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Visionary leader of development community
Niall Tóibín Niall Tóibín, who has died aged 44, was a leading member of Ireland's development NGO community. His work took him to Africa, Asia and Latin America, and he had first-hand experience of war and famine. He served for many years on the Irish Aid Advisory Committee. In addition, he distinguished himself at a very young age as a top-class international bridge player. p
A painter who was inspired by beauty at home and abroad
Rosemary Muldoon A life of foreign travel and her beloved Barrow were the great inspirations of the painter Rosemary Muldoon (née Coyle) who has died aged 90. p
Shipping leader and driving force behind passenger ferries
Alex Mullin Alex Mullin, who died suddenly this week in Newport, Wales, at the age of 56 was a former non-executive director of Irish Continental Group and past president of the Irish Chamber of Shipping. p
Outstanding geologist with a scientifically curious mind
Derek Romer Derek Romer, an outstanding geologist who was responsible in 1970 for the discovery of Europe's largest lead-zinc deposit near Navan, has died recently at his home in Kilmaley, Co Clare. p
Dazzling comedian and fussy half of 'The Odd Couple'
Tony Randall Tony Randall, the wispy-looking, rubber-faced comedian who scored his greatest fame as the fusspot Felix Unger on the TV sitcom, The Odd Couple, has died in New York aged 84. p
