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Irish actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66
Best known as one half of D’Unbelievables, Kenny also starred in Father Ted and The Banshees of Inisherin. The Irish prime minister has led tributes to the comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has ...World - The Guardian - 7 hours ago -
'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election
Comedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist MkEntertainment - ABC News - October 31 -
Irish general election to be officially called
Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
What's at stake in the Irish general election?
After growing speculation, the Irish prime minister has called a general election.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
A Weekend Class on Clock Repair. Irish Scenery Included.
Nigel Barnes, a fifth-generation horologist, acknowledges that it is a “tall order” to learn to fix a clock in two days. But some manage it, he said.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 18 -
'Irish database of stillbirths means our son will not be forgotten'
An Irish mother whose eldest boy was stillborn hails the importance of a new public record of loss.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Irish cruise, continue to 'utilize' loss to NIU
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who saw his Fighting Irish win their sixth straight game on Saturday vs. Navy, told reporters he occasionally shows clips of the team's Sept. 7 loss to Northern ...Sports - ESPN - October 26 -
Irish Leader Plans to Call Election Later This Week
Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, said Tuesday that he would dissolve Parliament later this week, setting the stage for a general election by the end of the month.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
'We are ready': Irish general election to be called on Friday
Simon Harris, the leader of Fine Gael, told Irish broadcaster RTÉ News that the likely polling day will be Friday 29 November.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Taoiseach announces Irish general election for 29 November
Announcement comes as polls show Simon Harris’s Fine Gael and coalition partners Fianna Fáil in position to win fourth term. Ireland will hold a general election on 29 November, the prime minister, ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Actor Teri Garr dies at 79
Comedy actor Teri Garr, best known for roles in "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis, her publicist confirmed. Garr was 79.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Actor found after 'evading arrest'
Jason Hoganson, who starred in 1987's Empire State, has now been found by police.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Comedian mocks Latinos at Trump’s NYC rally
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe crudely mocked Latinos and Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s rally in New York City. The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for comment about ...Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians
Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63
She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Watch: Key moments of comedian Janey Godley's career
The comedian's profile was raised when she voiced-over videos of Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefingsTop stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Comedian Godley to go on 'final tour' before funeral
The comic's hearse will travel through Edinburgh and on to Glasgow before her funeral on 30 November.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Trump rally comedian apologizing 'to absolutely nobody'
The comedian who told a series of off-color jokes about Puerto Rico and Latinos at President-elect Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally says he is not sorry for the controversy his set caused. “I ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Irish leaders to discuss general election date next week
It comes after the Green Party leader indicated he would like an election to take place on 29 November.Top stories - BBC News - October 18 -
Murder case of unnoticed missing boy ‘utterly horrifying’, says Irish PM
Police believe eight-year-old Kyran Durnin disappeared two years ago and presume that he is now dead. Ireland’s prime minister has questioned how an eight-year-old boy who may have been killed up ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Canes up to No. 5; Irish, BYU, Ags enter top 10
Miami moved up to No. 5 in the AP Top 25 college football poll -- the Hurricanes' highest ranking since 2017 -- while Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M entered the top 10.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Irish school abuse inquiry should cover ‘leathering’, survivors say
Former pupils of Catholic schools say corporal punishment was ‘hourly occurence’ in 60s and 70s. The Irish government has been urged to extend the scope of a statutory inquiry into historical child ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
How Irish-language trio Kneecap conquered hip-hop
With a sold-out tour, knockout album and Oscar-tipped movie, the group is unstoppable right nowBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Irish sportsman has 'no fear of dying' after terminal cancer diagnosis
Former Tyrone gaelic footballer Jody Gormley says he has "no fear of dying whatsoever" after revealing he has been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Q&A: Cillian Murphy on following ‘Oppenheimer’ with the Irish drama ‘Small Things Like These’
Cillian Murphy went back to Ireland for his first film after “Oppenheimer.”Entertainment - ABC News - November 4 -
Irish prime minister plans to call general election this week
Simon Harris expected to dissolve parliament on Thursday or Friday, with election day likely to be at end of November. The Irish prime minister, Simon Harris, has said he plans to call a general ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29
The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receiptsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Man who went missing in Irish Sea thanks searchers
The alarm was raised when Chris Ellery went missing off Fishguard, with searchers unable to locate him.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
'Error-strewn Ireland display may force Farrell into shake-up'
Ireland's error-filled performance in the 23-13 defeat by New Zealand leaves head coach Andy Farrell with much to ponder.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Irish man suspected of killing US nurse arrested in Hungary
Mackenzie Michalski's body was hidden in woodland in the country's west, police say.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Hampers to Show Your Irish Friends Are ‘Thinking About You’
Since 2017, the Paddy Box has dispatched collections of regional favorites like Tayto potato chips and Bisto gravy granules.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Brooklyn Man Charged With Murdering Father in Luxury Irish Hotel
Henry McGowan, Irish officials said, “did murder one John McGowan, contrary to common law,” on Tuesday night.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Russian spy ship escorted away from area with critical cables in Irish Sea
Yantar intelligence ship was seen operating drones in an area containing subsea energy and internet infrastructure. A Russian spy ship has been escorted out of the Irish Sea after it entered ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
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Candyman actor Tony Todd dies aged 69
His Candyman co-star has called him an "angel" and a "truly poetic man".Top stories - BBC News - November 9
