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Mourners gather in Galway for funeral of Dolores Keane
Hundreds, including notable figures, attended the funeral of folk singer Dolores Keane, with traffic restrictions due to the expected large crowd at the Church of St Patrick and St Cuana.
- On Friday, the funeral mass for Dolores Keane began at 3pm at the Church of St Patrick and St Cuana, Kilcoona, with outdoor seating and traffic restrictions due to limited capacity.
- Dolores Keane died on Monday at her home in Caherlistrane, Co Galway at age 72, having sung since infancy and first gaining notice performing with her aunts Rita and Sarah before joining De Dannan.
- Hundreds of mourners filled the tiny St Patrick and St Cuana church on Friday, including President Catherine Connolly and former president Michael D Higgins, with music by the Keane family, Don Stiffe, Noelie McDonnell, and a rendition of 'Never be the Sun' opening the service.
- Family members delivered eulogies praising Keane's courage, Father Peter Gannon and brother Matt among speakers; a candlelight procession through Headford on Thursday drew thousands, and she will be buried at Donaghpatrick Cemetery.
- As a founding member of De Dannan, Dolores Keane helped shape Irish folk music with her role on A Woman's Heart and a 1980s solo album; she is survived by Joseph, Tara, Colin, grandchildren, siblings, partner, and friends.
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Dolores Keane ‘brought joy to the hearts of so many’, funeral told
The singer’s funeral mass took place in Co Galway on Friday.
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