The body of Lieutenant General Michael Joe Costello is buried with full military honours after requiem mass at Saint Anthony’s Church, Clontarf.
Report shows attendance at the funeral mass, including An Taoiseach Doctor Garret FitzGerald, Minister for Foreign Affairs Peter Barry, Defence Minister Paddy O'Toole and Commmandant Vinnie Byrne, old Irish Republican Army (IRA).
Guard of honour outside church as coffin is placed on gun carriage. Funeral cortege led by army band. Flag removed from coffin at graveside. Firing party at graveside.
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