Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald announces the death of her father
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has announced the death of her father Patrick.
Ms McDonald confirmed the news in a post on X this afternoon.
She said her family is grieving, and she sent "a million thanks" to people for the "love and support" her family has received.
In a statement, she said: "My father has died. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. My family is grieving.
"A million thanks for all the love and support for us. We appreciate it greatly."
Mr McDonald died "peacefully in the wonderful care of Caritas Nursing Home on Merrion Road on July 29.
A death notice on RIP.ie says the Dalkey native will be "dearly missed by his beloved partner Shirley, sisters Nora and Joan, all his family and friends."
His funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, August 6 at 11:30am at The Church of St. Paul of the Cross in Mount Argus.
It will be followed by cremation at The Victorian Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium at 1pm.