RIP
# rip - Friday 28 December, 2012
Former Czech Republic and Aston Villa footballer dies in sledding crash
Vaclav Drobny was capped two times for his country.
# rip - Thursday 27 December, 2012
RIP: Remembering sports people we lost in 2012
From GAA great Páidà Ó Sé to boxing legend Angelo Dundee we take a look back at some of the many sporting greats that Ireland, and the world, lost this year.
Videos: Tributes to the late poet Dennis O’Driscoll
The 58-year-old died suddenly on Christmas Eve.
# rip - Wednesday 26 December, 2012
Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson dies, aged 83
Anderson had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for nearly three years.
# rip - Tuesday 25 December, 2012
UPDATE: Two children and a woman killed in motorway crash in England
The one-vehicle collision occurred on the M6.
Plane crashes on Burma road, killing three
It’s reported that the pilot mistook the road for a runway in bad weather.
# rip - Monday 24 December, 2012
Funeral for Carlow house fire victim to be held Christmas Day
The 50-year-old victim was yesterday pulled from a blaze at her home by her son but did not survive.
# rip - Sunday 23 December, 2012
Journalist Arthur Quinlan dies, aged 92
The former Irish Times and RTÉ reporter passed away in Limerick.
# rip - Saturday 22 December, 2012
Shane McEntee to be laid to rest on Christmas Eve
The late TD and Minister for State, who died yesterday, will be removed to his local church in Meath on Sunday.
# rip - Friday 21 December, 2012
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# rip - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Irish citizen who joined rebel forces killed in Syria
Hudhaifa ElSayed, who was born in Egypt, had moved to Ireland as a young boy. He left to join rebel forces in Syria a number of months ago.
# rip - Tuesday 18 December, 2012
In pictures: The funeral of Páidà Ó Sé
Hundred of mourners gathered in Ventry in West Kerry today as the football icon was laid to rest.
Hundreds gather at Páidà Ó Sé’s funeral
In an emotional speech at the end of the service in Ventry Church, PáidÒs son Pádraig Óg spoke of his hope that he can become much closer to his father following his sad passing.
# rip - Monday 17 December, 2012
First two funerals held after US school shooting
Two six-year-old boys are being laid to rest. The first of the girls, also aged six, are due to be laid to rest tomorrow.
# rip - Sunday 16 December, 2012
Dara Ó’Cinnéide pays emotional tribute to the late Páidà Ó’Sé
“They say Páidà Ó Sé broke the mould. There was no mould. He was an exception to every rule.”
# rip - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Páidà Ó Sé: A career in pictures
The Kerry legend died on Saturday.
Kerry legend Páidà Ó Sé passes away at 57
The former Kingdom manager was found dead at his home this morning.
# rip - Thursday 13 December, 2012
Sale announce death of former player, David Tait, at 25
The former back row forward is understood to have fallen from an apartment block in Hong Kong.
Erin Gallagher’s teenage sister found dead last night
Shannon Gallagher, 15, was found dead in Ballybofey, Co Donegal, two months after the death of her younger sister, Erin.
# rip - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Astronomer Sir Patrick Moore dies at 89
British astronomer and broadcaster Sir Patrick Moore passed away peacefully at his West Sussex home earlier today, according to a family statement.
# rip - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Puerto Ricans say goodbye to ‘Macho’ Camacho
Camacho died after doctors disconnected him from a respirator which had been keeping him alive since he was shot in the face last Tuesday .
# rip - Tuesday 27 November, 2012
Bug-eating champion choked to death on cockroaches
The autopsy showed Edward Archbold’s airway was blocked by roach body parts.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
Pioneering transplant doctor Joseph Murray dies in Boston
The Nobel Prize winner was 93.
# rip - Sunday 25 November, 2012
Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Sexton passes away
The Englishman won the FA Cup as coach of Chelsea in 1970.
Former world champion Hector Camacho dead at 50
The boxer had won world titles at junior-lightweight and junior-welterweight over the course of his career.
# rip - Saturday 24 November, 2012
JR Ewing with Bertie Ahern Pic of the Day
No comment.
Investigations into council worker’s death launched
The 47-year-old Cork County Council employee died yesterday afternoon after being struck in the head while working.
‘Dallas’ star Larry Hagman dies in Texas
The actor, who played the notorious TV villain JR Ewing for more than a decade, has passed away in Texas at the age of 81.
# rip - Sunday 18 November, 2012
# rip - Friday 16 November, 2012
Former Fiji international dead at 29
Maleli Kunavore — who played his club rugby for Toulouse in France — died in hospital today.
# rip - Thursday 15 November, 2012
Martin Fay of The Chieftains passes away at 76
The musician had been one of the founding members of the group, which was formed in 1962.
# rip - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
I will become world champion for Steward, promises Andy Lee
The Limerick middleweight was in Detroit yesterday as the boxing world paid tribute to legendary Kronk trainer Emanuel Steward.
# rip - Friday 9 November, 2012
Former Corrie star Bill Tarmey dies aged 71
Tarmey was 71 and had played Jack Duckworth for decades before retiring in 2010, his character dying in a memorable scene.
# rip - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Man dies in Tipperary car crash
The scene at Toem, Cappawhite, in Co Tipperary has been closed pending an examination by forensic collision investigators.
# rip - Sunday 21 October, 2012
Former US presidential candidate George McGovern dies
The former US senator ran against Richard Nixon in the 1972 presidential election but was soundly beaten.
# rip - Friday 19 October, 2012
South Africa assistant coach killed in crash
South African President Jacob Zuma has paid tribute to Thomas Madigage, following his tragic death.
# rip - Tuesday 9 October, 2012
James Nolan commemorative match set to take place
Blessington FC will take on a team of Polish journalists in memory of the young Irish fan who lost his life in Bydgoszcz during Euro 2012.
# rip - Friday 5 October, 2012
Apple marks one year since Steve Jobs’ death
The company has released an emotional video marking its co-founder’s life and inventions.
# rip - Thursday 4 October, 2012
Woman dies in Louth crash
A 25-year-old woman was fatally injured when her car left the road at Dunmahon, Dundalk, late last night.



























































