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First Funerals Of Berkeley Victims Have Taken Place

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12:27 23 Jun 2015


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The funeral of Berkely balcony collapse victim Eimear Walsh has heard that Ireland is united in grief.

The 21-year-old student is one of six to have died in the tragedy last week - and her funeral mass in Foxrock has been attended by hundreds, including Minister Heather Humphreys for the Government, and the aides de camp for both the President and Taoiseach.

Eimear’s remains will be accompanied by her parents Jim and Patricia and her brother Robert to Shanganagh Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest.

In his homily, Chief Celebrant Fr Paul Ward said the Walshes - and all families touched by the tragedy - can count on the support of their friends and the wider community.

Hundreds of mourners are attending the funeral of Eoghan Culligan in Rathfarnham.

During the ceremony symbols of his life were brought to the altar including a sports jersey, his grandfathers watch, a Lord of the rings staff and ring.

Eoghan is survived by his parents Marie and Gerry and his brothers Andrew and Stephen

Fr. Richard Olin from his former school St Mary's in Rathmines welcomed mourners to the church:


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