Covid-19: Lives Lost

Experts worry ‘desperate patients’ are spending large sums on ‘invasive, unproven treatments’, medical journal says

She wrote a children’s book, climbed the Great Wall of China, rode a camel in Morocco, jet-skied in Barbados

Brady was a very calm person who never raised his voice and often did his own thing

The Dubliner’s ‘greatest satisfaction was in defending the rights of others’

Ann’s husband remembers his ‘soulmate’ as a ‘lovely, loving and gorgeous woman’

Bray native’s life revolved around his close and extended family

A dedicated family man, Sean was ‘precious to all of us and all his extended family’

‘Covid was a blessing for Sheamus,’ says wife Catherine, of her beloved husband who had dementia

She was the ‘glue’ that bound her family and will be missed by many around Templeogue

Devoted family man was awaiting birth of first grandchild when he became ill

The Dublin man could fill a room with the warmth of his personality, his son recalls

Kildare native, who died two days after her 92nd birthday, is recalled as a ‘great mother’

The Mayoman began his career with ESB ‘putting the light’ into rural areas

The Dubliner was born into a political family before making a new life in Waterford

Alan lived a full and varied life, but he put his family above all else

The Portlaoise publican knew tragedy but loved life and was an inspirational mother

Kildare woman is remembered as a keen writer and for her generous charity work

Tyrone priest spent more than a decade in Nigeria after he was ordained in 1955

Limerick man took great pride in his family and home county’s sporting achievements

He was the embodiment of ‘Dad’s taxi’, ferrying his two sons and two daughters around

After being diagnosed with dyslexia, she made sure her children valued education

Former lorry driver loved his family dearly and enjoyed gardening

‘Mr D’ worked his way up from porter to general manger of the Dublin institution

Resilient mother of three endured hardship and returned to education in adulthood

Married to Rita for 64 years, the Skerries man had a life-long love of ships and planes

Former Derry City footballer and bakery worker possessed a strong work ethic

Anne was ‘a wonderful mother and grandmother’ and a ‘beacon of happiness’

‘He was a brilliant teacher and ... is fondly remembered by hundreds of past pupils’

Couple died within two weeks of each other after 65 years of marriage

When he died at 62 tributes poured in from parents and children from the Derry school

Vincent was CIÉ’s financial controller before working with the World Bank in Uganda

‘She was a fantastic mother ... immensely proud of anything we achieved’

Mary was well known in the community for her expertise in tapestry

Civil rights campaigner strongly supported peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland

Lynch lived through four heart attacks, cancer and the loss of his wife 20 years ago

Flora had a great welcome for everyone and was renowned for her caring attitude

Bobby was a thoughtful man who loved to sing and was ‘nearly always in good humour’

Married to Hugh for 63 years, Eileen Gallagher was a loving mother and grandmother

John was the head of the family. ‘We really realise that now and we’re lost without him’

Dubliner was a ‘generous and compassionate man of kind deeds’