The funeral takes place today of folklorist and UCD emeritus professor Dáithí Ó hÓgáin.
Prof Ó hÓgáin, originally from Bruff, Co Limerick, but living in Bray, Co Wicklow, was a professor of Irish folklore at UCD, and the author of many books on the subject.
He worked at the university for almost 40 years and was the author of books including The Sacred Isle and The Lore of Ireland, a weighty encyclopedia of folklore.
He died on Sunday, aged 62. He is survived by his wife Caitríona, children Aisling, Orla, Niamh, Ruán and Sadhbh, two grandchildren and his brothers and sisters.
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His funeral takes place today at 10am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray, followed by interment at Shanganagh Cemetery.