Declan Kidney finished down on his luck in the 2013 Six Nations: three defeats and a draw followed the solitary opening-day victory over Wales in Cardiff. Now, he is finished as Ireland coach. The 53-year-old former maths teacher from County Cork was shown the door by his governing body – a development widely predicted by Emerald Isle rugby experts after last month's excruciating loss to Italy in Rome, in which the Munsterman got his sums badly wrong.
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Che: Part One, Steven Soderbergh, 126 mins, 15
Sunday 04 January 2009
Not so much a biopic as 'I'm a rebel ... get me out of here'
Che way: Steven Soderbergh on how to play a famous historical character
Sunday 28 December 2008
Benicio Del Toro is stepping into the shoes of Che Guevara. But how does an actor bring a great historical figure to life? Here, Steven Soderbergh, the 'Che' director, reveals his favourite period performances, from the camp to the downright insane
Album: Various artists, Sound of the World Presents: Beyond the Horizon (WCJ)
Sunday 06 July 2008
Never mind Womad or the Radio 3 awards, the highlight of any self-respecting world music enthusiast's year should be Charlie Gillett's annual compilation. As ever the 34 tracks from 28 different countries make for a compelling and cohesive listen thanks to the DJ's ear for a strong melody, a compelling vocalist, and a rhythm track which is far removed from the staple kit-drum labourings of most Western pop music. Only a few of the usual suspects are present, such as Orchestra Baobab and Manu Chao, but fear not, this is all quality merchandise and you'll enjoy the journey.
Cinema: What a swell party this is
Sunday 06 June 1999
Human Traffic (18) Justin Kerrigan; 95 mins Jean de Florette (PG) Claude Berri; 121 mins The Deep End of the Ocean (12) Ulu Grosbard; 107 mins Without Limits (12) Robert Towne; 118 mins Virus (18) John Bruno; 99 mins Vigo - Passion for Life (15) Julien Temple; 103 mins Crush Proof (18) Paul Tickell; 91 mins Citizen Kane (U) Orson Welles; 119 mins
Parliament: Immigration: Straw stirs New Labour revolt
Friday 21 May 1999
A FRESH backbench revolt was threatened last night, over Jack Straw's plans to impose cuts on social security benefits for asylum seekers, after a number of Labour MPs from the 1997 intake signed a rebel amendment to the Government's Immigration and Asylum Bill.
TV: Film: For the armchair film buff
Sunday 01 November 1998
Tonight sees the launch of Channel Four's new subscription movie channel, FilmFour. It's main feature, The Usual Suspects, will be shown on both the new channel and its parent (see David Thomson's Sunday Movie, in the Review). From then on, FilmFour will be available only on subscription, through satellite, cable or digital television.
Nightmare in Disneyland Interview: Terry Gilliam
Sunday 13 September 1998
In 1967, Terry Gilliam left America in disgust. Now, with his film of `Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', he's returning to his roots. But they're still pretty twisted. He talks to Hugh Aldersey-Williams
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'Sickening, deluded and unforgivable': Bloody attack brings terror to capital’s streets
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Mothers' diets may harm IQs in two-thirds of babies
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Far-right French historian, 78-year-old Dominique Venner, commits suicide in Notre Dame in protest against gay marriage
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Eyewitness gives extraordinary account of her confrontation with Woolwich attackers
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Woolwich attack: The EDL might have a sinister plan as a soldier is murdered in suspected Islamic terrorist attack
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