Nell McCafferty at 80: ‘Celebrating eight decades of enduring courage’: For many years, the price Nell paid for being on the right side of history was to be ...
irishtimes.com/life-style/people/2024/03/23/nell-mccafferty-at-80-celebrating-eight-decades-of-enduring-courage/
Cillian Murphy's old school 'thrilled' by Oscar win: Cillian Murphy's old school 'thrilled' by Oscar win
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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.
President Higgins calls for aid to be made 'urgently available' to prevent Gaza famine
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James Joyce was obsessed with the man Nora Barnacle ‘betrayed’ him with before they met
irishtimes.com/culture/books/2024/03/26/james-joyce-was-obsessed-with-the-man-nora-barnacle-betrayed-him-with-in-absence/
'A truly remarkable man' - President pays tribute to Bird: President Michael D Higgins has led tributes following the death of former RTÉ journalist ...
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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.
Leo Varadkar says Government 'defeated comprehensively on a respectable turnout': Cork South-Central became the first constituency with results in the family ...
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President Higgins leads tributes to acclaimed sculptor Imogen Stuart after her death aged 96
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Higgins calls for aid to Gaza to be resumed amid 'children dying from malnutrition'
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President Michael D Higgins pays tribute to former Labour minister Emmet Stagg after his death aged 79
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President Michael D Higgins has led tributes following the death of former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird, who died at the age of 74 following a long battle with ... Show more
Leading Irish journalist and campaigner Charlie Bird dies: The former news correspondent was the primary contact between the Provisional IRA and Ireland's ...
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If you want a long career in government, don’t become minister for culture: Hugh Linehan: The RTÉ tragicomedy has helped to show where the arts brief ranks in ...
irishtimes.com/culture/2024/03/09/if-you-want-a-long-career-in-government-dont-become-minister-for-culture/
‘Real awe’: wave of Irish jubilation greets Cillian Murphy’s Oscars win: President of Ireland, artists, academics and friends pay tribute to actor ...
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Miriam Lord: Theatre-going Fianna Fáilers would like to create a drama of their own
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/09/theatre-going-fianna-failers-would-like-to-create-a-drama-of-their-own/
Ireland says blocking aid to Gaza must be stopped: ‘Those responsible for doing so must take responsibility for the deaths that are ensuing ...
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Tributes to Berkeley man who became leading scientist: TRIBUTES have been paid to an internationally recognised scientist from the area whose research ...
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President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins cast their vote at St Mary’s Hospital, Phoenix Park, mid-morning. It was the President’s first outing ... Show more
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 to be assessed on Monday ahead of possible discharge from hospital
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Quick Glance: President Michael D. Higgins Hospitalized After Feeling Unwell
- President Higgins presented the 2024 Volta award to British film director Steve McQueen at the Dublin International Film Festival.
- President Michael D. Higgins was taken to the hospital today after feeling unwell.
- An ambulance was dispatched to Áras an Uachtaráin where Mr Higgins (82) was evaluated by paramedics.
- An update on his condition is expected to be provided by Áras an Uachtaráin later.
President Higgins expected to make ‘full recovery’ after hospital tests: Michael D Higgins experienced ‘a mild transient weakness’ and will limit the extent of ...
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/03/04/president-higgins-expected-to-make-full-recovery-after-hospital-tests/
Death of Saoírse Ruane: Adam King, President Higgins and Ryan Tubridy among tributes to ‘our beautiful friend’
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Poem by President Michael D Higgins fetches €2,500 in aid of Gaza healthcare workers
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/03/03/poem-by-president-michael-d-higgins-fetches-2500-in-aid-of-gaza-healthcare-workers/
Pictured here is 103-year-old Mollie Ryan, who was among those who turned out to vote in the family and care referendums at Ballaghmore, Co Laois, today ... Show more
The Politics Fix: Yippee-ay-ay – it’s referendum day! O come on, don’t say you’d forgotten about it. This week, the most underwhelming referendum campaign ... Show more
President Higgins urges countries to reinstate funding for UN's Palestinian agency
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Michael O’Regan remembered as an ‘interested observer’ who had ‘no wish to be the story himself’
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Tributes paid after death of popular journalist and proud Kerryman Michael O’Regan
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Pub raid heightens tensions amid 1924 army mutiny: The Free State government thought its offer of terms to the Army mutineers had saved the day - until their own ...
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‘A storyteller who never wished to be the story’ – Mourners gather for funeral mass of journalist Michael O’Re
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Further bombing in Gaza will ‘leave any respect for humanitarian law in tatters’ - President Higgins
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/03/further-bombing-in-gaza-will-leave-any-respect-for-humanitarian-law-in-tatters-president-higgins/
World leaders share their concern and condolences after King's cancer diagnosis: A key part of Charles' role is to meet with world dignitaries and leaders ...
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Ireland kitman Charlie O’Leary at 100: ‘You’d have to say to yourself, what did I do to deserve this?’
irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/01/27/ireland-kitman-charlie-oleary-at-100-youd-have-to-say-to-yourself-what-did-i-do-to-deserve-this/
Gaelic games associations set 2027 as integration date: The GAA, Camogie Association and the LGFA have revealed 2027 as the proposed date for full integration ...
rte.ie/sport/football/2024/0220/1433336-gaelic-games-associations-set-2027-as-integration-date/
John Bruton was ‘a statesman of unshakeable integrity,’ Taoiseach says at graveside oration
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/02/10/john-bruton-president-among-mourners-at-state-funeral-of-former-taoiseach/
Appointment 'demonstrates change across island' - O'Neill: Northern Ireland's First Minister, Michelle O'Neill, has said her appointment ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Milestone: First Nationalist Minister Appointed in Northern Ireland
- Michelle O'Neill from Sinn Fein has made history as the first nationalist minister in Northern Ireland.
- The deputy first minister will be Emma Little-Pengelly from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
- According to the Good Friday Agreement, the deputy minister has the same authority as the first minister.
- In her speech, which started in Irish, Ms O'Neill said: 'Today opens the door to the future - a shared future.'
Too many people are ‘voyeurs’ to injustice and poverty, rather than challenging it - President Higgins
irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2024/01/31/too-many-people-are-voyeurs-to-injustice-and-poverty-rather-than-challenging-it-president-higgins/
Oliver Callan doesn’t sound totally at home with lifestyle-oriented conversations that have traditionally filled 9am slot
irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio/2024/02/02/oliver-callan-rarely-holds-back-but-the-fireworks-are-missing-in-week-one/
President Higgins says people must combat 'hatred and anti-migrant feeling' across the world
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Former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, says ‘women are connecting through their networks as never before’ in her message for International Women’s Day ... Show more
Knife-wielding thug battered man while victim's mother watched on Ring doorbell: Michael Higgins attacked Jordan Laird while his mother saw the ordeal unable to ...
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End of an era: Fr Dolan's brave fight against deceit, abuse and land grabbing
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Taoiseach wants 'very strong' relationship with China: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that Ireland wants a "very strong and constructive ...
rte.ie/news/2024/0117/1426888-dail-return/
Quick Glance: Irish Prime Minister Addresses Human Rights in China
- Taoiseach Leo Varadkar stated he raised the issue of human rights in China with Premier Li Qiang during his visit to Dublin.
- He emphasized that every country, including his own, should be judged on how it treats minorities.
- Varadkar mentioned China's membership in the UN Human Rights Council and its international responsibilities.
- He expressed hope for open and respectful dialogue between both countries, even in disagreement.
Seanad approves wording of definition of family: The Seanad has approved the wording of the 39th Amendment dealing with the definition of family; it will now be ...
rte.ie/news/politics/2024/0123/1428176-definition-of-family/
End of an era: Fr Dolan's brave fight against deceit, abuse and land grabbing
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Chinese premier meets with President Michael D Higgins at Áras as part of State visit
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Dolan honoured in the UK for his human rights work in Kenya: Catholic priest, Father Gabriel Dolan, received his award from President Michael Higgins ...
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Beijing Letter: Ireland increasingly seen by China as a bridge to the EU : Extensive media coverage of prime minister’s visit to Dublin focused on Ireland’s ...
irishtimes.com/world/asia-pacific/2024/01/18/beijing-letter-ireland-increasingly-seen-by-china-as-a-bridge-to-the-eu/
Chinese premier Li Qiang meets Michael D and Leo Varadkar during Dublin visit: Chinese premier Li Qiang has met President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo ...
irishtimes.com/video/video/2024/01/17/chinese-premier-li-qiang-meets-michael-d-and-leo-varadkar-during-dublin-visit/
African princesses appeal for help from President Higgins to return heirloom from Ireland
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‘All the living and the dead’ — Ray Burke on James Joyce, Nora Barnacle and Michael ‘Sonny’ Bodkin
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‘Life has punished him enough’: Man given suspended sentence for failure to declare €160,000 in VAT
irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2024/01/24/life-has-punished-him-enough-man-given-suspended-sentence-for-failure-to-declare-160000-in-vat/
Elaine Loughlin: Bruton's rainbow government failed to cash in on its own pot of gold
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Man (32) who got almost €500,000 from parents fails in tax battle with Revenue, despite ‘communion money’ clai
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“As beautiful as the grounds and castle are, it is the people that are the true beauty of this magical place,” readers said of Dromoland Castle ... Show more
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins has urgently called for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, labeling the prospect of more violence as a 'moment of ... Show more
Sarah Harte: Ringing out the emotional rollercoaster ride that was 2023: Here’s a review of the mad, the bad, the sad, and the funny that the year brought us
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'War is not the natural condition of humanity': Higgins calls for strong efforts to restore Middle East peace
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Planet Business: ‘Yes, the salary is enormous’ and other quotes of the year: Apologies, denials, deadly cocktails and some good old-fashioned warnings of ...
irishtimes.com/business/2023/12/30/planet-business-the-year-in-quotes/
Matt Cooper: the political players to watch in 2024: Nothing is certain for the main actors in the year ahead, with Leo Varadkar at risk of becoming a lame duck ...
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New BreastCheck unit to open in Cork city: BreastCheck Programme Manager Suzanne Lynch said that access is one barrier for those availing of the screening ...
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Higgins calls on all nations ‘to redouble their efforts’ for a ceasefire in global conflicts
irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/12/20/higgins-calls-on-all-nations-to-redouble-their-efforts-for-a-ceasefire-in-global-conflicts/
President Higgins' Christmas message: All nations should 'redouble their efforts for a ceasefire'
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President asked to meet Air Corp chemical poisoning survivors: Dossier containing details of 105 premature deaths of serving and former personnel was delivered ...
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Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65
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Quick Glance: Prominent Tribute to Shane MacGowan
- Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to former Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan
- Nick Cave and Bono also honor the former Pogues frontman
- Victoria Mary Clarke shared a photo of Springsteen and MacGowan from Dublin
- Nick Cave recalls MacGowan's 60th birthday celebration and their performance together
Billionaire who gave away his fortune is laid to rest in Dublin: Chuck Feeney left his mark on Ireland through €1.8m in philanthropic donations
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WHO chief discusses pandemic treaty with President: President Michael D Higgins has met the Director General of the World Health Organization along with its ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2023/1218/1422578-who-ireland/
'It was worth the fight': Disability campaigner finally moves into her own home
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Obituaries of 2023: 50 people who died this year: The Irish Times’s obituary writers have marked the deaths of more than 150 people this year ...
irishtimes.com/obituaries/2023/12/26/obituaries-of-2023-50-people-who-died-this-year/
Cop28 president in heated exchange with Mary Robinson: In a heated discussion, the UAE's COP28 president told former President of Ireland Mary Robinson that ...
rte.ie/news/world/2023/1203/1419912-cop-robinson/
Quick Glance: COP28: Potential Agreement on Phasing Out Fossil Fuels
- The UAE is cautiously optimistic about COP28 committing to phase down fossil fuels in the coming decades.
- Hosting a climate conference in a petrostate could lead to real progress on climate despite the irony.
- A pledge now will not mean the world will completely stop using fossil fuels.
- It is very unlikely to get any commitment on an expiry date, as it would be too controversial.
A year in highlights: The memorable parts of 2023: A run through of what happened during the year in Ireland and across the globe
irishtimes.com/ireland/2023/12/23/a-year-in-highlights-the-memorable-parts-of-2023/
President condemns destruction of Irish-funded school in Palestine: The President has also issued a plea to stop the 'death and destruction' in Gaza raising the ...
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Fionnán Sheahan: Conor McGregor’s notions about being President are built on Michael D Higgins’ ego trips
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1984 Revisited: Calling last orders on the holy hour: On March 29, 1984, the LVA voted to put an end to the holy hour. It was a close run thing, 60% in favour ...
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Robinson says COP28 is going to be difficult: Former president of Ireland and Chair of the Elders Mary Robinson has said COP28 is going to be difficult ...
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Quick Glance: King Urges COP28 to Be 'Critical Turning Point' in Climate Change Fight
- King Charles urges world leaders in Dubai to make COP28 a 'critical turning point' in the fight against global warming.
- He emphasizes the need for 'real action' to tackle the climate crisis and steer people and nations 'away from practices that make our world more dangerous'.
- The King says the hope of the world rests on their decisions during the summit, describing it as an 'unmissable opportunity' to reduce the risk of climate change.
- Reflecting on COP21, he hopes COP28 'will be another critical turning point towards genuine transformational action' as scientists warn of alarming tipping points being reached.
One on one with Mary Robinson, former Ireland president who rattled COP28: Ms Robinson lauded President William Ruto’s efforts in combating the climate crisis
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Matt Cooper: the political players to watch in 2024: Nothing is certain for the main actors in the year ahead, with Leo Varadkar at risk of becoming a lame duck ...
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System for appointing judges signed into law after Supreme Court decision: Bill leaves government with ‘final decision’ concerning appointment of a judge ...
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