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Marian Finucane's funeral to be held on Tuesday

Marian Finucane began her broadcasting career with RTÉ in 1974
Marian Finucane began her broadcasting career with RTÉ in 1974

The funeral of veteran broadcaster Marian Finucane, who died suddenly on Thursday, will be held on Tuesday 7 January.

Her funeral mass will take place at St Brigid's Church in Kill, Co Kildare, at 12pm, before a private burial.

President Michael D Higgins has led the tributes to Ms Finucane, who began her broadcasting career with RTÉ in 1974.

He said: "With her death, Ireland has lost a deeply respected, trusted and much-loved broadcaster."

RTÉ Director General Dee Forbes said: "Ireland has lost a unique voice. RTÉ has lost a beloved colleague.

"From Women Today to Liveline to her weekday radio show on Radio 1 and, latterly, her enormously popular Saturday and Sunday radio programme, she tackled the big social issues of the day with command and insight."