Announcement regarding the State Funeral for former Taoiseach, John Bruton

The following are the arrangements for the State Funeral of former Taoiseach, John Bruton.

Formal reception of Mr. Bruton’s remains at St Peter and Paul’s Church, Main Street, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 DD42

Service will commence at 19:00

Funeral Mass - St Peter and Paul’s Church, Main Street, Dunboyne, Co. Meath, A86 DD42

Mass will commence at 11:00

Burial - Rooske Cemetery

Burial will take place in Rooske Cemetery, Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Funeral cortege is expected to arrive between 13:00 and 13:30 approx.

Please note that some seating will be reserved at the Mass on Saturday. Limited remaining seating will be available for the public.

A Book of Condolence is available at the Department of the Taoiseach, Government Buildings, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02 R583.

There is an online Book of Condolence available Item was unpublished or removed

Flags are being flown at half-mast on all Government Buildings until after the funeral.

A more detailed Operational Note for Media on arrangements will issue in due course.