FINAL FAREWELL
Founder of Progressive Democrats Des O’Malley laid to rest as some of biggest names in politics attend funeral
Updated: 20:46, 23 Jul 2021
THE former leader and founder of the Progressive Democrats, Des O’Malley, was laid to rest today.
His family, including his six children, gathered at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook for his funeral mass.
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Mr O’Malley’s remains were returned to Renville in Connemara to be laid to rest alongside his beloved wife PatCredit: PA
Some of the biggest names in politics - both past and present - were in attendance for the service, including Bertie Ahern, Michael D Higgins, Mary Harney and Liz O’Donnell.
Funeral of Des O Malley take place today
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Funeral of Progressive Democrats founder Des O Malley to take place today
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