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Author and broadcaster Manchán Magan dies aged 55

Author and broadcaster Manchán Magan dies aged 55

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Back in 2023, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and last month, he spoke to Brendan O’Connor on RTÉ Radio about his experience living with cancer.

RTÉ publishes list of top 10 earners for 2022 led by Tubridy, Duffy and Byrne

RTÉ publishes list of top 10 earners for 2022 led by Tubridy, Duffy and Byrne

Mon, 29 Jan, 2024

Liveline presenter Joe Duffy was RTÉ's second-highest earner, after Ryan Tubridy

GRA says lack of equipment and training an issue for gardaí

GRA says lack of equipment and training an issue for gardaí

Wed, 20 Dec, 2023

The review found that there were communications failures on the night and that garda commanders in the central control room could not communicate directly with members of the Public Order Unit

GRA questions Policing Authority's role in reviewing use of force by gardaí

GRA questions Policing Authority's role in reviewing use of force by gardaí

Tue, 28 Nov, 2023

GRA president Brendan O'Connor said members have been left “scratching their heads” over Helen McEntee's decision to task the Policing Authority to review the matter

Number of gardaí resigning continues to grow as GRA says it is 'not an attractive place to work'

Number of gardaí resigning continues to grow as GRA says it is 'not an attractive place to work'

Tue, 07 Nov, 2023

There were a total of 107 resignations last year.

Gardaí told they are ‘expected to’ comply with new roster, Harris says

Gardaí told they are ‘expected to’ comply with new roster, Harris says

Thu, 28 Sep, 2023

Rank-and-file gardai have threatened to withdraw their labour due to a roster dispute.