Subscribe
Subscribe

Obituaries

Covid-19: Lives Lost

Leila Shahid obituary: Palestinian diplomat whose distinguished career began in Ireland

Leila Shahid obituary: Palestinian diplomat whose distinguished career began in Ireland

Gladys West obituary: Gifted mathematician who helped develop GPS

Gladys West obituary: Gifted mathematician who helped develop GPS

Christine Bowen obituary: Artist whose work won admirers throughout Ireland

Christine Bowen obituary: Artist whose work won admirers throughout Ireland

Joe Mulholland obituary: Editor who helped reshape current affairs television

Joe Mulholland obituary: Editor who helped reshape current affairs television

Geraldine Barniville obituary: Irish tennis and squash number one who also made her mark in sports administration

Geraldine Barniville obituary: Irish tennis and squash number one who also made her mark in sports administration

Catherine O’Hara: Comedic genius who starred in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and Beetlejuice

Catherine O’Hara: Comedic genius who starred in Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek and Beetlejuice



Brian Crowley obituary: Exceptional vote-getter and poll topper in five European elections

Brian Crowley obituary: Exceptional vote-getter and poll topper in five European elections

Disabled Fianna Fáil politician always cheerful and upbeat, never indulging in self-pity


Mary White obituary: Cofounder of Lir Chocolates and former senator

Mary White obituary: Cofounder of Lir Chocolates and former senator

The Louth woman was a formidable businesswoman who advocated for more women in politics and cross-Border causes


Edith Geraghty: Tireless activist whose work ranged across many voluntary and community organisations

Edith Geraghty: Tireless activist whose work ranged across many voluntary and community organisations

Colleagues described her as generous with her time, sharp with her insight, and full of life


Richard Gorman obituary: An artist who wanted to leave himself ‘open to the possibility of surprise’

Richard Gorman obituary: An artist who wanted to leave himself ‘open to the possibility of surprise’

The Dublin painter divided his time between Dalkey and Milan, also frequently visiting Japan and France, all of which were settings that enriched his work


Nael Bunni obituary: Engineer who became a leading expert in resolving construction industry disputes

Nael Bunni obituary: Engineer who became a leading expert in resolving construction industry disputes

Born in Iraq, he left Baghdad during Saddam Hussein’s regime after being asked to submit a false valuation for work


John Quinn obituary: One of Ireland’s most perceptive and sensitive radio broadcasters

John Quinn obituary: One of Ireland’s most perceptive and sensitive radio broadcasters

Award-winning documentaries brought him recognition at home and internationally



Download The Irish Times iOS App from the App StoreOpens in new windowGet The Irish Times App on the Google Play StoreOpens in new window
  • Why Subscribe?
  • Subscription Bundles
  • Subscriber Rewards
  • Student Subscription
  • Subscription Help CentreOpens in new window
  • Home DeliveryOpens in new window
  • Gift Subscriptions
  • Contact Us
  • Help CentreOpens in new window
  • My Account
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • The Irish Times Trust
  • Careers
  • ePaper
  • Crosswords & puzzles
  • Newspaper Archive
  • Newsletters
  • Article IndexOpens in new window
  • Discount CodesOpens in new window
MyHome.ieOpens in new windowThe GlossOpens in new windowRecruit IrelandOpens in new windowRIP.ieOpens in new window
The Irish Times
Irish Times on WhatsAppIrish Times on FacebookIrish Times on XIrish Times on LinkedInIrish Times on Instagram
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Information
Cookie Settings
Community Standards
Copyright

© 2025 The Irish Times DAC