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Funeral to be held for former Taoiseach John Bruton in Meath this weekend

Funeral to be held for former Taoiseach John Bruton in Meath this weekend — The book of condolences for former Taoiseach John Bruton in the Mansion House in Dublin. Picture: Sam Boal / © RollingNews.ie

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024 - 16:30

Mairead Sheehy, Paul Hosford and Sean Murray

Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Taoiseach John Bruton, who will be laid to rest in his native Dunboyne, Co Meath, this weekend.

Mr Bruton died on Tuesday following a long battle with illness, aged 76.

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