22/08/2014

Albert Reynolds' Funeral Arrangements Revealed

Former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds will be laid to rest with a State funeral on Monday 25 August.

The funeral will be held in the Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin on Monday at 12pm.

It is understood that there will be limited seating, but that the mass will be broadcast outside the church.

Prior to this, Mr Reynolds will lie in repose in the Oak Room, Mansion House, Co Dublin from 1pm to 6pm.

A book of condolence will be available at Fianna Fáil's party headquarters at 65-66 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2, from 9am on Saturday morning.

An online book of condolence is also available on the Department of the Taoiseach website.

(MH/JP)

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