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May 1, 2024 | rte.ie | Ireland Then

The American author Paul Auster, who made his name with noirish, existentialist novels about lonely writers and outsiders that were a huge hit in Europe particularly, has died aged 77. He died on Tuesday evening at his home in Brooklyn surrounded by family, including his wife Siri Hustvedt and their daughter, the singer Sophie Auster, his friend and fellow author Jacki Lyden said in a statement sent to AFP.

Apr 28, 2024 | rte.ie | Ireland Then |Donegal prevail

Nicky Henderson has reported the tragic news that his popular stable star Shishkin has died due to an injury suffered at Seven Barrows. The 10-year-old was due to contest the Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday. Shishkin won 14 of his 21 races, including Cheltenham Festival victories in the 2020 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and the following season’s Arkle. Among his other Grade One triumphs was a memorable defeat of Energumene in the 2022 Clarence House Chase at Ascot.

Apr 22, 2024 | rte.ie | David Goulden |Ireland Then

Sligo Rovers are without a win in their last four and have now failed to find the net in three of those games after they could only manage a scoreless draw with Galway United at The Showgrounds. The shared points will sit better with those from Galway than it will with those of the Bit O'Red persuasion, particularly after Rovers could only manage a draw with basement side Dundalk just three nights previous. Both sides did have chances in this derby.

Apr 22, 2024 | rte.ie | Kevin McLaughlin |Ireland Then

Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins got the response he wanted from his side after Friday's defeat to Shamrock Rovers, as they saw off St Patrick's Athletic for the second time this season. A Daniel Mullen brace along with Pat Hoban’s eighth goal of the season sealed the points, despite Conor Keeley’s stunning goal for the Saints.

Apr 22, 2024 | rte.ie | Ireland Then

Cary Elwes has said that his role as Wesley in the 1987 movie The Princess Bride was the big break in his career. Speaking to People magazine the Robin Hood Men In Tights actor said: 'You're lucky as an actor to have anyone resonate with your work, and I seem to hit the jackpot with that one,"I have sold-out shows. I tour with the movie and I sell out everywhere I go. It's crazy, It's really beautiful.