Daughter of woman who died from Covid-19: ‘My mother had a very good life and she had a very good end’

Fr Sibi Joseph Arackal C.C saying mass for the late Eily Collins who passed away on Wednesday at the Clonakilty Communiry Hospital. The mass took place yesterday at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Timoleague, Co Cork. It was attended by her daughters Mary, Colette and Maeve and family members who kept their social distance. Picture Dan Linehan

Before Eily Collins was laid to rest yesterday afternoon, the 10 mourners at the 93-year-old’’s funeral were reminded that she was a hard-working mother with a quick wit who had enjoyed a great life.