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News 2006
THE LONG GOODBYE
by David ConachyThe remains of former Taoiseach, Charles J. Haughey, en route to his final resting place, in Sutton.
By Tony Gavin
A Garda stands by a burning car in Nassau Street, during riots, following the Love Ulster March, in Dublin.
Sisters of murder victim, Siobhan Kearney, hold a vigil outside her home - Anne-Marie, Aishling, Caroline and Brighid.
John O'Brien (husband of murdered Meg Walsh) attends her removal from Fermoy hospital.
Riots on Dublin's O'Connell Street due to the "Love Ulster" march.
A sperm whale finds his final resting place, on a Co. Sligo beach.
New York Lord Mayor Bloomberg struggles to keep hold of an eagle as he visits Sligo.
By Niall Carson
Republicans clash with Gardai in a bid to block a parade during the love Ulster March
Gardai at the scene of the school bus crash where a 15 year old schoolboy lost his life. The accident happened on the road between Rahan and Clara, Co. Offaly.
By Mark Condren
One of the cars involved in an accident, which left five young men dead.
By Eamon Ward
Christmas Eve, 21st Birthday balloons fly over the grave of one of three young men killed in a car crash at Ballinrobe, Co Mayo in November.
Bus driver arrives for a court hearing, following his arrest after weekend carnage.