Musicians and friends bid farewell to Ronnie Drew

Ronnie Drew was buried today after a funeral ceremony that brought together many of Ireland’s finest musicians.

Musicians and friends bid farewell to Ronnie Drew
Tue, 19 Aug, 2008 - 16:55

Ronnie Drew was buried today after a funeral ceremony that brought together many of Ireland’s finest musicians.

Actors, broadcasters, politicians, trade unionists and senior clergy also turned out in droves to pay their last respects to the folk legend who died on Saturday, aged 73.

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