Mary Lou McDonald's father laid to rest as her son sings poignant song at funeral
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald announced the death of her father Patrick “Paddy” McDonald in a social media post on X at the weekend.
Mary Lou McDonald’s son sang several songs as the Sinn Féin’s leader’s father was laid to rest in Dublin.
She announced the death of her father Patrick “Paddy” McDonald in a social media post on X at the weekend.
His funeral was held in Mount Argus Church in Harold’s Cross on Wednesday afternoon.
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Ms McDonald performed a reading during the ceremony.Fr Joe Kennedy told the congregation that Mr McDonald’s sister Maeve and his other sisters had been “very involved” in the church and it was fitting that his funeral was taking place in the parish.
He also prayed for the “conflict in various parts of our world, particularly Gaza and Ukraine. He added: “And indeed worrying times too in the North of Ireland at this time. We pray for peace in our world.”
Following communion, Fr Kennedy invited Mr McDonald’s grandson Gearoid, the son of Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou, to sing. He sang Caledonia by Scottish singer Dougie MacLean. As the funeral procession left the church, Gearoid sang Yesterday by The Beatles.
Mr McDonald’s funeral later travelled to Mount Jerome Cemetery where Frank Sinatara’s hit I Did It My Way was played following brief prayers. The funeral was attended by former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams.
Mr McDonald’s death notice said that he died “peacefully in the wonderful care of Caritas Nursing Home, Merrion Road”. “Paddy will be dearly missed by his beloved partner Shirley, sisters Nora and Joan, all his family and friends,” it added.
Ms McDonald announced news of her father’s death on Sunday on social media. She wrote: “My father has died. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. My family is grieving. A million thanks for all the love and support for us. We appreciate it greatly.”
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