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Brenda Fricker: My Left Foot star who paved way for Irish talent in Hollywood

Brenda Fricker: My Left Foot star who paved way for Irish talent in Hollywood

Fri, 17 Jul, 2026

The Dublin-born star won the Oscar for best supporting actress in 1990.

Bonnie Tyler: Husky-voiced singer who soundtracked the 1980s

Bonnie Tyler: Husky-voiced singer who soundtracked the 1980s

Thu, 09 Jul, 2026

The Welsh vocalist had a worldwide success with the power ballad Total Eclipse Of The Heart.

Obituary: Proud Rathdowney native was a true gentleman, scholar and teacher

Obituary: Proud Rathdowney native was a true gentleman, scholar and teacher

Sun, 06 Apr, 2025

THE death has taken place in London of Rathdowney native John 'John Joe' Phelan. John’s earthly journey sadly ended on 17 February in Kingston Hospital following two long months of hospital treatment.

Val Kilmer: Hollywood star revered for roles in Top Gun and Batman

Val Kilmer: Hollywood star revered for roles in Top Gun and Batman

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

The US actor was also known for his portrayal of Jim Morrison in 1991 film The Doors.

Obituary: Michael John Cummins was a wonderful family man whose motto in life was happiness

Obituary: Michael John Cummins was a wonderful family man whose motto in life was happiness

Mon, 09 Dec, 2024

MICHAEL John Cummins, Cricklewood, London and formerly of Castlemarket, Attanagh, Portlaoise and Lowhill, Attanagh, Kilkenny died peacefully in his adopted city on 17 November.

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

Charlie Bird: From roving reporter to campaigner

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

The Irish broadcaster brought stories from around the world to TV screens across the country