Under level 5 restrictions it was due to be just 10 people - but will now be increased to 25 in line with weddings.
One of the big criticims of the level five measures had been limiting the amount of people who could attend funerals to 10, while weddings were allowed 25 people.
This morning the government reversed that at its cabinet meeting, increasing the number to 25 mourners at funerals.
A number of Fianna Fáil TDs had complained about the measure.
Teen M9 Fatalities Were Known To Gardai in West Wicklow
The 15 to 18 years old had been involved in several road incidents locally in recent weeks.
Talented Wicklow Pair Shortlisted for National AIB Portrait Prize
Bray photographer Alannah Henry and Donard-based teenage artist Isla Case were named among a combined 46 shortlisted entries, selected from hundreds of submissions from across the country
Wicklow Rose Ready To Bloom On TV Screens Tonight
Carolann McDonald will appear in tonight's second Rose of Tralee live show.
'Nothing Is Off The Table' - Wicklow TD Outlines Concerns Over Planned Fuel Excise Increases
Concern Grows For Missing 53-year-old
Sean Gaughan has now been missing for two weeks
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