Obituaries

Irish-American lawyer worked quietly in the background as a fundraiser and friend-raiser for Ireland

Keller argued that women’s lack of success in science due to belief that discipline ‘an inherently masculine endeavour’

The Century Homes cofounder passionately believed Ireland could lead the way in low-energy, low-carbon housing

In his best loved role, as Chandler Bing in Friends, Matthew Perry made a big impact on popular culture

The Manchester United and England legend personified a golden age of English football

The Belfast native returned from Moscow with a flyweight bronze in 1980, Ireland’s first Olympic medal in 16 years

She worked within a scene whose promoters, fans, critics and musicians tend to misunderstand the role of the jazz composer

An Appreciation

She won the 2020 Nobel prize for literature, the first American to do since TS Eliot

“Martti was always a voice of hope, one that proved that war is not the solution to conflicts,” said President Michael D Higgins

The academic’s interest in the Irish debating scene was ignited while on sabbatical in Trinity College Dublin in 1979

An Appreciation

The loss of a man whose pride in his native island had no bounds will now be added to Inis Bigil’s rich cultural canon

Irish-American who donated more than $8bn quoted the ancient Irish saying: ‘there are no pockets in a shroud’

California senator’s work exposing torture carried out by the CIA was achievement of which she was most proud

Chaith sé a shaol ag machnamh, ag marana, ag smaoineamh is ag scríobh mar gheall ar dhálaí na tíre, na litríochta is an chultúir

The Dublin-born star once said ‘I suppose I can’t get away from it: I’m English, aren’t I? All my things are here’

Former pupil at the south Dublin school went public with his brother David last year about their experience of sexual assault by priests in the school

Initially given a supporting role in the hit detective series, he got equal billing after it rapidly became clear that he had a huge fanbase

She was perfectly happy not to be in the limelight and instead to be the woman in the shadows, just outside the camera’s view

Maryfield nursing home said Hughes was ‘an inspirational lady who taught us so much about life’

UCC academic’s work influenced his field, public knowledge, the State and thousands of students

Yarwood, whose mother was Irish, lacked the carapace of confidence to protect him during tough times

His work was exhibited around the world, and won over 25 awards in his lifetime

An object of fascination for the news media, the inspiration for movie and TV characters and a figure in history books, her courage and dignity captivated the world

Starting with a farm, businessman went on to co-found one of Europe’s largest meat processors and a major Irish agri-food business

Asked once what he accomplished, he said ‘I accompanied the people’

The tough New Yorker also brought Isabel Allende, Carlos Fuentes and Laura Esquivel to the Anglosphere

Harrods owner, whose son Dodi died in a car crash in Paris with Diana Princess of Wales, subscribed to conspiracy theories about their deaths

Renowned horse owner and philanthropist and wife of Anthony O’Reilly was New York-born with Greek roots but settled happily in Ireland after her marriage

The multimillionaire militia commander sparked the biggest crisis in the Russian president’s two decades in power

‘If you had a problem [sourcing antiques or valuations] Gerry had an answer; his knowledge was outstanding,’ recalls fellow antique dealer

His show worked because he listened and engaged enthusiastically with guests whose publicists did not demand they talk only of the “content” being promoted

In fact, this Italian soprano knew her worth - and wasn’t afraid to show it

Bishop Emeritus of Clogher remembered as a ‘robust footballer’ in his youth

In 2009, O’Daly retired from Roly’s Bistro and went on to become a full-time artist

Her book sold more than a million copies and was revolutionary in helping women understand their sexual function

An untrained actor with a raw, naturalistic screen presence that made him a favourite with fans of the series