The funeral for broadcaster and actor Seán Rocks will take place on Monday in Co Monaghan.
The funeral will be held at 11am in St Macartan's Cathedral in Monaghan Town on Monday and followed by a burial in the cathedral's cemetery.
The Co Monaghan native was on air as recently as last Friday and his sudden death has come as a shock to his loyal listeners, members of the arts community, his friends and colleagues.
Listen: Remembering Sean Rocks - the Irish arts community pays tribute
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President Michael D Higgins described Mr Rocks as one of Ireland's finest broadcasters and advocates for the arts and artists.
"Seán's show Arena on Radio 1 was an example, for all generations of listeners, of the deep, wide and supportive curiosity that he delivered from a rich insight into all aspects of the arts and culture.
"Seán's interest in all forms of the arts shone through on every topic and he expanded so many people’s appreciation of performance and culture of all kinds, a public service broadcaster in the truest sense," President Higgins said.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was saddened to hear of the death of Mr Rocks, writing in a post on X, that his "thoughts are with his family, friends and RTÉ colleagues at this time".
Tánaiste Simon Harris also paid tribute to Mr Rocks, saying he was "an iconic voice in Irish broadcasting and someone who made an incredible contribution to arts and culture".
Minister for Culture Patrick O'Donovan described Mr Rocks as a "consummate broadcaster" who was the "voice of the arts in Ireland for many years".
Seán Rocks is survived by his beloved Catherine, his sons Morgan and Christian and his wide circle of family and friends.
