Organisation: St Columb’s College

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The GAA’s lost icon: 'Charlie Gallagher couldn't come to terms with his career-ending, of being AN Other'

Cavan’s Charlie Gallagher was the George Best of Gaelic football in the 1960s, renowned for his prodigious scoring ability, handsome appearance, and larger than life persona. This extract from Charlie: The Story of the GAA’s Lost Icon by Paul Fitzpatrick covers the years after retiring from playing and his battle with alcohol.

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The Declan Bogue Interview: ‘We plan to make it a parish feeling in the city’

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Beginner's Pluck: Neil Hegarty

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Bishop Edward Daly death: He was a beacon of hope during Troubles

Castleisland celebrate with the trophy 26/1/2016

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Maurice Casey delights as Castleisland edge St Columb’s in nailbiting Schools Cup Final

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This much I know: Phil Coulter

Pope accepts Brady's resignation

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal Sean Brady, the leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2014

Hope and history rhyme

Former US president Bill Clinton praised Seamus Heaney as “our finest poet of the rhythms of ordinary lives” and a “powerful voice for peace” in a tribute.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2013

‘As modest and kindly as he was gifted’

Nobel poet laureate Seamus Heaney has been remembered as one of Ireland’s finest literary minds following his death after a short illness. The farmer’s son died in hospital in Dublin aged 74.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2013

A master who used a pen as a spade

A master poet and family man, a Nobel laureate and friend, a guest of royalty and farmer’s son, Seamus Heaney had a life which was a smooth blend of the ordinary and extraordinary.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2013

Derry and Belfast to open books of condolences for 'poet-superstar' Heaney

Nobel poet laureate Seamus Heaney has been remembered as one of Ireland’s finest literary minds following his death after a short illness.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2013

Seamus Heaney dies aged 74

The world-famous poet, Seamus Heaney who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995, passed away today at 74 years of age.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2013

Martin named as next leader of Catholic church in Ireland

Monsignor Eamon Martin has been appointed assistant bishop in the Archdiocese of Armagh, as Cardinal Sean Brady plans to retire as head of the Catholic Church in Ireland.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2013

It’s a crime for genre to slip up on literary status

HeadstoneKen BruenTransworld Ireland, £12. 99Kindle, £8. 54TornCasey HillSimon & Schuster, £9. 99, Kindle £4. 99The Nameless DeadBrian McGillowayMacmillan, £12. 99, Kindle £6.

Sat, 18 Aug, 2012

Playwright Friel joins theatre's walk of fame

World renowned playwright Brian Friel joined the walk of fame at one of Dublin’s top theatres today.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2009

Joyce's alma mater honours Friel on Bloomsday

Internationally acclaimed playwright Brian Friel celebrated Bloomsday at James Joyce’s alma mater today where he received the university’s highest honour.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2009

Globe-trotting diplomat heads home

One of Ireland’s top diplomats who opened the first Irish embassy in Moscow during the Cold War is standing down after decades representing the country around the world, he revealed today.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2009

Hume calls for stronger trade links with France

Stronger trade and tourism links should be fostered between Ireland and France, former MEP John Hume said today.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2005