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 […]
3 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 […]
10 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
Funeral of Ashling Murphy to take place today
Gardaí are anticipating a large attendance. The funeral of Ashling Murphy is set to take place today (18 January). Funeral Mass will be held in St. Brigid’s Church, Mountbolus, at 11am and burial afterwards in Lowertown Cemetery, Mountbolus. The funeral cortege will leave Ashling Murphy’s home at 10.30am so as to arrive at St Brigid’s […]
4 years ago