Sport Paul Rouse: How class and power fed the lies that buried the truth of Hillsborough On April 15, 1989, a live broadcast of a football match became a live broadcast of mass death, writes historian Paul Rouse in his new book
The special magic of hurling’s big dayToday is All-Ireland hurling final Sunday: a day like no other in the Irish sporting calendar, writes GAA historian Paul Rouse
Gambling on speed dialSmartphones have turned every room in the house, and every public space, into a betting shop – with disastrous consequences for some.
Screen testThe GAA’s sale of 14 championship games to Sky Sports raised numerous hackles last week, but what were the motives behind the decision? Paul Rouse reports.
A game for the godsHurling draws comparisons to ancient, mythical games, but the secret to its success is that it has remained a thoroughly modern sport, changing with the times when necessary.
Days like this: All-Ireland hurling SundayBest day of the year. No doubt about it. Doesn't matter who's playing, or who wins. For hurling people, All-Ireland Sunday is the best day of the year, writes Paul Rouse
Perfect for a Romantik breakWith just 25 rooms, a stunning cliff-top location, beautiful gardens, a fine dining restaurant and an intimate spa, it’s the type of hotel designed to bring out the incurable romantic in anybody.
The queen of QuebecPerched high on a bluff with breathtaking views over the St Lawrence river, Le Chateau Frontenac is the heart of Old Quebec, and its castle like architecture and turrets have made it one of the world’s most photographed hotels.
Well heeledA 10th-century Moorish farmhouse in the heart of Andalucia that has been transformed into a luxury hotel and boasts a two-Michelin star restaurant - who wouldn’t love it? The hotel has 27 rooms and 17 suites, including presidential, royal and honeymo
Well heeledA 10th-century Moorish farmhouse in the heart of Andalucia that has been transformed into a luxury hotel and boasts a two-Michelin star restaurant - who wouldn’t love it? The hotel has 27 rooms and 17 suites, including presidential, royal and honeymo