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THE FUNERAL MASS of former government minister Mary O’Rourke in Co Westmeath heard the Fianna Fáil stalwart “enlightened us, challenged us, and even entertained us” during her career in politics and her life.
O’Rourke, a well-known commentator who served in multiple ministerial posts, died last Thursday aged 87.
President Michael D Higgins, Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, Education Minister Norma Foley and other former party ministers and members are in attendance at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Coosan.
At the beginning of the ceremony, O’Rourke’s grandchildren brought forward symbols of her life including a photo of her and her late husband Enda, a Fianna Fáil flag, a copy of her book ‘Letters of my Life’, an Irish jersey, her mobile phone and a copy of the Sunday Independent newspaper.
President Michael D Higgins is in attendance at the funeral in Co Westmeath. © RollingNews.ie © …