Overview
- The funeral mass took place at St Patrick and St Cuana Church in Kilcoona and opened with her song Never Be the Sun.
- Burial is to follow at Donaghpatrick Cemetery after the service.
- Attendees included President Catherine Connolly, former president Michael D Higgins, and the Taoiseach’s aide Commandant Joe Glennon.
- Symbols of her life were brought forward during the service, including her concertina, an honorary doctorate from the University of Galway, and a tea cup.
- Local arrangements reflected the large turnout, with outdoor seating provided and traffic restrictions on approach roads.