The unique Christian message to the power of the GAA that was the John 3:7 sign made famous for over 30 years at stadiums around Ireland had its final day out in Limerick yesterday as Frank Hogan, who married his deep faith with a passion for Gaelic Games, was laid to rest in Mount Saint Lawrence Cemetery.

Shares in the British luxury carmaker dropped 14% after it said chief financial officer Mark Wilson will step down by the end of April.

There is a moment while watching 1917 when you realise you have not breathed in quite some time. At least it certainly feels that way, such is there lentless, heart-stopping momentum of Sam Mendes’ epic war film about two young soldiers who venture across enemy lines to deliver a message that could save hundreds of lives.

This distinctive Crosshaven home has stunning views to lift the spirits, but also has some quirky hidden depths, finds Tommy Barker.

The ‘Masterpiece’ fair offers collectors of art and antiques an unmissable opportunity, says Des O’Sullivan.

Ruth O’Connor asks four Irish creatives to write love letters to their Dads in time for Father’s Day

So that’s nearly Thursday wrapped up. Here’s some of the stories we published on irishexaminer.com today which we hope will help you make sense of it all this evening.

Design label Orlebar Brown accessed the official Bond archive to recreate iconic looks for a new 007-inspired line, writes Paul McLauchlan.

It’s a case of quantity over quality in Britain this afternoon with the bulk of the ITV4 action coming from Musselburgh, where the feature race is the Queen’s Cup Stakes.

One of my favourite poems is an old reliable from Henry Reed, Naming of Parts.

The Baywatch reboot and Oscar-winning musical comedy La La Land were among 16 movies that prompted complaints to the Irish Film Classification Office (IFCO) last year.

Thousands of comic book fans are expected to flock to Mahon Point shopping centre next week for the Cork Comic Expo.

A volcano in southern Japan has erupted, shooting smoke and ash thousands of feet into the sky and grounding dozens of flights to and from a nearby airport.

Three Irish artists have combined to reveal the dark secret harboured by James Bond’s boss in a new comic book set in Belfast.

Today is Roald Dahl Day!

Stephen Rochford and his team got everything right yesterday. It was my first time witnessing Mayo get all their tactics and tactical battles correct, writes John Divilly.

The Queen's private secretary has confirmed he is leaving but says he is confidently handing on the job, knowing the monarch's "unwavering commitment as sovereign" has the "full and active" support of her family.

Chris Froome surrendered the yellow jersey to Fabio Aru as Romain Bardet won stage 12 of the Tour de France in Peyragudes.

Chris Froome dodged crashes in the pack to retain his overall lead in the Tour de France before the race heads back to the mountains today.

THE British actor Roger Moore, who died yesterday aged 89, is recognised as one of the best, if not the best, actor to take on Ian Fleming’s iconic but impossibly superior character James Bond. 

He recently turned 90 years old.

Eddie Jones will look to emulate James Bond by making England “bulletproof” at the right time in preparation for navigating the 2019 World Cup’s most punishing group.

Alison Williams and Lena Dunham bow out in the final episode of Girls at 10pm on Monday on Sky Atlantic.

Mark Evans discusses the Bond franchise and how the secret agent faces the threat of Trump, Brexit, and finding Daniel Craig’s replacement

THE wait is almost over for fans of Line Of Duty — and series four is set to be the best yet, promises actress Vicky McClure.

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Brexit may put a halt to the recent strong growth in the motor industry, with new car sales expected to fall this year.

Like the best thrillers, movie night on Dancing with the Stars saw a final twist that no one saw coming as the final credits rolled for model Thalia Heffernan.

Profits at financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald in Ireland more than halved to €241,837 in 2015.

Hollywood star Michael Fassbender has ruled himself out of becoming the next James Bond — suggesting a woman should play a female 007.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

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Joss Whedon can do pretty much anything he wants but after his time in the Marvel verse he'd still like to do a Star Wars film.

The hidden history of American spycraft. By Abigail Jones

The afterparty has begun. The XV Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro opened with a feat to defy expectations in a carnival atmosphere at the Maracana Stadium.

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