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State Funeral of Former Taoiseach John Bruton in Dunboyne, Co Meath

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Live coverage from the State funeral of former taoiseach John Bruton in Saints Peter and Paul's Church in Dunboyne, Co Meath. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and President Michael D Higgins among mourners.

The State funeral of former Taoiseach John Bruton took place in Dunboyne, Co Meath, with dignitaries like President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in attendance. John Bruton, known for his honesty and courage, was lauded as 'an exceptionally good man' during the funeral service held at Saints Peter and Paul's Church. The ceremony saw heartfelt tributes from political leaders like Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Attorney General Rossa Fanning, honoring Bruton's humble and unassuming nature. The event was marked by emotional moments as mourners gathered to bid farewell to the former Irish PM, who was praised for his service to the nation.

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John Bruton 'an exceptionally good man', funeral told (RTE.ie)

Live coverage from the State funeral of former taoiseach John Bruton in Saints Peter and Paul's Church in Dunboyne, Co Meath.

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John Bruton: State funeral takes place for 'humble and unassuming ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The State funeral of former taoiseach John Bruton has begun in his hometown of Dunboyne, Co Meath. President Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Leo Varadkar ...

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John Bruton: President among mourners at State funeral of former ... (The Irish Times)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Attorney General Rossa Fanning in Dunboyne for Mass.

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'Honest, honourable, patient and courageous' – State funeral of ... (Independent.ie)

First Minister of Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill (left) walks with Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Emma Little-Pengelly, as they arrive for the ...

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'Honest and honourable': Former Taoiseach John Bruton ... (thejournal.ie)

THE FUNERAL OF former Taoiseach John Bruton is taking place this morning in Co Meath. The 76-year-old Fine Gael politician died peacefully in the Mater ...

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Former Irish PM John Bruton to be given state funeral (BBC News)

The 76-year-old Fine Gael politician died in the Mater Hospital in Dublin on Tuesday.

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Mourners gather for State funeral of John Bruton in Meath (Irish Examiner)

The ceremony is due to begin at 11am at St Peter and Paul's Church in the centre of the town. President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and other ...

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'Our once and always leader' – Leo Varadkar pays tribute to ... (Independent.ie)

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has paid a personal tribute to his late colleague John Bruton at his State funeral in Dunboyne, Co Meath, today.

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John Bruton funeral: Irish leaders pay respects as former taoiseach ... (Sky News)

Northern Ireland's newly-installed first minister Michelle O'Neill and her deputy, Emma Little-Pengelly, were among the political figures at the funeral ...

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'Honest, honourable, patient and courageous' – State funeral of ... (Independent.ie)

The State funeral of former Taoiseach John Bruton has begun in his hometown of Dunboyne, Co Meath.

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John Bruton 'served the country well' during 'extraordinary career ... (Independent.ie)

The State funeral of former Taoiseach John Bruton has begun in his hometown of Dunboyne, Co Meath.

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'John Bruton changed Ireland for the better' – former taoiseach ... (Independent.ie)

As people came together for a final time in Co Meath to pay tribute to former taoiseach John Bruton, he was remembered as a unifying figure, ...

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Former Irish PM John Bruton hailed as 'humbling and unassuming ... (The Guardian)

Leaders pay respects to former taoiseach of 1990s 'rainbow coalition' as he is laid to rest in Dunboyne.

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