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03/08/2012
Hundreds Attend Funeral Of Maeve Binchy
Hundreds of people gathered today to attend the funeral of 72-year-old author Maeve Binchy.
The service took place in the Church of the Assumption in Dalkey, Co Dublin this morning.
Her remains have been taken to Mount Jerome Crematorium for a private service.
Many familiar faces attended including actress Brenda Fricker, writer Claudia Carroll and RTE broadcaster Pat Kenny.
Fr William Stuart conducted the service.
(CD/GK)
The service took place in the Church of the Assumption in Dalkey, Co Dublin this morning.
Her remains have been taken to Mount Jerome Crematorium for a private service.
Many familiar faces attended including actress Brenda Fricker, writer Claudia Carroll and RTE broadcaster Pat Kenny.
Fr William Stuart conducted the service.
(CD/GK)
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