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John 'Plumb' O'Donovan: Tributes paid after rider who died at Skerries 100 is named
The WCMC club confirmed the news on Sunday night. He is the second member of that club to die in the last week following road racing accidents
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The News Letter
· Jul 5, 2026
Skerries 100: Tribute to 'much-loved' John O'Donovan following fatal crash in Junior Support race
West Cork Motorcycle Club has paid tribute to “much-loved” member John O’Donovan, who was tragically killed in a crash at the Skerries 100 on Sunday.
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· Jul 6, 2026
GRL star Lauren Bennett dead aged 37
Tributes have been paid to the singer and former GRL member, whose death was announced by her former bandmates more than a decade after the group was devastated by the loss of Simone Battle.
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jul 6, 2026
Tributes paid after passing of hotel general manager who ‘always had a kind word and a smile for everyone’
“THERE are some people whose presence leaves a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know them. Stephen was one of those people.” This was among the heartfelt tributes paid following the passing of a well respected and much loved member of Limerick’s business and hospitality industry. Stephen O’Connor, general manager of The Strand Hotel, [] The post Tributes paid after passing of hotel general manager who ‘always had a kind word and a smile for everyone’ appeared first on Limerick Post.
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Famous birthdays for June 26: Derek Jeter, Chris O'Donnell
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Coronation Street pays moving tribute to beloved colleague after death aged 84
She was a major part of the team.
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· Jul 10, 2026
Tributes pour in after death of Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler at 75
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Related coverage for "John 'Plumb' O'Donovan: Tributes paid after rider who died at Skerries 100 is named": The News Letter — Skerries 100: Tribute to 'much-loved' John O'Donovan following fatal crash in Junior Support race. ArcaMax — GRL star Lauren Bennett dead aged 37. Limerick Post Newspaper — Tributes paid after passing of hotel general manager who ‘always had a kind word and a smile for everyone’. UPI — Famous birthdays for June 26: Derek Jeter, Chris O'Donnell. Metro — Coronation Street pays moving tribute to beloved colleague after death aged 84. Anadolu Agency — Tributes pour in after death of Welsh music icon Bonnie Tyler at 75