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Person: Pete McCarthy

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

The secret of the sword: The incredible story of Dr Aidan MacCarthy

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The secret of the sword: The incredible story of Dr Aidan MacCarthy

Niki MacCarthy’s quest to discover why her father returned from war with a Japanese sword uncovered a story so incredible, it’s been made into a film, writes John Meagher.

FEATURE: Cork war survivor’s pen is mightier than sword

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FEATURE: Cork war survivor’s pen is mightier than sword
Birds busy with tasks for new season

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Travel writer McCarthy dies, aged 51

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Author of McCarthy’s Bar dies after battle with cancer

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WH Smith shares slide after takeover collapse
Unique cookery show has bite

A COOKERY show unlike anything ever seen before hits our screens next month with something a little more adventurous than the usual fare.

Tue, 17 Dec, 2002

It could be write for you

THE dream house that a couple had their eye and hearts set on, and finally managed to buy, is unexpectedly about to become the home of some new occupants.

Sat, 26 Oct, 2002

Roddy Doyle discusses work at Edinburgh festival

Roddy Doyle, Pete McCarthy and Irvine Welsh were among the authors discussing their work today at a global book festival.

Sat, 24 Aug, 2002

Connolly's wife wins top prize for Billy book

Former comedienne Pamela Stephenson and husband Billy Connolly are celebrating today after she won the Book Of The Year prize for her work about his life.

Wed, 06 Mar, 2002

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