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President Michael D Higgins joins mourners at Edna O’Brien’s funeral

President Michael D Higgins joins mourners at Edna O’Brien’s funeral

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

O’Brien died peacefully aged 93 last month after a long illness.

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

The author died peacefully on Saturday following a long illness, a statement from her agent and publishing house said.

Irish novelist Edna O’Brien dies aged 93

Irish novelist Edna O’Brien dies aged 93

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to her as ‘one of the outstanding writers of modern times’.

Reality exceeded expectation for Jimmy O’Brien in Ireland’s defeat of Springboks

Reality exceeded expectation for Jimmy O’Brien in Ireland’s defeat of Springboks

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

The 25-year-old revealed he thought he may get some late action but played most of the match.

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket aged 38

Tue, 16 Aug, 2022

The 38-year-old’s century secured a famous World Cup victory over England in 2011.

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