THE funeral of Donegal music icon Moya Brennan is to take place on Friday afternoon.
Moya who died peacefully at her home in Dore yesterday, is known world-wide as the lead singer of Grammy and BAFTA-winning group Clannad.
The 73 year old Celtic folk singer, songwriter and harpist from Gaoth Dobhair had a career that spanned decades. She recorded more than 30 albums and sold millions of records worldwide.
Since her passing tributes have poured in, including from Tánaiste Simon Harris who described her as a “musical icon with a unique voice of extraordinary beauty”.
Predeceased by her father Leo Brennan, brother Leon Brennan, uncles Noel and Padraig Duggan and aunt Bríd Duggan.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband Tim Jarvis, daughter Aisling (Kayleigh), son Paul (Lara), granddaughter Eden, mother Máire (Baba) Brennan, sisters Deirdre, Enya, Olive and Brídín, brothers Ciarán, Pól and Bartley and extended family and many friends.
Moya’s remains will repose at her home (F92 F8X5) on Wednesday, April 15 and on Thursday, April 16 from 1pm to 8pm. Prayers nightly at 8pm.
House private after the prayers and on the morning of the Funeral.
Moya’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, April 17 at 2pm in St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, Crolly (F92 CH22), interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.
Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights and Services c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.