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Charlie Bird obituary: One of Ireland’s best-known journalists for nearly 40 years
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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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A budget airline CEO says his $109 million salary is a bargain: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary says "my contract is very good value" for shareholders
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A budget airline CEO says his $109 million salary is a bargain
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First over-the-counter birth control pill now for sale online: Opill, an over-the-counter birth control pill, goes on sale online today. The pill is expected to ...
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First over-the-counter birth control pill now for sale online
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Airline review: Flying with Europe’s most notorious carrier is excruciating: A flight with Ryanair is to be endured rather than enjoyed – cheap cross-continental ...
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The Greatest Shame of This Academy Awards: This year’s awards honored movies about important issues—but ignored the one that hit too close to home.
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The Greatest Shame of This Academy Awards
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Brussels, Belgium to Toronto, Canada for only €312 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Brussels, Belgium to Toronto, Canada for only €312 roundtrip with Aer Lingus.
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Brussels, Belgium to Toronto, Canada for only €312 roundtrip
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Kahlúa punks Guinness with its own fun St. Patrick’s Day campaign: Bored of drinking stout on the Irish holiday? W+K London ads suggest an espresso martini ...
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Kahlúa punks Guinness with its own fun St. Patrick’s Day campaign
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Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary meets Eamon Ryan on Dublin Airport passenger cap after heated exchanges
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Everything to Know About Oppenheimer‘s Best Actor Oscar Nominee Cillian Murphy: Anticipation is high for the 2024 Oscars and the prospects of 'Oppenheimer's lead ...
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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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A local resident sought a payment of €50,000 in “consultancy” fees from a developer in exchange for withdrawing a planning objection to the expansion of a new ... Show more
Quick Glance: Resident Demanded €50,000 to Withdraw Objection to South Dublin Housing Project
  • A local resident demanded €50,000 in "consultancy" fees from a developer to withdraw a planning objection against a new apartment development in south Dublin.

  • Red Rock Developments plans to add an extra floor to a 77-apartment complex at Elmpark Green on Merrion Road.

  • Patrick Sheeran, 75, initially requested €50,000 and other terms to withdraw his objection to the construction.

  • After the initially agreed €20,000 fee was paid, he demanded €80,000 or threatened to appeal to An Bord Pleanála (ABP).
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Dublin, Ireland to Barbados for only €362 roundtrip (May dates): Cheap flights from Dublin, Ireland to Barbados for only €362 roundtrip with Aer Lingus.
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Dublin, Ireland to Barbados for only €362 roundtrip (May dates)
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Internet gets creative while celebrating Cillian Murphy's Oscar win: Cillian Murphy's fans celebrated the Cork actor's historic win at this year's Academy ...
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Internet gets creative while celebrating Cillian Murphy's Oscar win
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Dublin publican shuts down inner city lane: Parnell Place a magnet for drugs and crime, claims Gary O’Reilly
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Dublin publican shuts down inner city lane
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Domino’s Pizza Group to buy largest franchise in Ireland for €72m: Shorecal operates 34 of the 99 stores on the island of Ireland
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Domino’s Pizza Group to buy largest franchise in Ireland for €72m
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Students at UCC stage walkout for ceasefire in Gaza: Approximately 1,500 signatures, including more than 1,000 from UCC students, have been added to the UCC ...
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Students at UCC stage walkout for ceasefire in Gaza
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Oscars live: All eyes on Cillian Murphy ahead of Hollywood spectacle: Irish audiences rooting for Poor Things, produced by Dublin film company Element Pictures ...
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Oscars live: All eyes on Cillian Murphy ahead of Hollywood spectacle
Quick Glance: Success at the Oscars 2024
  • The 96th Academy Awards were commemorated with host Jimmy Kimmel.

  • The dominance of Oppenheimer with 13 nominations stood out.

  • Exciting competitions in diverse categories with possible historical victories.

  • Past acting winners introduced nominees, along with thrilling musical performances.
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The Greatest Shame of This Academy Awards: This year’s awards honored movies about important issues—but ignored the one that hit too close to home.
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Quick Glance: Oscar 2024: Revealing the Victors
  • The 96th Academy Awards will take place on March 10, 2024 at the Dolby Theatre, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

  • Leading the nominations is Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', followed by other highly anticipated films.

  • Of particular interest are the Best Actress and Best Animated Feature categories with many first-time nominees.

  • Esteemed actors will host the ceremony, including Ryan Gosling, with performances by renowned artists.
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Today's Top Stories: 👉Alcohol consumption, drug-taking, vaping, playing loud music among Irish Rail passenger complaints 👉Liam Cunningham: ‘I tell people I’m ... Show more
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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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'Paddy's' or 'Patty's': What's the correct St. Patrick's Day abbreviation: There has long been confusion on whether St. Paddy's Day or St. Patty's Day is the ...
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'Paddy's' or 'Patty's': What's the correct St. Patrick's Day abbreviation
Quick Glance: Richard Corrigan: St. Patrick's - A Day of Celebration
  • Emphasize the importance of staying curious and continually learning.

  • Corrigan highlights the value of hard work and personal dedication.

  • Bentley's in London stands out for their dedication to quality and care in handling oysters.

  • Corrigan celebrates St. Patrick's Day as a day of togetherness and emphasizes the Irish spirit of celebration.
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Bus Éireann fined over €5.7m for service issues: The bus operator paid out €1.5m in fines last year, with just over €1m of this due to its failure to meet ...
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Bus Éireann fined over €5.7m for service issues
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Aer Lingus flight returns to Dublin Airport after cabin crew allegedly exposed to ‘fumes’ onboard
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Non-stop from Manchester, UK to Barbados for only £349 roundtrip (May dates): Non-stop flights from Manchester, UK to Barbados for only £349 roundtrip with Aer ...
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Non-stop from Manchester, UK to Barbados for only £349 roundtrip (May ...
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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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Alcohol consumption, drug-taking, vaping, playing loud music among Irish Rail passenger complaints
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Alcohol consumption, drug-taking, vaping, playing loud music among Irish ...
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Gardaí investigating group suspected of smuggling cocaine into Cork search properties in Dublin
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Gardaí investigating group suspected of smuggling cocaine into Cork search ...
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Limerick to Ennis rail services suspended due to flooding: Iarnród Éireann has said Limerick to Ennis rail services will be suspended from today due to ...
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Limerick to Ennis rail services suspended due to flooding
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Netanyahu not telling truth about Gaza aid - Taoiseach: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyau is not telling the truth about ...
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Netanyahu not telling truth about Gaza aid - Taoiseach
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Amazon's 'sturdy' suitcase fits Ryanair and is £86 less than Antler: Avoiding hand luggage rules is done easily with the right bag and this suitcase comes in 32 ...
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Amazon's 'sturdy' suitcase fits Ryanair and is £86 less than Antler
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Here's Nigella Lawson's simple but deeply pleasurable chocolate Guinness cake, just in time for St. Patrick's Day. cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1875-chocolate-guinness-cake
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‘It’s in our DNA:’ How Irish talent keeps turning Hollywood green: From Barry Keoghan to Paul Mescal and Best Actor nominee Cillian Murphy, Ireland keeps turning ...
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‘It’s in our DNA:’ How Irish talent keeps turning Hollywood green
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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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Boston to Dublin, Ireland for only $299 roundtrip (Nov-Jan dates): Cheap flights from Boston to Dublin, Ireland for only $299 roundtrip with Scandinavian ...
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Boston to Dublin, Ireland for only $299 roundtrip (Nov-Jan dates)
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Ireland looked set to reject proposals to replace constitutional references to the makeup of a family and women's "life within the home" when votes ... Show more
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Recognise this young Corkman? This previously unseen footage unearthed by UCC officials shows none other than Oscar nominee Cillian Murphy rehearsing with ... Show more
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Post Office Scandal Victims’ Convictions to be Quashed, But New Law Doesn’t Cover Everyone
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Post Office Scandal Victims’ Convictions to be Quashed, But New Law ...
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BP: New boss Murray Auchincloss gets £8m pay packet in 2023: The new boss of BP was paid a little over £8m last year, the company revealed on Friday.
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BP: New boss Murray Auchincloss gets £8m pay packet in 2023
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Cork charity 'brought our little girl back' after she had three strokes, says mother
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Cork charity 'brought our little girl back' after she had three ...
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Delta resumes Israel flights as Ryanair, American hold off: Several international airlines have resumed flights to Tel Aviv in recent weeks ...
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Delta resumes Israel flights as Ryanair, American hold off
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Section of Midleton to Youghal greenway officially open: New 8km link between Midleton and Mogeely village opened on Thursday
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Section of Midleton to Youghal greenway officially open
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Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers: The Government is also looking at improving tax credits for stay-at-home parents
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Government to introduce State contributory pension for carers
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How Irish business is winning in the US: It’s not all butter and cheese: In 2010, Ireland was in the middle of a Great Recession-induced meltdown that required ...
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How Irish business is winning in the US: It’s not all butter and cheese
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‘What the hell is this dude doing playing acid jazz?’: How the 1990s Cork music scene helped make Cillian Murp
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‘What the hell is this dude doing playing acid jazz?’: How the 1990s Cork ...
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Stormont to vote on extension of EU regulation to NI: Stormont MLAs will get their first opportunity to vote on the extension of a new EU regulation to Northern ...
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Stormont to vote on extension of EU regulation to NI
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How to Face Baste With Diaper Cream: Writer Rachael Griffiths tried face basting with Sudocrem Antiseptic Cream, a diaper cream in high zinc oxide ...
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