Christy Dignam will make his final journey through Finglas this Saturday.
Funeral details for the Aslan star were released today by Christy's family. The 63-year-old will be laid to rest at a private funeral service on Saturday.
But before that, the funeral cortege will take a trip around his beloved local community, allowing people to pay their final respects to the legend. Christy's funeral cortege will arrive at the junction of Tolka Valley Road and Cardiffsbridge Road at 9.45am, and drive on along the following route:
- Left onto Cardiffsbridge Road.
- Arrive at 9.50am to Pause at green area opposite Colaiste Ide.
- Continue onto Mellowes Road towards Finglas Garda Station.
- Right turn before Garda Station onto Finglaswood Road.
- Left onto Cappagh Road pausing at St Fergal’s BNS.
- Right onto Patrick’s Well Place.
- Left onto Wellmount Road.
- Right onto Farnham Drive.
- Arrive at Playing field opposite Erin’s Isle GAA Club to pause for a video tribute to be played.
- Depart Erin’s Isle at approximately 10.15am.
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The cortege will then proceed to his private funeral. Christy's family also posted a touching tribute on RIP.ie this afternoon, saying that the void he has left will be "impossible to fill".
They wrote: "The charismatic frontman of Aslan truly earned his place as an Irish rock legend, winning accolades and drawing him into the collective hearts of the nation, while remaining true to his Finglas roots. Christy’s songs and voice provided the backdrop to successive generations enraptured by his lyrics, his passion, and his stage presence.
"Modest and down-to-earth, Christy was as comfortable and happy singing at small intimate gigs as he was to packed venues. A generous supporter of countless charity events, often turning up at the bedsides of admirers who were ill. Christy’s loss leaves a void that will be impossible to fill.
"He is survived by his beloved wife Kathryn his darling daughter Kiera, grandchildren Cian, Ava and Jake, son-in-law Darren Moran, sisters and brothers Bernadette, Deirdre, James, Brian, Therese, Jackie and Eddie, extended family, fellow Aslan members, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved him."
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