Irish writer Edna O’Brien’s “revolutionary intervention in Irish fiction” has been remembered during her funeral mass, which was attended by Ireland’s 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.
O’Brien, a novelist, short-story writer, memoirist, poet and playwright, died aged 93 last month after a long illness. The funeral mass was also attended by Independent Clare TD Michael McNamara and Commandant Claire Mortimer, who represented Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin. Credit: Tuohy Funeral Directors