Dermot O'Neill was remembered as "an inspiration" and a "tremendous gardener and horticulturalist" who leaves behind an incredible legacy, his funeral mass heard today.
The RTE star's funeral mass took place this morning as the congregation gathered in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour in Foxrock. Mr O'Neill's funeral was attended by his family, friends, former work colleagues such as former RTE presenter Thelma Mansfield, radio and television presenter Brenda Donohoe and many more.
Mr O'Neill, 58, passed away in the care of staff at St Vincent's University Hospital in Blackrock July 1 with his family at his side. He was previously diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2009.
