Memorial
# memorial - Sunday 2 June, 2013
Kuchar grabs Memorial lead, McIlroy 14 strokes back
Meanwhile, Tiger Woods struggled to a 79 to stand 16 strokes off the pace.
# memorial - Thursday 25 April, 2013
Memorial for Irish war heroes erected in South Korea
The monument honours “all those of Irish birth and heritage who fought and died in the service of the United Nations and those civilians of Irish birth and heritage who died side by side with the Korean people 1950-1953″.
# memorial - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Column: I’ll never forget the moment I heard the news of the explosions in my hometown
Boston native, Larry Donnelly reflects on the the horrific events that happened at the Boston Marathon this week, saying he’s been heartened by the expressions of solidarity from countless Irish people who have such a special affinity with the most Irish city in the US.
# memorial - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Magdalene women remembered in vigils in Dublin and Galway
Flowers were laid at the graves and tributes to the women were read out by representatives from various groups.
Remembering the ‘silent teachers’, those who gave their bodies to science
“She might be gone but think of all the good she will still do” – Gretta Farrell remembers her mother Teresa.
# memorial - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Bethany Home survivors: “They will have to realise we are not going away”
The group representing the survivors said that they will continue to push for redress and a memorial to children at the home buried in unmarked graves.
# memorial - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Family of royal hoax call nurse pay tribute after memorial mass
Jacintha Saldanha’s daughter said the family is “shattered” by the loss and the family home is like “an empty dwelling” without her mother.
# memorial - Tuesday 11 December, 2012
Singapore’s largest newspaper to introduce pet obituaries
Residents in Singapore generally have large disposable incomes and fewer children.
# memorial - Monday 12 November, 2012
Man arrested for posting photo of burning poppy on Facebook
The 19-year-old is due to be questioned by police in England today about the photograph of the burning poppy, which was reportedly accompanied by an offensive comment.
# memorial - Saturday 22 September, 2012
Ulster service to celebrate life of ‘talented and committed’ Nevin Spence
A special memorial service for the 22-year-old will be held at Ulster’s Ravenhill grounds on Sunday afternoon.
# memorial - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Obama praises 9/11 unity on a low-key 11th anniversary
Relatives gathered as they do every year at the site of the World Trade Center attacks as the US president made a low-key appearance at the Pentagon which was also attacked.
# memorial - Saturday 21 July, 2012
Memorial for abuse victims unveiled
‘Journey of Light’ will be erected at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin over the next two years.
# memorial - Monday 4 June, 2012
Tiger Woods is back up to fourth in the world
It marks a massive improvement for the American after his in the Memorial Tournament at the weekend.
Proud Tiger Woods: “I have a lot of good years ahead of me.”
The former world number one was ecstatic after sealing victory at the Memorial Tournament.
# memorial - Saturday 2 June, 2012
More misery for Rory McIlroy as he misses his third cut in a row
With the US Open just two weeks away, the defending champion is in his worst run of form for four years.
# memorial - Thursday 31 May, 2012
VIDEO: Rory McIlroy shoots a quadruple bogey at the Memorial
Just when the defending US Open champion thought his form could not get any worse.
Knuckle down: McIlroy determined to get back on track before US Open defence
‘These two-day weeks aren’t really that good for me.’ Says the Down man.
# memorial - Friday 18 May, 2012
Thieves steal plaque for boys killed in IRA Warrington bomb
Twelve-year-old Tim Parry and Johnathan Ball aged three died when two bombs exploded in the town in 1993.
# memorial - Thursday 16 February, 2012
In pictures: North Korea’s military parade in honour of Kim Jong Il
Commemorative events and a major military parade were held on what would have been the late leader’s 70th birthday.
# memorial - Tuesday 14 February, 2012
Whitney Houston’s funeral planned for church where she first sang
The invitation-only memorial service will be held on Saturday.
# memorial - Sunday 29 January, 2012
In pictures: Famous death masks
A series of deaths masks for commemorating the powerful and famous, from monarchs to musicians.
# memorial - Wednesday 4 January, 2012
Welsh FA announces details of Gary Speed memorial match
Wales will pay tribute to the former manager with a game against Costa Rica on 29 February.
# memorial - Friday 11 November, 2011
Poll: Should we wear poppies to honour the Irish war dead?
More than 50,000 Irish people died in the First and Second World Wars. Should we wear the poppy to commemorate them?
# memorial - Sunday 16 October, 2011
Memorial to Martin Luther King unveiled in Washington DC
US President Barack Obama addressed the crowd during the ceremonial event, held to dedicate the memorial properly.
California declares today to be Steve Jobs Day
A memorial service will be held in Jobs’ memory at Stanford University this evening, while Californians will celebrate in honour of the Apple co-founder.
# memorial - Sunday 11 September, 2011
In pictures: Emotional memorial at Ground Zero
Images from the emotional ceremony held at the National September 11 Memorial in New York today.
# memorial - Wednesday 7 September, 2011
USA plan 9/11 remembrance before Ireland opener
US coach Eddie O’Sullivan says his team will need no motivation on Sunday.
# memorial - Tuesday 6 September, 2011
9/11 on the web – the virtual memorials
Celebrity pledges to do good, portraits of 9/11 rescuers and rescue dogs, flag tributes and a ‘living museum’ app – some of the ways the September tragedy is remembered online.
# memorial - Thursday 1 September, 2011
Druid Theatre unveils memorial for late actor Mick Lally
A specially-commissioned window seat has been added to the Druid in Galway city, to mark the first anniversary of the actor’s death.
# memorial - Saturday 28 May, 2011
Memorial service held for lost Irish Everest climber
Tributes are paid to John Delaney in Co Laois, as his wife describes losing her “husband, hero and best friend”.
# memorial - Friday 27 May, 2011
Service to be held today in memory of Irish Everest climber John Delaney
Delaney, a successful businessman who founded the market prediction company Intrade, died last weekend just 50 metres from the summit of Everest. Business colleagues have been paying tribute to him after his tragic death.
# memorial - Sunday 1 May, 2011
Israeli memorial collects final relics of the Holocaust
Project described as a “last minute rescue operation” to preserve the memories of Jewish people killed in WWII begins collecting items saved and cherished by surviving family members.


















































