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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Cate McCurry

Poignant moment President Michael D. Higgins comforts Ashling Murphy's family and boyfriend at funeral

This is the poignant moment President Michael D. Higgins and wife Sabina comforted Ashling Murphy's family at her funeral today.

The President was one of a number of political figures at the mass in Tullamore including Taoiseach Micheal Martin.

The partner of tragic teacher Ashling Murphy has described her as a "shining light" who was always willing to help others and put herself last.

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