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Woman, 61, dies after ski gondola tumbles down side of mountain at Swiss Alps resort
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Police said the gondola detached from the cable "for reasons that are still unclear" and the cause of the crash is being investigated
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Irishman makes history at Winter Olympics with incredible achievement
Winter Olympic Games
The Dublin-born skier finished 11th overall in the event at Livigno Snow Park in Valtellina after two runs
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Austrian police probe alleged glassing attack on two Irish brothers - by a man who was also from Ireland
Skiing
The incident happened in a ski resort in west Austria on Wednesday - and the two brothers were both allegedly hit in the face with a glass, one was hospitalised.
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Worst Winter Olympics deaths - from luge crash into metal pole to skier hitting tree
Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympics has seen tragic deaths over the years, including a Georgian luger who crashed into a metal pole and a teenage skier who hit a tree during training
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Skiing icon Vonn suffers horror crash at Winter Olympics
Winter Olympic Games
American skiing icon Lindsey Vonn suffered a devastating crash during the women's downhill final at the Winter Olympics, ending her comeback just days after rupturing her ACL
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Urgent HSE holiday warning as highly infectious virus spreads across Europe
HSE
The HSE has issued urgent advice for Irish holidaymakers as health officials monitor a fast spreading infection across Europe.
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Irish teen questioned by Austrian police after leaving scene of fatal skiing incident
Department of Foreign Affairs
A 49-year-old Austrian man and an unidentified young skier collided on Saturday
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Irish man, 20, who died after falling ill on skiing holiday in France named
France
Cian O’Brien from Gleann na Rí in Tower near Blarney in Cork passed away.
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Eat, drink and be Meri' in the most picturesque, luxurious ski village in the world
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Just a two hour drive from Geneva Airport, and over the border into France, you will find the picture postcard perfect mountain village, Méribel
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Olympic medallist killed by lightning after being struck during cabin trip
Olympic Games
Audun Groenvold has tragically died after being struck by lightning
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Tributes paid to Irish tourist who died after tragic fall at Bulgarian ski resort
Waterford
According to the Bulgarian Red Cross, 29-year-old Aidan Bergin was part of a group taking photographs when he lost his balance and fell from a considerable height
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Irish tourist dies in Bulgaria ski resort tragedy after falling 'in group taking photos of scenery'
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The 29-year-old was rushed to hospital but medics couldn't save him
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A ski holiday is about so much more than hitting the slopes
Activity holidays
The average skier spends just four hours a day whizzing down the slopes. Catherine Murphy wonders if that’s because there are so many great new activities on offer in the mountains. She visits sister resorts Morzine-Avoriaz in the French Alps to find out...
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Family creeped out after finding 'painting of their son' in B&B during stay
Weird Science
Social media users were weirded out by the 'disconcerting' discovery
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Five family members who froze to death on ski trip named as search continues for missing girlfriend
Skiing
The cross-country skiers - three brothers, their cousin and uncle - reportedly 'fell asleep together' after getting stranded on the Tete Blanche mountain in the Swiss Alps.
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Des Bishop opens up on 'disastrous fall' the length of five football fields while skiing
Des Bishop
The comedian has been skiing since his 20s but this is his first proper injury
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Skiing, sights and snowball fights - Inside our family's unforgettable adventure at the famous Three Valleys
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'We hit the slopes in France with three kids in tow. An A-list paradise, The Beckhams, Emma Watson and George Clooney have all skied here.'
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US ski jumper Patrick Gasienica dies aged 24 after making Olympic debut last year
2022 Winter Olympics
Patrick Gasienica, who represented the United States in ski jumping at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing has died at the age of 24, with his cause of death yet to be confirmed
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BBC presenter announces birth of baby boy via surrogate with partner of 15 years
BBC
A BBC presenter who regularly stars on Morning Live has announced the birth of their baby boy
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Gwyneth Paltrow leans over to tell skier 'I wish you well' leaving court victorious
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow whispered to Terry Sanderson after a jury ruled in her favour, following a tense trial over a ski collision in Utah in 2016, with Sanderson alleging the actress crashed into him, which she denied
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Gwyneth Paltrow mocked over now infamous ski trial quote after testifying
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow took to the stand to testify in her ski trial in Utah and her comments sent many internet users into hysterics
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Gwyneth Paltrow's alleged ski victim 'heard a blood-curdling scream' before crash
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Retired optometrist Terry Sanderson is testifying in a case in which he is suing Gwyneth Paltrow following a ski incident in Utah in 2016
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Gwyneth Paltrow says she feels ‘very sorry’ for man injured in ski collision
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Gwyneth Paltrow is being sued by retired optometrist Mr Sanderson over a collision at the Deer Valley resort in Utah in 2016
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Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand: 'blended family' and Taylor Swift surprise mention
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow has taken the stand in her ski collision trial. Here are six things we've learnt so far from her testimony, from blending families with her now husband and devastation over dad's death
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