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# tributes
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February 2023
# Fiona Lavelle
Tributes paid to Irish woman who died while hiking in western Australia
Fiona Lavelle, a paramedic, was originally from Co Mayo.
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Feb 24th 2023, 7:30 AM
# Henry McDonald
'Everything a journalist should be': Tributes paid to late Irish reporter Henry McDonald
He was best known for his roles as Ireland correspondent for The Guardian and Observer newspapers.
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Feb 20th 2023, 1:22 PM
# RIP
Tributes paid after ‘brilliant broadcaster’ Dickie Davies dies
He was best known for anchoring World of Sport on ITV.
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Feb 19th 2023, 9:57 PM
# Aid
GOAL says 27 of its employees died in earthquake in Turkey and Syria
A number of other staff members are still unaccounted for.
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Feb 10th 2023, 2:26 PM
# tributes
Tributes paid following death of former Education Minister Niamh Bhreathnach
Bhreathnach worked as a Labour party Councillor in Blackrock, Dublin and later as a TD for Dún Laoghaire.
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Feb 6th 2023, 4:52 PM
This year
2023
# Kerry
Tributes paid following the death of trad musician Séamus Begley at 73
Begley released eight albums throughout his career, notably the award-winning album ‘Meitheal’ with Australian guitarist Steve Cooney
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Jan 10th 2023, 1:00 PM
# tributes
Fans mourn Pele at public viewing in Brazil stadium
Football fans started arriving at the Vila Belmiro Stadium in the early hours of this morning to pay their last respects.
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Jan 2nd 2023, 8:40 PM
Last year
2022
# tributes
'A true genius': Celebrities lead tributes following death of designer Vivienne Westwood
Westwood’s family announced her passing yesterday aged 81.
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Dec 30th 2022, 4:40 PM
# tributes
'An inspiration to generations': Tributes continue to pour in following death of Pele
The three-time World Cup winner died yesterday having been in hospital in Sao Paulo since late November.
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Dec 30th 2022, 8:52 AM
# tributes
'Before Pele, '10' was just a number' - The world pays respects to football's eternal king
Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo were among those to contextualise Pele’s importance to the beautiful game.
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Dec 29th 2022, 8:49 PM
# RIP
Terry Hall hailed as 'musical pioneer' following death at 63
The singer-songwriter rose to fame as part of the band, who were pioneers of the ska scene in the UK.
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Dec 20th 2022, 7:03 PM
# Defence Forces
'He was due back before Christmas': Tributes paid at the loss of Private Seán Rooney
A former teacher recalled the 23 year old as having a clear passion for joining the Irish army from during his school days.
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Dec 15th 2022, 4:09 PM
# tributes
'A remarkable man': Bethany Home campaigner Derek Leinster dies aged 81
His legal proceedings against the State are ongoing.
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Nov 21st 2022, 9:16 AM
# tributes
The Late Late show will pay tribute to Vicky Phelan during Friday night's programme
Vicky Phelan died in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Nov 16th 2022, 9:41 PM
# tributes
Book of condolences for Vicky Phelan opened in Limerick
Cllr Daniel Butler, who presented Vicky Phelan with the freedom of the city nine months ago, called her a ‘national hero.’
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Nov 14th 2022, 4:07 PM

# tributes
Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan has died
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said she was “a woman of extraordinary courage and integrity”.
Vicky died in the early hours of this morning in Limerick, surrounded by her family
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said she was "a woman of extraordinary courage and integrity"
President Michael D Higgins said the campaigner "made an enormous contribution to Irish society"
Family pay tribute to Vicky Phelan: 'Her passing will leave a void in our lives'
Vicky Phelan: A tenacious, adored campaigner who strengthened the voice of women in Ireland
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Nov 14th 2022, 10:35 AM
# Investigation
Tributes paid to psychic medium and 'good character' Stefan Posschier after Westmeath killing
Stefan Posschier was found dead at a house on Tuesday evening.
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Oct 27th 2022, 4:20 PM
# tributes
Angela Lansbury: Late TV star said she was 'eternally grateful' for her Irish roots
The actress was best known for her portrayal of Jessica Fletcher in American drama series Murder, She Wrote.
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Oct 12th 2022, 1:25 PM

# Donegal
'We do not have words to explain it': First funerals for victims of Creeslough explosion take place
Separate funeral masses will be held for Jessica Gallagher (24) and Martin McGill (49) at St Michael’s Church.
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Oct 11th 2022, 3:11 PM
# Champions League
Rangers defy Uefa, but defeated by Napoli at Ibrox
Rangers’ return to the Champions League after a 12-year absence is quickly turning into a nightmare on the field.
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Sep 14th 2022, 10:22 PM
# tributes
'Devastating': Teenage jockey who died in Kerry named as Henry de Bromhead’s son, Jack
Tributes have been pouring in for the young jockey.
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Sep 4th 2022, 12:20 PM
# songs of praise
BBC presenter Bill Turnbull dies aged 66 after prostate cancer fight
His former co-presenter Susanna Reid said: “Bill was the kindest, funniest, most generous man in the business.”
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Sep 1st 2022, 9:59 AM
# RIP
Gorbachev to be buried in Moscow on Saturday as tributes pour in for last Soviet leader
President Michael D Higgins said the former Soviet leader was “a man of good instinct who offered hope”.
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Aug 31st 2022, 5:47 PM
# star trek v
Tributes as Nichelle Nichols, who starred as Lt Uhura in Star Trek, dies aged 89
Her son, Kyle Johnson, said she died of natural causes.
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Aug 1st 2022, 7:16 AM
# paul sorvino
Paul Sorvino’s daughter leads tributes to ‘talented and giving’ Goodfellas star
The actor also played starred in the TV series Law & Order.
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Jul 26th 2022, 7:18 AM
# RIP
Tributes paid to academic and policing expert Vicky Conway
Among those to pay tribute was the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, as well as her podcasting colleagues.
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Jul 20th 2022, 4:09 PM
# Funeral
Man fatally stabbed in Cork last week laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Carrigaline today.
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Apr 2nd 2022, 2:35 PM
# SCREAMING TREES
Iggy Pop leads tributes to 'huge talent' Mark Lanegan
Lanegan was a member of Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins.
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Feb 23rd 2022, 7:50 AM
# tributes
Tributes paid to DUP's Christopher Stalford, who passed away suddenly aged 39
Christopher Stalford was an MLA for south Belfast.
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Feb 20th 2022, 2:02 PM
# RIP
Tributes paid to author and journalist Colm Keane, who has died aged 70
He was the author of 29 books and produced several documentaries.
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Jan 22nd 2022, 3:12 PM
# RIP
'The vaults of heaven will be ringing with rock': Tributes paid to Meat Loaf who has died aged 74
His family confirmed the news, saying: “Our hearts are broken.”
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Jan 21st 2022, 1:30 PM
# RIP
'Voice of the West': Tributes as former RTÉ correspondent Jim Fahy dies aged 75
Fellow journalists and those employed by the station paid tribute to their former colleague today on social media.
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Jan 15th 2022, 3:42 PM
# ashling murphy
'She was just a beautiful person ... Her life has been stolen from her'
Family friends and locals in Tullamore have been speaking of their shock at the murder of Ashling Murphy.
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Jan 13th 2022, 3:55 PM
# RIP
Tributes paid to 'once in a generation' actor Sidney Poitier following death
US President Joe Biden, former president Barack Obama and actor Quincy Jones led tributes to the actor, who has died aged 94.
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Jan 8th 2022, 7:28 AM
All time
# desmond tutu
South Africa begins week of mourning following the death of Desmond Tutu
The anti-apartheid activist passed away yesterday at the age of 90.
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Dec 27th 2021, 1:50 PM
# tributes
‘A man of words and action’: Tributes paid to Desmond Tutu following death
President Michael D Higgins said Desmond Tutu was “a man of profound wisdom”.
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Dec 26th 2021, 12:16 PM
# RIP
Tributes paid after former Athlone manager Eddie Wallace dies
The late coach also worked at a number of other League of Ireland clubs including Bray Wanderers, Cabinteely, UCD and St Patrick’s Athletic.
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Dec 23rd 2021, 8:11 AM
# tributes
'One of our greatest poets': Tributes paid after death of Thomas Kinsella
Kinsella was granted the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin in 2007.
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Dec 22nd 2021, 5:28 PM
# South Africa
Tempered praise after South Africa's former president FW de Klerk dies aged 85
De Klerk apologised for apartheid in a posthumous video released today.
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Nov 11th 2021, 4:10 PM
# tributes
Jennifer Aniston leads tributes following Friends’ James Michael Tyler’s death
Tyler played Gunther, the quirky coffee shop manager with bleached hair and an unrequited love for Aniston’s Rachel.
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Oct 25th 2021, 7:15 AM