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01/08/2013
Colm Murray Funeral Held In Dublin
The funeral of broadcaster and presenter Colm Murray has taken place at St Gabriel's Church in Dollymount, Dublin.
Mr Murray died this week aged 61. In 2012, he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
President Michael D Higgins attended the funeral alongside aide-de-camp of Taoiseach Enda Kenny, former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave and a number of the ministers.
A number of colleagues and former colleagues at RTÉ were also in attendance.
Mr Murray will be laid to rest at St Fintan's Cemetery in Sutton.
(MH/JP)
Mr Murray died this week aged 61. In 2012, he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
President Michael D Higgins attended the funeral alongside aide-de-camp of Taoiseach Enda Kenny, former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave and a number of the ministers.
A number of colleagues and former colleagues at RTÉ were also in attendance.
Mr Murray will be laid to rest at St Fintan's Cemetery in Sutton.
(MH/JP)
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