# Goodbye

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# Goodbye

'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

# RIP

'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

# wessi

'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

# lunch crunch

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

# closing down

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

# Goodbye

'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

# Goodbye

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

# Goodbye

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

# short meeting

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

# Goodbye

'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

# Farewell

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

# Goodbye

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

# triggered

19 excellent tweets about Brexit Day

Father Brexit has been.

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Mar 29th 2017, 10:55 AM

# Farewell

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

# Goodbye

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

# so long farewell

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

# Regeneration

'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

# sadness

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

Voices

'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

# devo

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

# the last goodbye

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

# travel guide

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

# Hero

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

# U G L Y

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

# come back soon

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

# Goodbye

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

# last goodbye

"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

# Goodbye

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

# In pics

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

Voices

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.

Dec 15th 2013, 6:15 PM