Thousands gather for Haughey's State funeral

Our Lady of Consolation Church in Dublin is packed to capacity for the State funeral of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey.

Our Lady of Consolation Church in Dublin is packed to capacity for the State funeral of former Taoiseach Charles Haughey.

Two thousand mourners have gathered inside the church, with 500 seats reserved for dignitaries including the President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, government ministers and scores of former and current politicians from all political parties.

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