Announcement regarding the State Funeral for former Taoiseach, John Bruton
- Foilsithe: 7 Feabhra 2024
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 12 Aibreán 2025
The following are the arrangements for the State Funeral of former Taoiseach, John Bruton.
Friday, 9 February 2024
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
Saturday, 10 February 2024
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.
Notes
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 [link broken]
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.