Brian Friel will be laid to rest this Sunday

Legendary playwright Brian Friel will be laid to rest on Sunday.

Known across the globe for his work the 86 year old passed away in his Donegal home yesterday.

He is survived by his wife Anne and their five children.

The Dancing at Lughnasa writer will be buried at Glenties Cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 3pm.

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Enda Kenny describes Friel as a giant of theatre

Brian Friel's wondrous plays outlive him. I shall always be glad I could thank him for them, in Derry two years back. pic.twitter.com/MktQKM6Cs2

— Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) October 2, 2015

We're very sad to hear that Irish playwright Brian Friel passed away this morning. Condolences to his family.

— The Old Vic (@oldvictheatre) October 2, 2015

Translations probably taught me, an Englishman, more about Anglo-Irish relations than any history book could have done. RIP Brian Friel

— Charlie Taylor (@ChasTaylor) October 2, 2015

Thomas Kilroy: I have lost a close friend in Brian Friel. The country has lost a great dramatist http://t.co/nwPELQA6TV via @IrishTimesCultr

— Fintan O'Toole (@fotoole) October 2, 2015