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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times. He was educated at NUI Galway and has a degree in English and Sociology & Politics and a HDip (now an MA) in Journalism. He has previously worked with The Times, the London Evening Standard and The Irish Post. He has also worked as a radio and television producer with the BBC and Sky News.

Clermont supporters in Temple Bar, Dublin, yesterday. Photograph: David Sleator
French rugby invasion brings weekend cheer for Dublin tourism

Some 22,000 French fans in town for Heineken and Amlin Cup finals

The Unicorn Restaurant on Merrio Row, Dublin. A statement on the restaurant’s website said: ‘circumstances have meant we have to leave and the restaurant is now closed’.
Plans to reopen Dublin restaurant The Unicorn

Movers and shakers had been entertained at Merrion Row venue since 1938

Leonard Cohen onstage at the 02 arena in Dublin in July 2009. He will return to the arena in September 2013. Photograph: Dave Meehan/The Irish Times
Leonard Cohen’s long goodbye to his fans continues for another year

The 78-year-old singer-songwriter will play two concerts at the O2 in September

An Aer Arann plane had to be written off after it landed in blustery conditions at Shannon Airport. Photograph by Frank Miller
Aer Arann plane written off after rough landing at Shannon

Investigation concludes that plane came in too fast in blustery conditions

Minister for Finanace and Brendan Howlin: hopeful of further progress in the talks. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
Government seeking overall pay deal with public sector unions

Howlin reports significant progress in negotiations on Croke Park II at Labour Relations Commission

Clare Duignan, managing director of RTÉ Radio who has announced she is stepping down from the role in June.
Clare Duignan to step down as head of RTÉ Radio in June

One of broadcaster’s longest serving executives steps down after four years in radio role

Gardai at the scene where Zelvys was shot at Greenogue industrial estate. Photograph: Julien Behal/PA Wire
Three people arrested over murder of Lithuanian criminal

Gintaras Zelvys had served time both in Ireland and Lithuania before being killed

Bus Éireann buses parked up at Broadstone Depot. Photograph: PA
Bus Éireann strike called off for 48 hours

NBRU lifts pickets and all main services resume after negotiations at LRC

St James’s Hospital. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons
Dublin hospital makes strides in creating personalised cancer tests

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