RTÉ News this week looked back at some of the people who made headlines over the past year.
The series began with a visit to Kilkenny fan Jennifer Malone, who grabbed the headlines for all the right reasons after her gesture of consolation to a Waterford player at the end of the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final replay.
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The devastating war in Syria and its fallout dominated news coverage around the world in 2016.
The conflict has destroyed and separated many families.
Earlier this year, one family had an emotional reunion at Dublin Airport after five years apart.
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With continuing unrest in the Middle East and elsewhere, thousands of migrants attempted to make their way to Europe.
The Irish Navy has just completed its sixth humanitarian tour of the Mediterranean having rescued more than 15,000 people.
RTÉ News was there when LÉ Samuel Beckett, which featured in the recent documentary 'The Crossing', returned to Cork from its latest mission.
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One of the stories that touched many hearts during 2016 was the account of how a five-year-old Co Down boy was rescued from a tumble dryer after the alarm was raised by the family's pet dog.
Reilly Gedge-Duffy and his family, including Teddy the dog, are looking forward to a special Christmas together.
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