The following is a statement from the Department of the Taoiseach outlining details of the State funeral for former Taoiseach Dr Garret FitzGerald.
Saturday 21st May
Lying in repose in the Oak Room, Mansion House, Dublin, from 11am until 7pm.
This will be an opportunity for members of the public to file past the coffin and pay their respects to Dr FitzGerald and to sign a book of condolence.
Formal reception of Dr FitzGerald’s remains at the Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin at 8pm.
Following the service and until 10.30pm that evening (when the Sacred Heart Church will close), there will be a further
opportunity for members of the public to file past the coffin and to offer their condolences to the family.
Sunday 22nd May
Mass of Christian burial, Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook.
Mass will commence at 2.30pm.
Burial will take place in Shanganagh Cemetery, Old Bray Road, Shankill, Co Dublin.
The funeral cortege is expected to arrive at approximately 4.30pm.