Hundreds mourn at McGahern funeral

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of distinguished Irish author John McGahern.

Hundreds mourn at McGahern funeral

Hundreds of mourners have attended the funeral of distinguished Irish author John McGahern.

The award-winning writer, who died from cancer on Thursday at the age of 71, was buried behind St Patrick’s Church in Aughawillan, Co Leitrim.

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