Among those who died were Putin critic Alexei Navalny, actor Maggie Smith and criminal OJ Simpson

The Irish Times’s obituary writers have marked the deaths of more than 110 people this year, from entrepreneurs to musicians to journalists. Here is a selection

Elves he can deal with, but trolls are on his naughty list

Think of those who were faffing around on the Revenue website last year instead of chopping onions for the stuffing

Wilbur Curtis did not have the luck of the Irish as he tried to get his project up and running

How did the wreck of an obscure US boat gain such a foothold in our lexicon?

Writers seem to relish eviscerating their fellow artists whenever they get a chance

A fast-tracked renovation in Dublin’s Dundrum has delivered a warm, inviting and bright family home. And some clever upstyling tips have added a personal touch

While the ship was going nowhere, it was full steam ahead for a love affair

Ireland and Munster star enjoys tending to his 2,000sq ft garden when not in the ruck. But will his green fingers grow beyond a hobby?

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s half-eaten lozenge is one of many curious items that have been advertised

Men have been policing women’s clothes since Adam looked askance at Eve’s fig leaf

At various stages in his life, Byron kept monkeys, goats, a crocodile, eagles, horses and badgers as pets

Palmerston prestige: A dark green diningroom, sunken patio and gold kitchen island are just some of the stand-out design features of this stylish Dublin 6 renovation

Two hours beside a crisp-munching, cola-slurping loud talker