Military honours as leaders, family and public gather

CHARLES J Haughey was small in stature but massive in achievements, his removal service at Donnycarney Church heard yesterday.

Delivering the homily at the official reception in the Church of Our Lady of Consolation, Mr Haughey’s brother Fr Eoghan Haughey said the former Taoiseach had been larger than life in his capacity, his accomplishments, his kindness, his triumphs and defeats, his failures and victories.

“His was an extraordinary life, a talent and personality that dominated, and seemed fascinating, in the age in which he lived, probably more than any other politician in his time,” said Fr Haughey.