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David Courtney at Tiffany & Co in Brown Thomas, Grafton Street, Dublin in 2008. In New York, he engraved pieces for three presidents: Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy, and for first lady, Jackie Kennedy. He also engraved a silver cigar case for Winston Churchill. Photograph: Eric Luke

An Appreciation: David Courtney

A talented and charming master engraver who went from near-poverty in Galway to Tiffany & Co in New York

Sr Mairéad Butterly’s work as an advocate for the women of Kenya was among the high points of her career.

Sr Mairéad Butterly: Missionary and advocate for women

Born: May 29th, 1946. Died: October 22nd, 2017

Fats Domino performing in Paris in October 1962. When he toured he took 200 pairs of shoes and 30 suits on the road. Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

Giant of American music who helped create rock ’n’ roll

Antoine ‘Fats’ Domino, musician, born February 26th, 1928; died October 24th, 2017

Eugene Callan and President Mary McAleese at a conference in Dublin in 2007 on independent living for people with disabilities. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Eugene Callan: Pioneer in independent living movement

Born: October 18th, 1964. Died: September 27th, 2017

Hugh Kearney: challenged the prevailing anglocentricity in histories of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Hugh Kearney: Historian with ‘four nations’ view of UK and Ireland

Born: January 22nd, 1924. Died: October 1st, 2017

Mick Grimes: rejected bitterness following the Omagh bombing in 1998.

Mick Grimes: Dignified in face of catastrophic loss in Omagh bombing

Born: April 14th, 1927. Died: October 19th, 2017

Martin Curry: huge contribution to the Westport community over many decades

Martin Curry – An Appreciation

Storyteller and quintessential ‘Covie’

During his time at UCD, my father developed a lifelong love of Irish history

Hugh Kearney – An Appreciation

Historian with deep interest in Irish and British cultural identities

Rosemary Leach: television viewers warmed to her expansive features, beautifully modulated voice and emotionally truthful acting on screen. Photograph: Express/Express/Getty Images

Obituary: Actor admired for roles in ‘84 Charing Cross Road’ and ‘A Room With a View’

Rosemary Anne Leach, actor, born December 18th, 1935; died October 21st, 2017

Eamonn Campbell. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

‘Bop ’til you drop’, a fitting motto for The Dubliners star

Eamonn Campbell obituary: Born: November 29th, 1946; Died: October 18th, 2017

Loyalist leader who led secret talks with Haughey

Glen Barr obituary: Born: March, 1942; Died: October 24th, 2017

Significant kingmaker in constituency politics

Dermot O’Leary Obituary: Born: September 15th, 1946 – Died: October 15th, 2017

Martin Crotty: charming and helpful manner served to bring out the best ideas

Martin Crotty – An Appreciation

Pioneering and inspirational figure in world of design and sailing

Sean Hughes photographed in Dublin in 2013. Photograph: Alan Betson

A revolutionary Irish comedian in Britain: Sean’s show wasn’t all laughs

Sean (John) Hughes obituary: Born November 10th, 1965 – Died October 16th, 2017

Joe McCullough: enthusiasm for the new in the capital, with a recognition of Dublin’s past gems

Joe McCullough – An Appreciation

Engineer who was passionate about Dublin

Anne Wiazemsky

Obituary: Anne Wiazemsky, actor, director and writer

Distinctive French actor, muse of Jean Luc-Godard: May 14th, 1947-October 5th, 2017

Ted McCarthy: A boundless enthusiasm for photography

Ted McCarthy – An Appreciation

Ebullient and respected news photographer

Peadar Lamb: his association with the Abbey continued right up to 2015, when he joined many of his former colleagues for a production of Midsummer’s Night Dream. Photograph: Matt Kavanagh

Former Abbey actor also featured in many TV and film productions

Peadar Lamb obituary: Born December 24th, 1929 – Died September 1st, 2017

Joy Rolston

Obituary: Joy Rolston, pioneering Armagh journalist

Long career on local titles included providing expert reporting during the Troubles

Hugh Hefner attends Playboy’s 2013 Playmate Of The Year lunch. Photograph: Charley Gallay/Getty Images

Obituary: Hugh Hefner, pyjama clad pornographer

The ‘Playboy’ founder built an empire on objectifying women

Fr Colm Mathews

Fr Colm Mathews – An Appreciation

Devoted priest and courageous Army chaplain

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