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#Top Gear

# top-gear - Wednesday 17 March, 2021

Ex-Top Gear host Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51
# Queen Of The Nurburgring
# Queen Of The Nurburgring

Ex-Top Gear host Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51

Mar 17th 2021, 3:41 PM 81,103 Views 38 Comments

Schmitz revealed last year that she had been dealing with a rare form of cancer since 2017.

‘Queen of the Nurburgring’ and ex-Top Gear host Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51
# RIP
From The42
# RIP

‘Queen of the Nurburgring’ and ex-Top Gear host Sabine Schmitz dies aged 51

Mar 17th 2021, 11:24 AM 11,926 Views 4 Comments

The Top Gear presenter revealed last year that she had been dealing with a rare form of cancer since 2017.

# top-gear - Wednesday 29 July, 2020

Leo Varadkar intervened to ensure Simon Coveney kept State car
# Top Gear
# Top Gear

Leo Varadkar intervened to ensure Simon Coveney kept State car

Jul 29th 2020, 9:32 PM 46,574 Views 65 Comments

Labour leader Alan Kelly attacked the government over the issue in the Dáil today.

# top-gear - Friday 1 June, 2018

8 Irish celebs who should replace Matt le Blanc in Top Gear
# Top Gear
From The Daily Edge
# Top Gear

8 Irish celebs who should replace Matt le Blanc in Top Gear

Jun 1st 2018, 9:00 PM 5,886 Views 0 Comments

Is there something to be said for Danny Healy Rae?

# top-gear - Friday 27 April, 2018

Morrissey fires Cork City back to the top and ends Dundalk's unbeaten run
# Top Gear
From The42
# Top Gear

Morrissey fires Cork City back to the top and ends Dundalk's unbeaten run

Apr 27th 2018, 9:23 PM 15,734 Views 34 Comments

The champions got the better of this meeting with their rivals thanks to the midfielder’s second-half volley.

# top-gear - Sunday 6 August, 2017

Jeremy Clarkson admitted to Spanish hospital with pneumonia
# The Grand Tour
# The Grand Tour

Jeremy Clarkson admitted to Spanish hospital with pneumonia

Aug 6th 2017, 11:42 AM 35,178 Views 73 Comments

The presenter is on holiday with his family.

# top-gear - Wednesday 19 July, 2017

Chris Evans and Graham Norton among BBC's top-paid presenters
# Revealed
# Revealed

Chris Evans and Graham Norton among BBC's top-paid presenters

Jul 19th 2017, 12:20 PM 29,048 Views 50 Comments

The former Top Gear 2.0 presenter is earning over £2 million – more than four times the amount of the BBC’s highest-paid woman.

# top-gear - Tuesday 27 December, 2016

Richard Hammond silent on criticism after saying eating ice cream is "gay"
# Uachtar Reoite
# Uachtar Reoite

Richard Hammond silent on criticism after saying eating ice cream is "gay"

Dec 27th 2016, 2:12 PM 26,196 Views 79 Comments

An LGBT group said the words were “chosen purposefully to mock and belittle”.

7 correct responses to idiot Richard Hammond saying eating ice cream is "gay"
# Uachtar Reoite
From The Daily Edge
# Uachtar Reoite

7 correct responses to idiot Richard Hammond saying eating ice cream is "gay"

Dec 27th 2016, 11:58 AM 10,792 Views 7 Comments

Have a seat, Richard.

# top-gear - Thursday 18 August, 2016

A year after their Top Gear walkout, its former stars are having no trouble raising cash
# Clarkson Hammond And May
# Clarkson Hammond And May

A year after their Top Gear walkout, its former stars are having no trouble raising cash

Aug 18th 2016, 1:06 PM 33,808 Views 23 Comments

Facebook and Hailo’s backers have invested in a new Clarkson-Hammond-May project.

# top-gear - Monday 4 July, 2016

Chris Evans is leaving Top Gear
# Stepping Down
# Stepping Down

Chris Evans is leaving Top Gear

Jul 4th 2016, 3:33 PM 46,228 Views 89 Comments

The presenter made the announcement this afternoon.

# top-gear - Monday 27 June, 2016

Kerry appeared on last night's Top Gear and it looked absolutely stunning
# Dingle
From The Daily Edge
# Dingle

Kerry appeared on last night's Top Gear and it looked absolutely stunning

Jun 27th 2016, 7:29 AM 6,989 Views 3 Comments

Some scenery.

# top-gear - Monday 30 May, 2016

People are tweeting the wrong Chris Evans giving out about Top Gear
# Mistaken Identity
From The Daily Edge
# Mistaken Identity

People are tweeting the wrong Chris Evans giving out about Top Gear

May 30th 2016, 10:07 AM 6,425 Views 1 Comment

Captain America was not involved.

Poll: Did you watch Top Gear last night?
# Your Say
# Your Say

Poll: Did you watch Top Gear last night?

May 30th 2016, 9:43 AM 57,215 Views 117 Comments

The new-look car show returned – minus Clarkson, Hammond and May.

# top-gear - Saturday 28 May, 2016

Matt LeBlanc told Graham Norton all about his run-in with a hen party in Kerry
# Joey
From The Daily Edge
# Joey

Matt LeBlanc told Graham Norton all about his run-in with a hen party in Kerry

May 28th 2016, 9:03 AM 11,399 Views 0 Comments

He IS Joey.

# top-gear - Saturday 16 April, 2016

Matt LeBlanc filmed Top Gear in Kenmare yesterday and the place was up in arms
# Top Gear
# Top Gear

Matt LeBlanc filmed Top Gear in Kenmare yesterday and the place was up in arms

Apr 16th 2016, 2:16 PM 49,414 Views 35 Comments

Cruising down Henry Street in a Rolls Royce, no less.

Matt LeBlanc filmed Top Gear in Kenmare yesterday and there was huge excitement
# Top Gear
From The Daily Edge
# Top Gear

Matt LeBlanc filmed Top Gear in Kenmare yesterday and there was huge excitement

Apr 16th 2016, 10:50 AM 8,091 Views 3 Comments

Cruising down Henry Street in a Rolls Royce, no less.

# top-gear - Friday 15 April, 2016

Top Gear are going to be filming a Dingle GAA game this weekend
# Full Forward
From The Daily Edge
# Full Forward

Top Gear are going to be filming a Dingle GAA game this weekend

Apr 15th 2016, 3:43 PM 4,429 Views 0 Comments

And they need volunteers.

# top-gear - Wednesday 13 April, 2016

Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans are filming Top Gear in Kerry this weekend
# Some View
From The Daily Edge
# Some View

Matt LeBlanc and Chris Evans are filming Top Gear in Kerry this weekend

Apr 13th 2016, 3:06 PM 38,615 Views 33 Comments

YES.

# top-gear - Monday 14 March, 2016

Top Gear apologises for "unwise" filming of car stunts near war memorial
# Public Anger
# Public Anger

Top Gear apologises for "unwise" filming of car stunts near war memorial

Mar 14th 2016, 2:45 PM 25,375 Views 32 Comments

People were not happy about the choice of location, near the Cenotaph in London.

# top-gear - Wednesday 24 February, 2016

Jeremy Clarkson apologises to Irish Top Gear producer
# Top Gear
# Top Gear

Jeremy Clarkson apologises to Irish Top Gear producer

Feb 24th 2016, 11:00 AM 33,314 Views 54 Comments

“I would like to say sorry, once again, to Oisin Tymon”.

# top-gear - Friday 12 February, 2016

Get ready for the new Top Gear by checking out the first ever episode from 1977
# Take A Break
# Take A Break

Get ready for the new Top Gear by checking out the first ever episode from 1977

Feb 12th 2016, 11:00 AM 18,774 Views 25 Comments

“If you happen to be a road user, and let’s face it who isn’t these days?”

# top-gear - Thursday 11 February, 2016

The new Top Gear will have an Irish host
# Eddie Jordan
# Eddie Jordan

The new Top Gear will have an Irish host

Feb 11th 2016, 1:04 PM 46,282 Views 103 Comments

The ex-Formula 1 boss will join Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.

# top-gear - Thursday 4 February, 2016

Evening Wrap - Feb 4th 2016, 4:53 PM
The 5 at 5
Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
9,454 Views 0 Comments
Matt LeBlanc named as new Top Gear co-presenter
# How You Drivin'
# How You Drivin'

Matt LeBlanc named as new Top Gear co-presenter

Feb 4th 2016, 12:16 PM 36,034 Views 74 Comments

He’ll be working alongside Chris Evans, a slightly less surprising selection.

# top-gear - Thursday 17 September, 2015

It looks like these guys have chosen a name for their new €220m car show
# In The Hotseat
# In The Hotseat

It looks like these guys have chosen a name for their new €220m car show

Sep 17th 2015, 3:31 PM 30,347 Views 47 Comments

Clarkson, Hammond and May are back behind the wheel.

# top-gear - Thursday 30 July, 2015

Clarkson, Hammond and May have a new show - but Irish viewers won't be able to see it
# Amazon Prime
# Amazon Prime

Clarkson, Hammond and May have a new show - but Irish viewers won't be able to see it

Jul 30th 2015, 12:41 PM 35,667 Views 92 Comments

It’ll be streaming on Amazon Prime from next year. Amazon Prime isn’t available here.

# top-gear - Monday 29 June, 2015

Jeremy Clarkson: I'm so sorry Top Gear ended like this
# The Last Goodbye
# The Last Goodbye

Jeremy Clarkson: I'm so sorry Top Gear ended like this

Jun 29th 2015, 8:11 AM 32,051 Views 38 Comments

The final episode of the show, as we currently know it, aired last night.

# top-gear - Wednesday 17 June, 2015

Actual adults are losing their minds over Chris Evans replacing Jeremy Clarkson
# Top Gear
From The Daily Edge
# Top Gear

Actual adults are losing their minds over Chris Evans replacing Jeremy Clarkson

Jun 17th 2015, 8:10 AM 4,991 Views 6 Comments

Perspective, people.

# top-gear - Tuesday 16 June, 2015

Chris Evans is replacing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear
# New Job
# New Job

Chris Evans is replacing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear

Jun 16th 2015, 8:32 PM 28,931 Views 63 Comments

Jeremy Clarkson was sacked earlier this year after punching the show’s producer.

Chris Evans is replacing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear
# Top Gear
From The Daily Edge
# Top Gear

Chris Evans is replacing Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear

Jun 16th 2015, 8:04 PM 3,487 Views 5 Comments

Clarkson was sacked in March after being involved in a ‘fracas’ with one of the show’s producers.

# top-gear - Saturday 13 June, 2015

Who was The Stig's favourite star in a reasonably-priced car?
# Swearing Galore
# Swearing Galore

Who was The Stig's favourite star in a reasonably-priced car?

Jun 13th 2015, 9:15 AM 26,872 Views 6 Comments

Ben Collins reveals some of his best Top Gear moments.

# top-gear - Tuesday 9 June, 2015

So, what does The Stig drive?
# Top Gear
# Top Gear

So, what does The Stig drive?

Jun 9th 2015, 6:20 AM 25,191 Views 15 Comments

We weren’t expecting his answer…

# top-gear - Monday 8 June, 2015

'He didn't punch me': The Stig talks meeting Jeremy Clarkson for the first time in years
# No Fracas To See Here
# No Fracas To See Here

'He didn't punch me': The Stig talks meeting Jeremy Clarkson for the first time in years

Jun 8th 2015, 10:40 PM 38,796 Views 15 Comments

Ben Collins also tells us what he thinks of Chris Evans taking over as Top Gear host.

# top-gear - Thursday 4 June, 2015

BBC trying to woo back Richard Hammond and James May in 'multimillion pound deal'
# Top Gear
# Top Gear

BBC trying to woo back Richard Hammond and James May in 'multimillion pound deal'

Jun 4th 2015, 12:30 PM 22,093 Views 42 Comments

Will all three men be back?

# top-gear - Thursday 21 May, 2015

"It was my own silly fault" - ahead of Irish show, Clarkson breaks silence on THAT incident
# First Interview
# First Interview

"It was my own silly fault" - ahead of Irish show, Clarkson breaks silence on THAT incident

May 21st 2015, 9:16 AM 24,789 Views 26 Comments

The presenter has given his first interview since being fired from his lucrative Top Gear presenting gig.

# top-gear - Tuesday 5 May, 2015

Top Gear could be in trouble for using the word 'pikey'
# Track Record
# Track Record

Top Gear could be in trouble for using the word 'pikey'

May 5th 2015, 2:17 PM 19,554 Views 70 Comments

Ofcom is investigating after a complaint was made by the Traveller Movement.

# top-gear - Thursday 23 April, 2015

James May has officially left Top Gear
# Outta Here
# Outta Here

James May has officially left Top Gear

Apr 23rd 2015, 10:04 PM 31,363 Views 42 Comments

With executive producer Andy Wilman tonight also quitting the show, it seems Top Gear will have a very different feel going forward.

James May says he won't return to Top Gear as it would be 'awks' without Jeremy Clarkson
# Awks
From The Daily Edge
# Awks

James May says he won't return to Top Gear as it would be 'awks' without Jeremy Clarkson

Apr 23rd 2015, 3:13 PM 2,939 Views 4 Comments

Awks indeed.

# top-gear - Monday 20 April, 2015

Top Gear's Richard Hammond made a video about how mind numbingly bored he is
# Bored
From The Daily Edge
# Bored

Top Gear's Richard Hammond made a video about how mind numbingly bored he is

Apr 20th 2015, 12:04 PM 5,495 Views 1 Comment

Unemployment will do that to you, you know.

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