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# Goodbye

This year
2023
Holly Willoughby quits This Morning after 14 years ‘for me and my family’
A man was remanded in custody last week charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder the presenter.
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Oct 10th 2023, 5:40 PM
'Today is a sad day for me' – David Silva retires due to knee injury
The Spaniard played a significant role in Manchester City’s rise.
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Jul 27th 2023, 2:55 PM
Last year
2022
'It’s been a fun ride' - Serena Williams bids emotional farewell after US Open exit
Williams bowed out after a third-round defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic.
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Sep 3rd 2022, 9:24 AM
All time
'He was Ireland's Martin Luther King': Derry and Ireland say goodbye to John Hume
“Make no mistake about it – there are people alive today who would not be alive had it not been for John’s vision and his work.”
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Aug 5th 2020, 2:21 PM
'The send-off was very emotional. There were a few tears'
Wes Hoolahan reflects on a touching goodbye to Norwich City and Carrow Road.
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Apr 29th 2018, 4:22 PM
Poll: Do you do that Irish thing of waving people goodbye until they're out of sight?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
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Jan 2nd 2018, 12:45 PM
10 of the most *unique* bargains ever spotted in the legendary Dublin corner shop St Kevin's Mart
Goodbye.
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Nov 24th 2017, 2:06 PM
'I knew it wouldn't take her long to break through and she proved me right'
Former Ireland manager Mick Cooke and Áine O’Gorman pay tribute to recently retired goalkeeper Emma Byrne.
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Aug 20th 2017, 11:35 AM
Denver Bronco and Super Bowl 50 champion retires after multiple concussions
Broncos safety David Bruton has decided to call it a day aged 30.
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Jul 24th 2017, 10:24 PM
Youth football coach sacked after leading his side to a 25-0 victory
The club’s management felt that the winning margin was not in keeping with the spirit of the game.
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Jun 15th 2017, 6:13 PM
Mind if I go? Emotions run high as Enda takes just seven minutes to say goodbye
“Let the games begin,” Kenny declared, tongue-in-cheek, as he set out his plans to step down.
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May 18th 2017, 12:05 AM
'He’ll be a big loss on and off the field' - Ulster will miss Pienaar
The 33-year-old scrum-half checked out with a classy performance against Leinster.
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May 7th 2017, 7:30 AM
Ryan set for final home game as 22-year-old Molony makes 'natural step'
The 27-year-old flanker is set to leave the province this summer.
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Apr 27th 2017, 4:15 PM
Wallabies and Toulon wing Drew Mitchell announces his decision to retire
Only two players have scored more Rugby World Cup tries than Australia’s Mitchell, who is set to end his illustrious career.
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Apr 17th 2017, 3:26 PM
19 excellent tweets about Brexit Day
Father Brexit has been.
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Mar 29th 2017, 10:55 AM
People are loving Ellen's emotional tribute to the Obamas on her show today
The highlight reel.
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Jan 19th 2017, 7:31 PM
Kilkenny's 8-time All-Ireland winner Eoin Larkin announces his retirement
‘I left no stone unturned in the pursuit of perfection, although I never got close,’ the two-time All-Star said in a statement.
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Dec 2nd 2016, 11:52 AM
Britain to trigger Brexit "early next year", says Boris Johnson
Taoiseach Enda Kenny had said yesterday he expected the move to happen in January.
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Sep 22nd 2016, 7:06 PM
'Great memories during times of great hardship': Block of St Teresa's Gardens to be demolished
Former residents will gather to watch the block come down this afternoon.
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Sep 8th 2016, 6:15 AM
Mikel Arteta breaks down in tears as he says goodbye to Arsenal
A dramatic final-day turnaround saw the Gunners finish second — their best placing since 2004-05.
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May 15th 2016, 8:00 PM
'Paul O’Connell’s biggest attribute was his ability to inspire'
The Limerick native’s legacy will live on for generations to come as he will forever be remembered as a shining example of great leadership, writes James Galvin.
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Feb 9th 2016, 5:30 PM
People have been sharing the story of their worst ever break up and it's painful
Some of them are, frankly, ridiculous.
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Jan 26th 2016, 10:08 PM
Jeremy Clarkson: I'm so sorry Top Gear ended like this
The final episode of the show, as we currently know it, aired last night.
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Jun 29th 2015, 8:11 AM
7 things Paul O'Connell should know before he goes to Toulon
There will be no bacon and cabbage in France, Paulie
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May 30th 2015, 11:00 AM
Pro12 trophy would be typical farewell from Munster legend O'Connell
The 35-year-old plays for Munster for the final time at Kingspan Stadium this evening.
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May 30th 2015, 7:30 AM
A dating site exclusively for rides just cut 3,000 users for 'letting themselves go'
How very dare they.
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Mar 6th 2015, 6:45 PM
Photos: Sad scenes at Dublin Airport as Irish emigrants say goodbye
Get the tissues out.
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Jan 3rd 2015, 8:45 PM
Beloved Cork venue The Pavilion has announced it is closing down
Fans and musicians have been expressing their disappointment at the news.
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Jul 21st 2014, 12:48 PM
"It's just so hard": Limerick couple to follow their four children to Australia - forever
Janet and Eugene have four children, all of whom live in Australia. Now, they have decided to move.
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Mar 26th 2014, 8:00 PM
Sue Perkins' loving letter to her dog Pickle will have you in floods
The pet and owner said goodbye last week.
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Jan 23rd 2014, 12:46 PM
See you soon: Post-Christmas farewells at Dublin airport
Sorry isn’t the hardest word… goodbye is.
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Jan 4th 2014, 5:30 PM
Column: Goodbye Mandela. Now it is up to us.
Mandela was was rare role model for many, a man who was unafraid to speak truth to power, writes Ruairí McKiernan, who says the challenge now is for us to remember him by taking action.
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Dec 15th 2013, 6:15 PM
That's all folks: Troika wrap up their final visit to Ireland today
Ireland will become the first EU country to exit the bailout process on 15 December.
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Nov 7th 2013, 7:41 AM
Is D4nny's 'Goodbye' the worst song ever?
You really have to see it for yourself to understand.
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Jun 5th 2013, 8:57 AM
Video: Commander Hadfield sings Bowie as he bids farewell to space
It’s been emotional.
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May 13th 2013, 8:17 AM
8 resignations which will make you want to up your resignation game
Fergie has said sayonara to United, but he’s not the first person to ever leave a job.
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May 8th 2013, 12:59 PM
Pics: Emotional post-Christmas goodbyes at Dublin Airport this morning
With Christmas and New Year over many of those who came home for the festive season are now heading back.
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Jan 3rd 2013, 11:21 AM
Game, set, match: Clijsters sent into retirement by Laura Robson
The Belgian’s emotional farewell was the highlight of a busy third day at the 2012 US Open.
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Aug 30th 2012, 9:19 AM
Is this the end of Linsanity? Knicks star could be off to Houston Rockets.
New York have reportedly failed to match the $25m, three-year deal that has been offered to tempt the point guard to Texas.
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Jul 15th 2012, 5:43 PM
Wow, Poznan is really sorry to see all those Irish fans leave
All of this fan-love is going to stop soon, right?
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Jun 19th 2012, 3:31 PM
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