Aisling Rogerson (center, grey jacket), partner of Irish broadcaster Manchán Magan, and other family members, carry his coffin out of the chapel at Gonzaga College, Dublin. Photograph: Dan Dennison/The Irish Times
Manchán Magan was described as a “fire-starter” in a moving funeral ceremony at which the writer and broadcaster was fondly remembered for his “spirit of abundance” and joy at creation.
Hundreds of mourners crowded into the chapel at Gonzaga College, Ranelagh, Dublin, hearing of the difference he made “without fuss, rage or ego” in a life lived according to his commitment to the Irish language and heritage and ecological values.
Married recently to Aisling Rogerson, his partner of 11 years, Magan died aged 55 on Thursday of cancer.
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