Archbishop Diamuid Martin at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Donnybrook during the funeral mass.

FORMER TAOISEACH ALBERT Reynolds was laid to rest today.

Mourners made up of family, friends and politicians packed the Sacred Heart Church in Donnybrook.

Those in attendance included President Michael D Higgins, Sir John Major, Taoiseach Enda Kenny, TDs and Senators, former Ministers like John Perry, judicial figures like retired judge Catherine McGuinness, Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke, former President Mary McAleese, former TD Dick Spring, Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams of Sinn Féin, Former Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave and Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

The prayers were led by Fr D’Arcy, while the Palestrina Choir and Red Hurley brought the music – the latter hinting at Reynolds’ ties to the showband days.

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin blesses the remains of Reynolds Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Philip Reynolds speaking about his father.

Reynolds' grandchildren brought gifts to represent the rich and varied life of Albert Reynolds.

The hearse leaves the church. Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

The funeral cortege drives to Shanganagh Cemetery, where Reynolds was laid to rest. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny greeting the Reynolds family.

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