A PUBLIC GATHERING in memory of Christy Dignam will be held in Finglas on Saturday, before a private funeral service will lay the music legend to rest.
According to a funeral notice posted on Rip.ie, Christy’s funeral cortege will arrive at the junction of Tolka Valley Road and Cardiffsbridge Road in Finglas at 9.45am on Saturday morning.
On Tuesday, Christy “died peacefully at home, as was his wish”, the notice reads.
He passed away at age 63 after a long fight with the rare blood disease, amyloidosis.
“He is survived by his beloved wife Kathryn his darling daughter Kiera, grandchildren Cian, Ava and Jake, son-in-law Darren Moran, sisters and brothers Bernadette, Deirdre, James, Brian, Therese, Jackie and Eddie, extended family, fellow Aslan members, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved him.”
Christy’s funeral cortege will take the following route from Tolka Valley Road:
Christy’s family have requested that their house be kept private and that donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, can be made to Saint Francis Hospice.
Dublin’s Lord Mayor Caroline Conroy paid tribute to Christy as she opened a virtual book of condolences today.
“On behalf of the citizens of Dublin I wish to express my deepest condolences to the family of Christy Dignam. For many Dubliners Christy was the voice of their city.”
“His memory will live on in Aslan’s music, which I have no doubt will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam”, she said.
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