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Details of yesterday’s funeral had been kept strictly private, with many locals unaware it was taking place.
Breda, who lives in nearby Angelsboro, was joined by her husband Ned and daughter Lisa as the service got under way at noon. Paddy Hennessy’s daughter Elaine and her partner were also present, alongside several other family members.
Numbers inside the Church of Our Lady Conceived Without Sin in Mitchelstown were restricted to ten, due to Covid-19 restrictions. The service lasted just over 30 minutes, with three neighbours standing outside to pay their respects as the hearse was taken to Brigown cemetery.
Paddy’s daughter Elaine was also present, alongside several other family members.
Numbers inside the Church of Our Lady Conceived Without Sin in Mitchelstown were restricted to 10 due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The service lasted just over 30 minutes, with three neighbours standing outside to pay their respects as the hearse was taken to Brigown cemetery.
Around 30 people had gathered at John’s burial place and prayers were said over the coffin before the crowd dispersed.
Details of the funeral had been kept strictly private, with many locals unaware it was taking place.
In a funeral notice posted on Rip.ie, John is described as the “beloved son of the late Thomas and Eily (McCarthy) and brother of the late Jerry”.
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