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2023

departed

Kilkenny legend Richie Hogan announces retirement

One of the sharpest Cats leaves the stage.

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Sep 1st 2023, 9:42 AM

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Facebook begins addressing the question: What happens to your profile when you die?

US users can choose a ‘legacy contact’ to manage their account when they pass away, but no word as to when it will arrive here.

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Feb 12th 2015, 9:30 AM

American Dream

Brian McGuire saddles up and leaves Kerry panel for equine job in Kentucky

After three years with the Kerry senior footballers the defender has emigrated to America.

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May 13th 2014, 9:23 PM

Flight

Flight to Boston turns back due to technical problems

The issue was discovered shortly after takeoff, and the plane had to return to Dublin to be serviced.

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Feb 28th 2013, 8:16 PM