Mum of one of M9 crash teenagers says she “forgives” online trolls and sends love to injured
The mother of M9 crash teenager Jack Kennedy spoke at his funeral today (Tuesday). The mother of the 17-year-old spoke at her son’s funeral mass and urged other young people to stop engaging in dangerous driving behaviour. The mass took place in St Michael’s Church in Athy, Co Kildare this morning. Five teenage boys died […]
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Fans and stars gather in Dublin for funeral of Irish acting legend Brenda Fricker
The Irish Oscar-winner’s funeral took place in The Liberties, where she lived for many years. Lots of locals were there to pay their respects. Fans and stars gathered in Dublin city today (Thursday, 6 August) for the funeral of legendary Irish actress Brenda Fricker. The funeral service commenced at St. Catherine’s Church on Meath Street […]
1 month ago
Funeral details announced for Irish Oscar-winner Brenda Fricker
The funeral service will take place in Dublin city. The funeral for legendary Irish actress Brenda Fricker will take place tomorrow (Thursday, 6 August) in Dublin city. The actress died last month at the age of 81. Her family said she passed away “peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in Our Lady’s Hospice, […]
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Over 100 people attend funeral of Antrim woman with no known relatives after appeal
The community came together to pay their respects, with some even volunteering to perform music. More than 100 people attended a funeral in Antrim this week for a woman with no known relatives after a public appeal. Margaret Ellen ‘Peggy’ Murdoch died on 9 April peacefully in hospital at the age of 81. After her […]
4 months ago
Beloved writer Manchán Magan got married just weeks before his passing
Manchán Magan died after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer RTE broadcaster and writer Manchán Magan, who was widely known for being a strong advocate of the Irish language, died after a hard-fought battle with prostate cancer. This week, friends and family members of the beloved writer gathered in Dublin to bid their final farewells […]
11 months ago
Thousands line streets in Dublin for Shane MacGowan’s funeral
“RIP to the Irish Rover. Grá.” The funeral for Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan is taking place today (Friday, 8 December), with thousands flooding the streets of Dublin to honour the Pogues’ frontman. Earlier in the week, MacGowan’s wife Victoria and his family thanked the public for the “enormous outpouring of affection and messages of condolence […]
2 years ago