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2023 in pictures: A visual journey of the year's most pivotal moments

As 2023 ends, let's take a look back at some pictures that showed how eventful and turbulent the ...
Robert Kindregan
Robert Kindregan

08.00 29 Dec 2023


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2023 in pictures: A visual jou...

2023 in pictures: A visual journey of the year's most pivotal moments

Robert Kindregan
Robert Kindregan

08.00 29 Dec 2023


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As 2023 ends, let's take a look back at some pictures that showed how eventful and turbulent the year was.

English Resigns

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Deputy Damien English resigned as Minister of State in January after giving incorrect information on a 2008 planning application. Photograph: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Joe Biden visits Mayo

US President Joe Biden arrives at St. Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina, County Mayo. 8-4-23 Image: Official White House Photo by Katie Ricks

US President Joe Biden with President Higgin’s granddaughter Fiadh at Áras an Uachtaráin. US President Joe Biden with President Higgin’s granddaughter Fiadh at Áras an Uachtaráin. Image: RollingNews

Gerry Hutch walks free

Gerry The Monk Hutch being followed by the media and reporters after being freed following his court case at the Criminal Courts Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch (centre) was followed by the media and reporters after being freed following his court case at the Criminal Courts. 18-04-2023. Image: Lazarov/RollingNews

Wild Youth exits Eurovision

2023 in pictures Wild Youth, representing Ireland, performed on stage during the Eurovision 2023 Semi-final 1 at Liverpool Arena in Liverpool. 9-5-22 Image: Pixsell/Alamy Live News

Tubridy faces the Oireachtas

Ryan Tubridy with his agent Noel Kelly leaving Leinster House, Dublin Ryan Tubridy with his agent Noel Kelly leaving Leinster House, where he was quizzed on RTÉ pay scandal. 11-07-2023. Image: PA Images / Alamy.

Titan Submersible

The Oceangate submersible "Titan". The Oceangate submersible "Titan" imploded on the way to the see ruins of the Titanic, killing all five occupants on board. Image: OceanGate

Sinead O'Connor dies

The hearse carrying Sinead O'Connor's body passes by crowds of well-wishers and mourners lining the Bray seafront ahead of her funeral The hearse carrying Sinead O'Connor's body passes by crowds of well-wishers and mourners lining the Bray seafront ahead of her funeral. 08-08-2023. Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

The hearse carrying Sinead O'Connor's body passes by crowds of well-wishers and mourners lining the Bray seafront ahead of her funeral The hearse carrying Sinead O'Connor's body passes by crowds of well-wishers and mourners lining the Bray seafront ahead of her funeral, 08-08-2023. Image: Sasko Lazarov/Rollingnews

Varadkar visits Ukraine

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar meeting President Zelenskyy in Ukraine today Taoiseach Leo Varadkar meeting President Zelenskyy in Ukraine 20-7-2023. Image by the Office of the President of Ukraine

Women's World Cup

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe sheds a tear as Ireland lost versus Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 in Australia. Image by Mick O'Shea/Sportsfile

Jenni Hermoso was kissed by RFEF President Luis Rubiales after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Final, sparking controversy. Image: SPP Sport Press Photo/Alamy Live News.

Enoch returns

Enoch Burke leaving Wilson Hospital School on August 28th 2023. Enoch Burke leaving Wilson's Hospital School on 28-8-23 Image by: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Rugby World Cup

Bundee Aki playing for Ireland vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. 23-09-2023. Image: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Johnny Sexton retired during the tournament following Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. 07-10-2023. Image: Ramsay Cardy/Sportsfile

Israel/Hamas conflict

The destruction in the middle of Gaza city after Israel air strikes The destruction in the middle of Gaza city after Israeli air strikes. 17-10-2023. Image: Mustafa Thraya/ Credit: UPI/Alamy

In this photo provided by the Israeli Army Emily Hand is reunited with her father, 26-11-2023. In this photo provided by the Israeli Army Irish national Emily Hand is reunited with her father after being kidnapped by Hamas. 26-11-2023. Image: Associated Press / Alamy

Ashling's killer sentenced

Ashling Murphy’s brother Cathal (left), sister Amy (centre) and boyfriend Ryan Casey (right), face the media after Jozef Puska was found guilty Ashling Murphy’s brother Cathal (left), sister Amy (centre) and boyfriend Ryan Casey (right), face the media after Jozef Puska was found guilty. 09-11-2023. Image: PA Images / Alamy

Ashling Murphy's mother Kathleen outside the Criminal Courts of Justice. 9/11/22. Image: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Parnell Square attack

Gardaí at the scene where a woman and three children were attacked in Parnell Square in Dublin Gardaí at the scene where a woman and three children were attacked in Parnell Square in Dublin, 23-11-2023. Image: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews

Parnell Square hero Deliveroo rider Caio Castro Menenzes Benicio speaks to Newstalk. Parnell Square hero Deliveroo rider Caio Castro Menenzes Benicio speaks to Newstalk. Image: Rory Walsh/Newstalk

Dublin riots

A double decker bus and a car are set alight on the edge of O’Connell Bridge during riots in Dublin A double-decker bus and a car are set alight on the edge of O’Connell Bridge during riots in Dublin, 23-11-2023. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews

Rioting and looting in Dublin that has caused a debate about immigration Rioting and looting in Dublin, 23-11-2023. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews

Pictured is a burned Luas carriage and Dublin City Council Waste Management services on O'Connell Street in Dublin. 24-11-2023 Image: Leon Farrell / © RollingNews.ie

Shane MacGowan dies

Shane MacGowan’s coffin a horse-drawn hearse. Shane MacGowan’s coffin a horse-drawn hearse. Image: Barry Whyte/Newstalk

President Michael D Higgins arrives in Nenagh for the funeral of Shane MacGowan at St Mary’s of the Rosary Church. 08/12/2023. Image: Eamonn Farrell / RollingNews.ie

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