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The death occurred on February 20, 2015 of Ruth Shanley (nee Rennick) and late of Farnagh Hill, Ballymakeegan, Longford town. Ruth was a member of a well known Longford town family and delighted in a carefree childhood spent in Longford town despite ...

09 Nov 2016 at 14:54

Sport

Ray Reardon: The world-beating cueman who swapped coal mine for Crucible

Ray Reardon ruled snooker in the 1970s when the man known fondly as ‘Dracula’ became a household name. Yet his story almost ended long before the Welshman with the widow’s peak found stardom. On April 30, 1957, the world collapsed around the ears ...

20 Jul 2024 at 12:42

Sport

Peter Oosterhuis: Ryder Cup stalwart who became much-loved commentator

Peter Oosterhuis, who has died aged 75, was one of Europe’s top professional golfers who also became a much-loved commentator on the sport. Oosterhuis, who topped the European Tour’s Order of Merit from 1971-1974 and twice finished runner-up in ...

02 May 2024 at 15:49

Sport

OJ Simpson: Cherished star whose fall from grace was seen live by millions on TV

From cherished American superstar to villain whose murder trial captivated a global audience, OJ Simpson’s fall from grace was startling. Simpson, nicknamed ‘The Juice’, has died at the age of 76 after losing his battle with prostate cancer, ...

11 Apr 2024 at 18:57

National News

Charlie Bird remembered as 'greatest reporter of his generation' in heartfelt tributes

Tributes have been pouring in for Charlie Bird, who died this morning after a long battle with motor neurone disease. This morning, friends and fellow journalists alike have been paying tribute to Charlie, who has been described as the ...

12 Mar 2024 at 11:38

What's On

Celebrities express ‘utter shock’ after Bob Saget found dead in hotel room

Celebrities have expressed their shock and sadness over the sudden death of US actor and comedian Bob Saget. The 65-year-old, who was best known for starring in the sitcom Full House, was pronounced dead in his hotel room in Orlando, ...

10 Jan 2022 at 10:21

Arts & Entertainment

Barack Obama leads tributes to ‘trailblazing’ actor Sidney Poitier

BARACK Obama and Oprah Winfrey have paid tribute to “trailblazing” Hollywood star Sidney Poitier after his death at the age of 94. The Bahamian-American actor was known for films including In The Heat Of The Night, Blackboard Jungle ...

07 Jan 2022 at 21:24

Sport

Terry Venables: The charismatic manager who so nearly brought football home

Terry Venables will forever be remembered as the manager who oversaw the summer when football came home. The charismatic boss, who has died at the age of 80, enjoyed a colourful and controversial career, the undoubted highlight of ...

26 Nov 2023 at 12:46

Deaths

Coping with death

Unfortunately, the day of reckoning happens for all of us — so it is important to prepare and organise as best as you can for those loved ones you leave behind. WHY MAKE A WILL? A will is often put on the long finger. However, ...

09 Nov 2016 at 15:13

Sport

The footballing genius who pioneered the beautiful game

Pele famously described football as ‘o jogo bonito’ – the beautiful game – and arguably no individual did more to make it so. The Brazil great was always willing to attempt the extraordinary and in doing so he redefined what ...

30 Dec 2022 at 07:33

Sport

George Cohen: The World Cup winner who fought battles on and off the pitch

George Cohen may have collected only one trophy during his playing career, but a winners’ medal from the 1966 World Cup final secured the defender a place in English football history. Cohen, who has died aged 83, played all ...

23 Dec 2022 at 10:44

Sport

David ‘Doc’ Johnson crossed the Merseyside divide like few players have managed

Liverpool-born David Johnson always seemed destined to have an impact in his home city – and he went on to cross the Merseyside divide in a way very few players have managed. For a long time, Johnson, who has died at the ...

23 Nov 2022 at 14:51

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