As 2023 ends, let's take a look back at some pictures that showed how eventful and turbulent the year was.
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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
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US President Joe Biden arrives at St. Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina, County Mayo. 8-4-23 Image: Official White House Photo by Katie Ricks
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US President Joe Biden with President Higgin’s granddaughter Fiadh at Áras an Uachtaráin. Image: RollingNews
![Gerry The Monk Hutch being followed by the media and reporters after being freed following his court case at the Criminal Courts](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/04/18073327/f83b0ae6-df1b-4b8a-9a84-53cb9a0ae1d4.jpg)
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
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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
![Ryan Tubridy with his agent Noel Kelly leaving Leinster House, Dublin](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/07/13102127/2RBYW0B.jpg)
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.
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The Oceangate submersible "Titan" imploded on the way to the see ruins of the Titanic, killing all five occupants on board. Image: OceanGate
![The hearse carrying Sinead O'Connor's body passes by crowds of well-wishers and mourners lining the Bray seafront ahead of her funeral](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/08/08105327/043Sinead-O-Connor-Funeral.jpg)
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
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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
![Taoiseach Leo Varadkar meeting President Zelenskyy in Ukraine today](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/07/20081939/Taoiseach-Leo-Varadkar-meeting-President-Zelenskyy-in-Ukraine-today-5.jpg)
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar meeting President Zelenskyy in Ukraine 20-7-2023. Image by the Office of the President of Ukraine
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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
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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 Burke leaving Wilson Hospital School on August 28th 2023.](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/08/28165113/Enoch-Burke.jpg)
Enoch Burke leaving Wilson's Hospital School on 28-8-23 Image by: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie
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Bundee Aki playing for Ireland vs South Africa at the Rugby World Cup. 23-09-2023. Image: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile
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Johnny Sexton retired during the tournament following Ireland's defeat to New Zealand. 07-10-2023. Image: Ramsay Cardy/Sportsfile
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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.](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/11/25221244/2T9JT51.jpg)
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 Murphy’s brother Cathal (left), sister Amy (centre) and boyfriend Ryan Casey (right), face the media after Jozef Puska was found guilty](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/11/17150210/2T6AC4J.jpg)
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
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Ashling Murphy's mother Kathleen outside the Criminal Courts of Justice. 9/11/22. Image: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie
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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.](https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2023/11/24140848/MicrosoftTeams-image-90.jpg)
Parnell Square hero Deliveroo rider Caio Castro Menenzes Benicio speaks to Newstalk. Image: Rory Walsh/Newstalk
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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
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Rioting and looting in Dublin, 23-11-2023. Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews
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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
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Shane MacGowan’s coffin a horse-drawn hearse. Image: Barry Whyte/Newstalk
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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