The funeral of Eamon Ryan’s mother heard how her granddaughter gave her comfort by holding her hand following a tragic accident which claimed her life.
The Green Party leader along with his brothers John, Robert and sister Marion paid tribute to their loving mother Mary, who died unexpectedly earlier this week. On Thursday Mr Ryan thanked emergency services who came to his mother’s aid after she suffered an accident while visiting Inishbofin Island off the coast of Galway on Tuesday.
The packed congregation at St Joseph’s Church heard from Minister Ryan’s brother John how the whole family were still in shock over the 85-year-old’s sudden death. Mourners at the service in Glasthule, south Dublin included President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Michael Martin and Tanaiste Leo Varadkar.
