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Sunday 26 March 2023 Dublin: 5°C

# Funeral

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# Otto Warmbier
Bagpiper plays 'Going Home' as US student who was detained in North Korea laid to rest
“It doesn’t feel real yet,” a school mate said at the funeral.
# all dolls go to heaven
Japanese monk gives 'funerals' for old dolls' souls
It’s a common belief in Japan that all things have a soul – including unwanted dolls.
# Co Armagh
Elderly couple found dead at their Portadown home laid to rest
Michael and Marjorie Cawdery, both aged 83, had been together for over 55 years.
# Explosion
At least seven dead in attack on funeral in Kabul
The violence comes just three days after a bomb blast in the city killed 90 people.
# and wash away the rain
Actor Josh Brolin gives eulogy as stars such as Brad Pitt attend funeral of Chris Cornell
Musicians in attendance included Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers.
# RIP
'Conor found something on the internet that went wrong' - Funeral held for tragic teenage boy in Clare
Conor Wilmot died in Sixmilebridge last Thursday.
# keith palmer
Thousands gather for funeral of policeman killed in Westminster attack
London came to a standstill for the procession, led by the hearse with a floral tribute reading ‘No 1 Daddy’.
# RIP
'She had so much yet to give': Mourners share fond memories at funeral of Nicola Collins
The young mother’s body was found in her home last week.
# Blackrock
Cloud turns to light as Captain Mark Duffy makes his final journey
The funeral of the Coast Guard pilot, who died when his Rescue 116 helicopter crashed off the Mayo coast a fortnight ago, took place in Blackrock, Louth, yesterday.
# rescue 116
'Paralysed with grief, we have lost one of God's finest creatures' - funeral of Captain Mark Duffy takes place
The funeral service for the Coast Guard helicopter pilot took place this morning in his hometown of Blackrock, Co Louth.
# laid to rest
George Michael's funeral takes place three months after his death on Christmas Day
A UK coroner has ruled that his death came by natural causes.
# Bogside
Love and respect as Martin McGuinness made his final journey through the town that loved him so well
Derry was brought to a standstill by the funeral of one its most important sons.
# mcGuinness funeral
Applause for Taoiseach as Clinton says 'thank you' for raising immigration with Trump
“As an American I have to say a special word of thanks to the sitting Taoiseach,” Clinton said.
# city in mourning
Funeral of Martin McGuinness expected to bring Derry to a standstill
The city is also mourning the loss of Derry City FC captain Ryan McBride
# candlelight vigil
Large crowds turn out in Derry, Dublin and Belfast to remember Martin McGuinness
The death of the former deputy first minister of Northern Ireland was announced yesterday.
# RIP
'Captain, colleague, daughter, sister, mum, friend and hero' - Captain Dara Fitzpatrick is laid to rest
Her funeral mass took place at St Patrick’s Church in Glencullen in Dublin.
# RIP
Captain Dara Fitzpatrick's funeral to take place tomorrow
President Michael D Higgins will be among mourners tomorrow.
# homily
Eamonn Casey 'did much good' but revelations about son were 'profoundly upsetting for Church'
President Michael D Higgins was among the mourners at the funeral today.
# Galway
'He made mistakes but never resorted to self-pity': Tributes paid at Eamonn Casey's removal
The former bishop will be laid to rest tomorrow.
# Annie Murphy
Funeral of Bishop Eamonn Casey to take place on Thursday
The former Bishop of Galway passed away yesterday afternoon.
# Catholic Church
Archbishop Martin says Connell 'was the one who finally began to realise the extent of the abuse'
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin referenced the Cardinal’s response to abuse allegations at his funeral today.
# Sligo
Funeral of young woman who died after 'falling ill in restaurant' taking place today
Lisa Niland’s family have said they are heartbroken.
# London
Funeral of Mayo woman who died in murder-suicide with son (7) told, 'We need to care for each other'
Her son Oisín was laid to rest in Co Wicklow on 23 December.
# Terror Attack
Truckers across Poland sound their horns as owner of lorry used in Berlin attack laid to rest
The 37-year-old’s funeral in the northwestern village of Banie was attended by Polish President.
# Limerick
Family of man who died of fright angry with sentences for Traveller gang who ransacked his home
The O’Donoghue family say they hope the State will appeal the men’s jail terms on leniency grounds.
# Mayo
"A silence fell across this parish" - funeral takes place of pensioners found dead at home
Tom and Kitty Fitzgerald, both aged in their 70s, were found dead at their home in Knockadoon, Co Mayo, last Tuesday afternoon.
# Your Say
Poll: Do you agree with the Vatican's stance on scattering ashes?
The Catholic Church has said ashes should not be scattered or kept at home.
# Legend
Olive Foley paid emotional tribute to her husband this afternoon
The Munster legend was laid to rest in Killaloe amid emotional scenes this afternoon.
# Axel
'A loving, caring family man': Anthony Foley laid to rest in Clare
Olive Foley paid an emotional tribute to her “soulmate” with whom she had spent “17 wonderful years” of marriage.
# death dues
This is how much funerals cost in different parts of Ireland
It’s an expensive business.
# RIP
Funeral told discovery of McCarthy brothers in Dublin house has touched the hearts of many
A funeral Mass was held in Cabra this morning.
# RIP
Elderly McCarthy brothers who died in Dublin house will be buried in their native Dingle
A funeral Mass will be held in Cabra tomorrow.
# tributes
"Beautiful, strong and courageous" - Ailish Sheehan remembered by family at funeral
Tributes have poured in for the 23-year-old rower, who died following an accident in Poland.
# RIP
Caitríona Lucas, tragically killed in coast guard rescue, remembered as an exceptional person
The mother-of-two died on Monday.
# Funeral
Woman who died in a car crash a day after giving birth laid to rest
“Nicola’s last great joy in life was to become a mother to baby Lily Rose.”
# RIP
Woman killed in a car crash a day after giving birth to be laid to rest tomorrow
Nicola Kenny was involved in a car crash a day after giving birth to her daughter Lily-Rose.
# Italy
'Don't be afraid to scream your suffering': Italy mourns victims of earthquake
Italy’s head of state earlier paid tribute to the “extraordinary effort” of more than 4,000 rescue professionals and volunteers who helped with the rescue effort.
# Derry
Pope sends special message of condolence for funeral of Bishop Edward Daly
Daly famously waved a white flag while trying to aid the wounded on Bloody Sunday.
# RIP
"Jo would ask us not to fight with hate, but draw together": Funeral of Labour MP Jo Cox draws thousands
The MP for Batley and Spen, a prominent anti-Brexit campaigner, was shot dead while leaving a constituency clinic last month.
# Kentucky
In Photos: Thousands line the streets for Muhammad Ali's funeral
The former heavyweight world champion passed away a week ago today.