Daniel's sister a 'force of nature'

Heartbroken singer & family hold funeral of Kathleen, 67,

DANIEL O'Donnell’s sister was remembered at her funeral Mass yesterday as a force of nature”’ who always spoke her mind.

Hundreds of mourners attended the service for Kathleen Bosco” Doogan, 67, who passed away suddenly at her home in Kincasslagh, Co Donegal, on Friday morning.

The singer accompanied his siblings Margo, John Bosco and James as they carried Kathleen's remains into St Mary's Church yesterday.

Margo clutched a framed picture of her late sister.

Also in the funeral cortege was Mrs Doogans husband John, sons John Francis and Daniel, daughters Tricia and Fiona and her grandchildren.

Familiar faces included celebrity architect Dermot Bannon, television chef Brian McDermott and Donegal's 1992 All-Ireland winning captain Anthony Molloy.

Thousands watched online and sent messages of condolences to the Doogan and O'Donnell families.

Mrs Doogans son John Francis set a jovial tone despite his mother’s sudden passing.

He said: In the upcoming Oscars the Irish film, The Banshees of Inisherin is up for numerous awards. It’s the tale of two friends who suddenly fall out over nothing in particular.

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