Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for former government minister Mary O'Rourke after the Athlone woman's death yesterday.
The 87-year-old's remains will repose in the Strand Funeral Home in Athlone on Sunday from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock.
Her funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Coosan at 12 noon on Monday.
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The President Michael D Higgins said she had a shrewd and magnetic approach to politics and politicians.
Her nephew and former junior minister, Conor Lenihan, has also been remembering her fondly.
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