shocking, painful, and inexcusable” actions at the Oscars. The actor, 53, said he was “heartbroken” and would accept any ...

02 Apr 2022 at 13:07

National News

Irish 'activist academy' seeks aspiring campaigners to attend free bootcamp

An Irish "activist academy" is offering aspiring activists across the country the chance to attend a free bootcamp on campaigning. Founded by Martina Quinn, the Alice Academy for Activists is offering 20 people the chance to learn ...

12 Oct 2023 at 16:34

National News

Banshees’ Martin McDonagh: It is strange Irish film has taken world by storm

Martin McDonagh said it is “kind of strange” that his Irish film The Banshees Of Inisherin has won the hearts of the nation after arriving at the 95th Academy Awards. The British-Irish director’s dark comedy secured nine Oscar ...

13 Mar 2023 at 00:14

National News

Saoirse Ronan presents award for making ‘challenging cinema’ to Paul Mescal

Saoirse Ronan has presented her fellow Irish actor Paul Mescal with an award at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures gala event. Normal People star Mescal, who was nominated for a best Oscar actor gong for his role in drama ...

20 Oct 2024 at 15:18

National News

Ryanair launches pilot training course for people with no aviation experience

Ryanair has launched a pilot training programme for people with "little to no prior aviation experience". It's expected the new Future Flyer Academy programme for aspiring pilots will lead to the recruitment and training of ...

15 Apr 2024 at 15:16

Arts & Entertainment

Discovery of previously unknown Vincent Van Gogh self-portrait to go on show

A painting that is “most certainly” a previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh has been discovered by the National Galleries of Scotland. The extraordinary find is believed to be a first for a UK institution ...

14 Jul 2022 at 12:00

Delight at Cillian Murphy’s old schools after his ‘inspiring’ Oscar win

National News

‘A master of his craft’: Ireland congratulates Cillian Murphy on Oscar win

There was delight at Cillian Murphy’s old school communities after his Oscar success for his starring role in Oppenheimer. The principal of Murphy’s old secondary school said he “absolutely” expects students to be ...

11 Mar 2024 at 17:51

Arts & Entertainment

US comedian pokes fun at Irish actors in Oscars monologue

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated. The US ...

13 Mar 2023 at 10:13

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: The discovery of the unknown Vincent Van Gogh portrait

A curator at the National Galleries of Scotland learned that a previously unknown self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh had been found on the back of another painting while she was waiting outside a fish shop. ...

14 Jul 2022 at 15:33

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