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Deirdre McMahon: Historian and insightful biographer was also award-winning ballet critic

Deirdre McMahon: Historian and insightful biographer was also award-winning ballet critic

Leila Shahid obituary: Palestinian diplomat whose distinguished career began in Ireland

Leila Shahid obituary: Palestinian diplomat whose distinguished career began in Ireland

Neil Sedaka obituary: First-class song-and-piano man surpassed by few of his generation

Neil Sedaka obituary: First-class song-and-piano man surpassed by few of his generation

Geraldine Barniville obituary: Irish tennis and squash number one who also made her mark in sports administration

Geraldine Barniville obituary: Irish tennis and squash number one who also made her mark in sports administration

Christine Bowen obituary: Artist whose work won admirers throughout Ireland

Christine Bowen obituary: Artist whose work won admirers throughout Ireland

Gladys West obituary: Gifted mathematician who helped develop GPS

Gladys West obituary: Gifted mathematician who helped develop GPS



Joe Mulholland obituary: Editor who helped reshape current affairs television

Joe Mulholland obituary: Editor who helped reshape current affairs television

His body of work included a Stardust fire investigation that led to a tribunal


Brian Crowley obituary: Exceptional vote-getter and poll topper in five European elections

Brian Crowley obituary: Exceptional vote-getter and poll topper in five European elections

Disabled Fianna Fáil politician always cheerful and upbeat, never indulging in self-pity


Catherine O’Hara: Comedic genius who starred in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and Beetlejuice

Catherine O’Hara: Comedic genius who starred in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and Beetlejuice

In his book Improv Nation, Sam Wasson calls her ‘one of the most fluid improvisers of her generation’


Mary White obituary: Cofounder of Lir Chocolates and former senator

Mary White obituary: Cofounder of Lir Chocolates and former senator

The Louth woman was a formidable businesswoman who advocated for more women in politics and cross-Border causes


Edith Geraghty: Tireless activist whose work ranged across many voluntary and community organisations

Edith Geraghty: Tireless activist whose work ranged across many voluntary and community organisations

Colleagues described her as generous with her time, sharp with her insight, and full of life


Richard Gorman obituary: An artist who wanted to leave himself ‘open to the possibility of surprise’

Richard Gorman obituary: An artist who wanted to leave himself ‘open to the possibility of surprise’

The Dublin painter divided his time between Dalkey and Milan, also frequently visiting Japan and France, all of which were settings that enriched his work



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