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 […]
6 months ago
‘Boil in the bag’ funerals could be given go-ahead as review launched
They’re proposing the idea. The Law Commission is proposing to allow the approval of alkaline hydrolysis and human composting as new ways of disposing of people’s bodies. Alkaline hydrolysis uses water, alkaline chemicals, heat and pressure to break down a body into liquid and pieces of bone, the surviving bone fragments and teeth are ground […]
10 months ago
Community rallies to clear snow for neighbour’s funeral
The community worked hard to make sure the funeral could go ahead. A rural community has rallied around a bereaved family in the freezing cold weather to shovel snow and clear paths to ensure their neighbour’s funeral could take place. Locals in Clonoulty, Tipperary came together on Sunday morning to shovel snow in and around […]
1 year ago
Funeral details confirmed for Ann Delaney who died on streets of Dublin
The funeral details for Ann Delaney who died while sleeping rough in Dublin city centre have been confirmed. Ann Delaney, 47, who was originally from Dromagh, Crettyard, Co Laois, died at around 9am on Sunday. Ms Delaney, who is thought to have worked as nurse in a Dublin hospital prior to falling on hard times, […]
2 years ago
15-year-old girl who was killed in Tipperary crash remembered at funeral mass
Leah O’Meara tragically lost her life last Thursday. A 15-year-old girl who was killed in a car crash in Tipperary last week has been remembered at her funeral mass this morning. Mourners were told that Leah O’Meara, from Thurles, had a “beautiful heart” with big plans for the future, reports the Irish Independent. Father Walsh, […]
2 years ago
Nick Cave performs beautiful rendition of Pogues classic at Shane MacGowan’s funeral
A gorgeous moment. After thousands lined the streets of Dublin city to honour legendary Irish singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, his funeral took place in Nenagh in Tipperary on Friday afternoon (8 December). The Pogues frontman spent his early childhood in the town where his wife Victoria, others members of his family and several artist friends of […]
2 years ago