Funeral of Moya Brennan hears she was a 'woman of music, melody, motherhood and mission'

"St Patrick's Church, Meenaweal, Crolly, a small green tin church, was filled with mourners with standing room only as many others huddled underneath marquees outside the church."

"Ms Brennan's wicker coffin was brought into the church to the sound of her own song 'Peacemaker' which features the voice of her son, Paul, when he was just four years old."

"A number of symbols of her life were brought to the alter with Ms Brennan's daughter Aisling recalling their significance."

"Aisling said touring was a major part of Ms Brennan's life and she shared her songs and voice with people in every corner of the earth."

Máire Ní Chathail Brennan, known as the First Lady of Celtic music, died at 73 in Donegal. She co-founded Clannad in the 1970s with her family. Her funeral at St Patrick's Church was attended by many musicians and filled with mourners. The service celebrated her influence in Celtic music, featuring her song 'Peacemaker' and symbols of her life, including her harp and a concert lanyard. Her daughter Aisling highlighted the importance of touring in Brennan's life, emphasizing her global impact through music.

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