Person: Charles Byrne

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<p>A 2011 photo of Charles Byrne's skeleton being viewed by Prof Márta Korbonits and Brendan Holland, who has the same 'gigantism' gene as his distant relative, 'the Irish Giant'. File picture: Hunterian Collection/PA</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Museum did the right thing in removing 'the Irish Giant' from public view

Having removed Charles Byrne's skeleton, the Royal College of Surgeons should now consider his wish to be buried at sea

<p>Two-times Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel has suggested that the 18th-century skeleton of Irish ‘giant’ Charles Byrne (7ft 6in) be repatriated from London to his native Derry. Picture: George Miles</p>

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Irish Examiner view: Call to return Irish ‘giant’

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Limerick will be locked and loaded to detonate Laois

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Court hears musician's only asset a piano as judge rules state entitled to referendum challenge costs

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Judge to rule later on bids to challenge result of abortion referendum

racing

Urano rejuvenated by switch to hurdling

St Michael’s set up clash with Newbridge College

St Michael’s College and Newbridge College will contest to the quarter-finals of the Leinster Schools’ Junior Cup, following respective victories over St Gerard’s, Bray and Gorey Community School, yesterday afternoon.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

War of words over ‘Irish Giant’

MUSEUM chiefs have rejected a suggestion by experts in law and medical ethics that the skeleton of an 18th century man known as the “Irish Giant” should be removed from display and buried at sea.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2011

‘Giant’ to get sea burial 200 years late

EXPERTS have called for the skeleton of Charles Byrne, the “Irish giant”, to be removed from a London museum where it has been on display for almost 200 years and buried at sea, as he wanted.

Thu, 22 Dec, 2011

Graduate toys with his rivals

THE Dermot Weld trained Notable Graduate toyed with the opposition on the way to landing the Curragh Racecourse Members’ Maiden at Tipperary last night.

Fri, 15 Apr, 2011

Cousins describe living with giant gene

TWO Irish cousins with a giant gene which triggers uncontrolled body growth have opened up about living with the condition which caused their towering height.

Wed, 06 Apr, 2011

Mutant gene found in Irish giant

A RACE of giants may have sprung from a mutant gene that first emerged around 1,500 years ago and which causes uncontrolled body growth, scientists believe.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

Doctors protest over reduction in emergency care

A GROUP of consultants have come together to publicly object to suspected plans to end round the clock emergency services at their county hospital.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2007

War Of Attrition set for hat-trick

RISING star War Of Attrition can advertise his Cheltenham Gold Cup credentials by landing the John Durkan Memorial Chase at Punchestown tomorrow.

Sat, 10 Dec, 2005

Hot tip

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Sat, 28 Aug, 2004

Byrnes' big day

Limerick trainer Charles Byrnes took the honours with a big-race double at Leopardstown today.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2004

Express steams in for Pierse Hurdle

Dromlease Express benefited from a patient Johnny Allen ride to land the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown today.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2004