Fitzgerald embarks on final journey

Hundreds of people gathered in the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook this afternoon to pay their final respects to former taoiseach Dr Garret Fitzgerald, described as a "outstanding leader of our time".

Fitzgerald embarks on final journey
Sun, 22 May, 2011 - 17:08

Hundreds of people gathered in the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook this afternoon to pay their final respects to former taoiseach Dr Garret Fitzgerald, described as a "outstanding leader of our time".

President Mary McAleese and Taoiseach Enda Kenny were among those who attended today's state funeral for Dr Fitzgerald.

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CourtsDeath of Dr Garret FitzgeraldPlace: Church of the Sacred HeartPlace: DonnybrookPlace: IrelandPlace: Mansion HousePlace: DublinPlace: Shanganagh CemeteryPlace: ShankillPerson: FitzgeraldPerson: DrPerson: Garret FitzGeraldPerson: Dr Garret FitzGeraldPerson: President Mary McAleesePerson: TaoiseachPerson: Enda KennyPerson: Liam CosgravePerson: Albert ReynoldsPerson: John BrutonPerson: Bertie AhernPerson: Brian CowenPerson: Mary RobinsonPerson: John HumePerson: Enda McDonaghPerson: FrPerson: GarretPerson: DoireannPerson: AoifePerson: CiaraPerson: RobinsonPerson: Peter BarryPerson: JoanOrganisation: SDLPOrganisation: Fine Gael
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