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Nov 12, 2024 | 
independent.ie | warm Kathleen Watkins |Adrianna Wrona
The author, and wife of the late Gay Byrne, died aged 90 last Thursday. The couple married in 1964, having met seven years earlier. A host of well-known names from the arts and media world were in attendance at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook. In her eulogy, Ms Watkins’s daughter, Suzy Byrne, thanked everyone for joining the family for a final goodbye. “Mam was a lady. She was full of grace, gentility and love.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | warm Kathleen Watkins |Sarah Burke
Joe Russo, known for his work on Marvel’s Avengers series, was pictured visiting popular Dublin speakeasy Hacienda in Smithfield, which regularly attracts star guests. Shay shared a photo of himself with the director on social media yesterday evening, telling followers he was delighted to welcome the Marvel movie director to the bar.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | warm Kathleen Watkins |Sarah Burke
Leonard’s Corner, located at the junction of South Circular Road and Clanbrassil Street, announced its closure at the end of October, thanking its staff and customers for their support over the years. Owners Gerry and Phil shared a farewell message on social media: “After almost 25 years, the time has come for me to pass the reins of my pride and joy to other hands,” they said. “We have had the best journey and enjoyed every minute with you all.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | warm Kathleen Watkins |Sarah Burke
The winning quick pick ticket, worth a total of €220,603, was bought in Spar, North Circular Road, Phibsboro, on Friday, November 8, the night before the draw. There was no overall winner of the €5.9m jackpot, but the lucky Dublin player matched five numbers plus the bonus meaning they will take home the €220k. The winning numbers drawn were 11, 12, 17, 31, 43, 45, and the bonus number 20.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | warm Kathleen Watkins |Sarah Burke
A collision on Dublin’s M50 may cause delays for morning commuters. The incident took place on the M50 at Bóthar Katherine Tynan which is blocking the outbound lane after the M50 flyover. Other routes approaching Dublin experiencing delays include the M1 southbound, the M3 southbound, the M4 eastbound and the M7 eastbound. Irish Rail have also advised all commuters that services are suspended between Bray to Greystones and Greystones to Gorey. More to follow...
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
independent.ie | warm Kathleen Watkins |Amy Donohoe
A five-minute lock-in with … Michael Hanahoe of The Hairy Lemon pub in DublinThe Hairy Lemon was a well-known Dublin street character, once immortalised in song by The Dubliners alongside the likes of Bang Bang and Johnny Forty Coats. Now, the name is more familiar as the pub near St Stephen’s Green which attracts tourists, locals and the occasional celebrities alike.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
independent.ie | warm Kathleen Watkins |Ruaidhri O'Connor
Australia’s last-gasp win over England altered the perception of Joe Schmidt’s side, who will arrive in three weeks’ time, while Argentina put 50 on Italy and Fiji left Cardiff with a famous win. Their focus for now will be firmly on the Pumas, who look a very different outfit to the one that pitched up so unimpressively at the end of 2022 and shipped 53 points.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Lynn Rusk |warm Kathleen Watkins
Former GB para-athlete aims to ski to South Pole in 40-day solo expeditionJonny Huntington, 38, from Devon suffered a stroke while serving as an officer in the British Army (Josh Roper Media/PA)A former GB para-athlete is aiming to become the first disabled person to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Jonny Huntington, 38, from Kingsbridge, south Devon, suffered a stroke while serving as an officer in the British Army.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Danielle Desouza |warm Kathleen Watkins
Remembrance Day: Artist’s used tea bag paintings pay tribute to fallen soldiersMrs West’s tea bag paintings called Testament to the Fallen and In Remembrance We Fly (Caroline West/PA)An artist has commemorated Remembrance Day by painting poppies and soldiers on to used tea bags to honour those who “sacrificed their lives so we can live freely today”. Caroline West, 50, from Waterlooville, Hampshire, has been painting on used tea bags since August 2023.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
independent.ie | Hannah Roberts |warm Kathleen Watkins
The former host of Top Gear and Take Me Out, 51, is embarking on a 300-mile cycling feat which will see him travel from Wrexham in Wales to the finish line in Glasgow, Scotland. Speaking about his training sessions with six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris, he told the PA news agency: “Chris Hoy has been absolutely, as you can imagine with some like him, outstanding, first class, brilliant with his advice.
