Former minister Mary O'Rourke was 'the ultimate public representative'

Funeral Mass taking place at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Athlone, with burial to follow in Coosan cemetery

The hearse arrives for the funeral Mass for the late Mary O'Rourke at the Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Athlone. Pictures: Eamonn Farrell/ RollingNews.ie

Former Fianna Fáil TD and Cabinet minister Mary O’Rourke was a “person of deep substance” who delivered lasting progress for her community and country, her funeral Mass has heard.

Tributes were paid to Ms O’Rourke, who passed away last Thursday at the age of 87.