Fitzgerald saw work vindicated

Former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald woke in “his final agony” to see the culmination of his work when the Queen met President Mary McAleese on Irish soil, his state funeral heard today.

Fitzgerald saw work vindicated
Sun, 22 May, 2011 - 19:35

Former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald woke in “his final agony” to see the culmination of his work when the Queen met President Mary McAleese on Irish soil, his state funeral heard today.

Lifelong friend Fr Enda McDonagh recalled the poignant moment to hundreds mourning the 85-year-old, remembered for making a lasting contribution to peace between Ireland and Britain.

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