‘Revolutionary’ legacy of Irish writer Edna O’Brien remembered at funeral mass

The coffin of Irish writer Edna O'Brien travels by boat across Lough Derg from Mountshannon to Holy Island in County Clare ahead of her burial. Picture: PA

Irish writer Edna O’Brien’s “revolutionary intervention in Irish fiction” has been remembered during her funeral mass, which was attended by President Michael D Higgins.

Family and friends of the late novelist gave readings and paid tribute during the service at St Joseph’s Church in her native Tuamgraney, Co Clare on Saturday.