Barrister And Political Pundit Noel Whelan Laid To Rest In County Wexford

Saturday, 13 July 2019 15:10

By Gareth Farrell

He was a leading figure in the campaign to introduce same-sex marriage.

The barrister, commentator and campaigner died on Wednesday after a short illness.

The 50-year-old's funeral Mass took place in Ranelagh over the weekend.

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