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From comedians, sport stars and many famous names, here are some of the well-known Irish people who died this year.

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The former investigator came to prominence in a number of cases in Ireland, including the now-discredited investigation known as the Kerry Babies case — one that shook the nation in the s. A file image of Gerry O'Carroll. He was a longstanding politician, serving for decades. February began with the death of former Taoiseach and political heavyweight John Bruton.

John Bruton RollingNews. On 14 February, Maureen Mullins, matriarch of the famous Irish horse racing family, passed away aged Michael O'Regan pictured with the Sam Maguire cup. He was March also saw the death of much-loved former journalist, broadcaster and charity campaigner Charlie Bird. Charlie Bird. Bird, who retired from Montrose in as Chief News Correspondent, spent almost four decades reporting for the national broadcaster, having joined as a researcher in current affairs in