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President Michael D Higgins joins mourners at Edna O’Brien’s funeral

President Michael D Higgins joins mourners at Edna O’Brien’s funeral

Sat, 10 Aug, 2024

O’Brien died peacefully aged 93 last month after a long illness.

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

The author died peacefully on Saturday following a long illness, a statement from her agent and publishing house said.

Irish novelist Edna O’Brien dies aged 93

Irish novelist Edna O’Brien dies aged 93

Sun, 28 Jul, 2024

President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to her as ‘one of the outstanding writers of modern times’.