‘We’ll never see anyone like him again’

On a grey, showery day, people from all walks of life came from across the country to the wake at Ard a’ Bhothair, about 2km from Ventry, in the Dingle Peninsula.

The lapping waves beat out a requiem on the shore, as people gathered outside the Ó Sé home and partook of tea and refreshments in Páidí Ó Sé’s bar across the road, which was otherwise closed for business.

Local men and GAA club members helped with traffic control and operated a one-way system. Huge crowds are expected for the funeral today.