Obituaries
Ethel Kennedy obituary: Vital force in her family’s political dynasty whose life was marred by tragedy
Her passion for politics was so consuming that she was often said to be ‘more Kennedy than the Kennedys’
Richard Quirke obituary: Former garda turned millionaire gambling entrepreneur
The businessman behind Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium rarely engaged with the media, his public profile owing as much to family connections as to his business interests
John O’Driscoll obituary: Garda who broke the grip of gangland figures
During his time in the north inner city, O’Driscoll became involved in the community beyond the normal preserves of law enforcement, helping to steer young people towards sport
Fred Johnston obituary: Poet who helped found Cúirt literary festival
In 1978, Johnston went to Galway on a two-week creative writers’ workshop. He never left
Maggie Smith obituary: Exceptional actor whose comic genius was often refracted through tales of sadness
Her comedy was fuelled by anxiety, and her instinct for the correct gesture was infallible