The Corrs play tribute at funeral of father Gerry

Sharon, Caroline, Andrea and Jim play traditional Irish songs at service in Dundalk

Caroline, Jim, Andrea and Sharon Corr during the funeral of Patrick Gerard (Gerry) Corr at The Church Of The Holy Redeemer, Dundalk, Co Louth. Photo: Collins
Caroline, Jim, Andrea and Sharon Corr during the funeral of Patrick Gerard (Gerry) Corr at The Church Of The Holy Redeemer, Dundalk, Co Louth. Photo: Collins

The Corrs paid a musical tribute to their father Gerry (82) at his funeral in the Holy Redeemer Church in Dundalk on Monday.

Sharon, Caroline, Andrea and brother Jim played two traditional Irish songs from the altar. Poems written by their father were also recited.

Gerry Corr passed away at the Mater hospital surrounded by his family Thursday last.

The family extended their "heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation for all the care shown to their dad, particularly, Dr Hugh McCann, his medical team and the wonderful nurses and staff of The Mater Hospital Dublin".

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During the mass, Sharon read a poem written by her father recalling his relationship with his wife Jean, who died in November 1999 at the age of 57.

Celebrant Fr Paul Montague told the congregation of Gerry's warmth and compassion, his love for music and devotion to his family.