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Breaking: Former RTÉ presenter Charlie Bird has died aged 74 after 2021 motor neurone disease diagnosis. Read more: www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/03/12/charlie-bird-dies-aged-74-after-motor-neurone-diagnosis/
Quick Glance: Charlie Bird reported on major stories in 40-year career
  • One of Ireland's best-known journalists, Charlie Bird, has passed away at the age of 74 after a public battle with motor neurone disease.

  • During his 40-year career at RTÉ, Bird reported on some of the biggest stories in Ireland and internationally, including the Stardust fire, the National Irish Bank tax avoidance scandal, the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, and the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami.

  • He also became the Provisional IRA’s sole media contact and was often the first to break the news of the many twists and turns in the Northern Ireland peace process.

  • After being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in October 2021, Bird documented his physical decline and fear of facing death through various media platforms and his 'Climb with Charlie' campaign on Croagh Patrick.
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Irishwoman in Sicily: I wanted a kind of financial freedom that wasn’t on offer to me in Ireland
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Irishwoman in Sicily: I wanted a kind of financial freedom that wasn’t on ...
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Basque Demonstrators Evoke Picasso’s “Guernica” in Tribute to Gaza’s Victims: Protests continued around the world over the weekend, including in Dublin, Ireland ...
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Basque Demonstrators Evoke Picasso’s “Guernica” in Tribute to Gaza’s ...
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In Dublin, many people took part in parades for the annual St. Patrick's Day. The parade in the Irish capital had more participants than ever before ...
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A stench of excrement, urine, food waste and uncollected rubbish hangs over a part of Dublin as it prepares to welcome thousands of visitors from all over the ... Show more
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‘I feel that it is possible to become Irish in a way it would never be possible to become German or to become Japanese’
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‘I feel that it is possible to become Irish in a way it would never be ...
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Urgent public health alert to passengers on Dublin-bound flight after person on board had measles
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Farrell: 'To cut a long story short, I actually thought that England deserved to win'
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Farrell: 'To cut a long story short, I actually thought that England ...
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Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream as England become title contenders
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Quick Glance: Marcus Smith crushes Ireland’s grand slam dream
  • Marcus Smith secured victory for England with a last-minute drop goal against Ireland.

  • England remains in the race for the Six Nations title after defeating the world's best team.

  • Steve Borthwick's team delivered an impressive performance against Ireland, securing the win and reopening the championship.

  • England has catapulted themselves back into the title mix with an impressive win against Ireland.
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‘Do not approach’ – public urged to call 999 if yellow van sighted in Dublin city centre
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H&M to open for business at Clerys Quarter this week: Swedish fashion retailer in final stages of preparing for much-anticipated opening at O’Connell Street ...
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H&M to open for business at Clerys Quarter this week
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33 Ukrainians arrive here every day as supports change: An average of 33 people from Ukraine have arrived in Ireland every day over the last week ahead of ...
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33 Ukrainians arrive here every day as supports change
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Blame game starts as government loses two referendums: Irish Times political correspondent Jennifer Bray reports from Dublin Castle count centre on a day when ...
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Blame game starts as government loses two referendums
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UEFA: Dublin final could prove extremely challenging: UEFA is bracing itself for the "extremely challenging" possibility of a Rangers v Liverpool ...
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UEFA: Dublin final could prove extremely challenging
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Funeral held in Ireland to remember BBC Scotland journalist Nick Sheridan following death aged 32
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A large group of asylum seekers who were living in tents around the International Protection Office in Dublin have been relocated ...
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Rangers vs Liverpool in Dublin final could prove ‘extremely challenging’ for UEFA
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Rangers vs Liverpool in Dublin final could prove ‘extremely challenging’ ...
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Check It Out: Read up on the Emerald Isle: As I’m writing this column, Saint Patrick’s Day is just a few days away. I’ve had a fascination with Ireland since the ...
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Check It Out: Read up on the Emerald Isle
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The HSE has issued an urgent public health alert after a case of measles was confirmed on a flight that arrived in Dublin in recent days ... Show more
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Ireland has voted No in the Care referendum. The result was announced at Dublin Castle with 114,620 people, or 73.9%, voting No and 393,053 voting Yes ... Show more
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Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language: Two proposed amendments, which voters considered on Friday, were intended to reflect ...
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Ireland Rejects Constitution Changes, Keeping ‘Women in the Home’ Language
Quick Glance: Varadkar Admits Defeat in Ireland's Referendum on Family, Women's Roles
  • Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced that the referendum on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution has failed.

  • The government backed the proposed changes, aiming to broaden the family definition and clarify women's duties in society.

  • The two proposals sought to amend article 41 of the Irish constitution from 1937 to recognize and distribute the care provided by family members.

  • The votes reflect Ireland's evolving identity and the diminishing influence of the once-dominant Roman Catholic Church in the country.
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When I moved back from Amsterdam, it was clear it was to a much emptier Dublin : Is it possible to live out the adventure of your 20s somewhere as familiar as ...
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Cillian Murphy’s Oscars tux featured a subtle nod to Ireland: According to Donatella Versace who designed Cillian Murphy's Oscars 2024 tuxedo ...
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Cillian Murphy’s Oscars tux featured a subtle nod to Ireland
Quick Glance: Cillian Murphy showcases Versace
  • The 2024 Best Actor Oscar winner, Cillian Murphy, is now the latest ambassador for the Italian luxury brand Versace.

  • A sharply tailored Atelier Versace tuxedo made a statement at the 96th Academy Awards.

  • Versace introduces Cillian Murphy as the first men’s face of Versace Icons, their everyday-essentials capsule line.

  • Murphy, an actor who values privacy and sees 'having a normal life doing regular things' as essential professional research, embarks on his first brand partnership.
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'Tent city' in Dublin a 'shameful reminder' of Government’s failure to deal with immigration crisis
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'Tent city' in Dublin a 'shameful reminder' of ...
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Victim of unprovoked attack in Dublin, Alanna Quinn Idris, to get new prosthetic eye
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Victim of unprovoked attack in Dublin, Alanna Quinn Idris ...
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Rose Dugdale: English aristocrat-turned IRA member dies days before film release: The death of the disinherited heiress comes just days before a film about her ...
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Rose Dugdale: English aristocrat-turned IRA member dies days before film ...
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Man arrested as part of investigation into murder of bus driver 15 years ago : Kenneth Fetherston from Tallaght, disappeared in September 2009 ...
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Man arrested as part of investigation into murder of bus driver 15 years ...
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Pub owners call on TII to retain historic facade: The owners of one of Ireland's oldest pubs have called on Transport Infrastructure Ireland to retain the ...
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Pub owners call on TII to retain historic facade
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Aircoach cancels Dublin-Galway service from next month: Private bus and coach operator Aircoach is cancelling its service between Galway and Dublin - which also ...
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Aircoach cancels Dublin-Galway service from next month
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Win a lunch for two at Cellar 22 and a stay in their newly renovated guestrooms.: Cellar 22 is giving one lucky Food and Drink Club subscriber the chance to win ...
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Win a lunch for two at Cellar 22 and a stay in their newly renovated ...
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Aer Lingus flight returns to Dublin Airport after cabin crew allegedly exposed to ‘fumes’ onboard
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President Higgins makes first public appearance since hospital stay: President Michael D. Higgins, walking with the help of an aide and a stick ...
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President Higgins makes first public appearance since hospital stay
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Measles: HSE issues urgent appeal to passengers on Abu Dhabi-Dublin flight following confirmed case
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Measles: HSE issues urgent appeal to passengers on Abu Dhabi-Dublin flight ...
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Charlie Bird: 'Thank you from the very bottom of my heart': July 26th, 2022: Journalist and broadcaster Charlie Bird has died aged 74. In 2022 ...
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Charlie Bird: 'Thank you from the very bottom of my heart'
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Disease hits homeless asylum-seekers in Ireland: Some of those seeking international protection are camped out in tents across Dublin, as an asylum crisis ...
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Disease hits homeless asylum-seekers in Ireland
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A new trove of records could help many reconnect with their Irish roots. They come from a surprising source
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A new trove of records could help many reconnect with their Irish roots ...
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10 facts you (probably) didn't know about Guinness: If you're looking to enjoy a pint of Guinness for St Patrick's Day or beyond ...
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10 facts you (probably) didn't know about Guinness
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Five things we learned from Ireland’s defeat to England this Six Nations weekend: Scotland need to mind the gap behind their backline; England have found a ...
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Five things we learned from Ireland’s defeat to England this Six Nations ...
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Man caught with €10,000 of ‘duty-free’ cigarettes at Dublin port seemed ‘genuinely apologetic,’ judge says
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Man caught with €10,000 of ‘duty-free’ cigarettes at Dublin port seemed ...
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More than 4,000 STIs recorded in Ireland in first nine weeks of 2024: The HSE provides free home STI testing kits to anyone 17 or older in Ireland through its ...
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More than 4,000 STIs recorded in Ireland in first nine weeks of 2024
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UAE: Passenger tests positive for measles on Abu Dhabi-Dublin flight; alert issued - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE: Passenger tests positive for measles on Abu Dhabi-Dublin flight; ...
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The rise of rural solar farms: A new gold rush meets the wild west of runaway developments
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The rise of rural solar farms: A new gold rush meets the wild west of ...
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Terence O'Rourke set to be named new RTÉ Chair: Former KPMG managing partner Terence O'Rourke looks set to be appointed as the new Chair of RTÉ Board.
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Terence O'Rourke set to be named new RTÉ Chair
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Irish citizen Yasser Eljuboori (37), who was held in Iraqi jail, returns to Ireland upon release
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Irish citizen Yasser Eljuboori (37), who was held in Iraqi jail ...
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Dublin Mid-West TD TD Mark Ward wasn’t that surprised when he spotted a “World Cup edition” of nitrous oxide, better known as laughing gas ...
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Dublin Airport landed with €10m fine for dirty toilets and security queue waiting times
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Dublin Airport landed with €10m fine for dirty toilets and security queue ...
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Taoiseach: Airlines will pull out of Ireland if Dublin Airport passenger cap not lifted
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‘It’s worth trying things. It’s worth trusting your gut. It’s worth going for it’
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‘It’s worth trying things. It’s worth trusting your gut. It’s worth going ...
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Today’s Top Stories: 👉Oscars 2024: Cillian Murphy leads sky-high Irish hopes as nominees fly out 🍷Women with a nose for wine: Ireland’s female sommeliers ... Show more
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Miyawaki method shows dense Irish forest can grow rapidly: A small forestry experiment by a community group in Co Galway has shown that dense forestry can be ...
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Miyawaki method shows dense Irish forest can grow rapidly