Ireland

Sinead O'Connor funeral in pictures

Crowds lined the streets of Bray to pay tribute to the Irish singer/songwriter Sinead O'Connor. Neighbours, friends and fans celebrated her life and music as her funeral cortege passed through her former seaside hometown in Co Wicklow. The crowd sang along to her songs and shared memories of the iconic artist and activist

Fans gathered to pay their respects to Sinead O'Connor. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Fans gathered to pay their respects to Sinead O'Connor. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
By Rohit Balaji
Letter tributes outside the former home of Sinead O'Connor in Bray, Co Wicklow. Picture by Niall Carson, PA Wire
Letter tributes outside the former home of Sinead O'Connor in Bray, Co Wicklow. Picture by Niall Carson, PA Wire

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Tributes outside the former home of Sinead O'Connor in Bray, Co Wicklow, ahead of the late singer's funeral on August 8 2023. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Tributes outside the former home of Sinead O'Connor in Bray, Co Wicklow, ahead of the late singer's funeral on August 8 2023. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Liam O Maonlai, lead singer of the Hot House Flowers, outside Sinead's former home. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Liam O Maonlai, lead singer of the Hot House Flowers, outside Sinead's former home. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Campaigners for victims of Church and state abuse joined crowds who lined the streets as Sinead O'Connor's funeral cortege drove through Bray. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Campaigners for victims of Church and state abuse joined crowds who lined the streets as Sinead O'Connor's funeral cortege drove through Bray. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Sinead O’Connor had a “moving and private” funeral featuring Islamic prayers ahead of a funeral procession, the Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland, said. Picture by Niall Carson, PA Wire
Sinead O’Connor had a “moving and private” funeral featuring Islamic prayers ahead of a funeral procession, the Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland, said. Picture by Niall Carson, PA Wire
There was a caldron of emotions as complex as one of Sinead O’Connor’s albums in the Irish town she called home for 15 years when well wishers gathered to say a final farewell to the singer. Picture by Liam McBurney/PA Wire
There was a caldron of emotions as complex as one of Sinead O’Connor’s albums in the Irish town she called home for 15 years when well wishers gathered to say a final farewell to the singer. Picture by Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Fans of singer Sinead O'Connor line the streets for a last goodbye to the Irish singer as her funeral cortege passes through her former hometown of Bray, Co Wicklow, ahead of a private burial service on August 8 2023. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Fans of singer Sinead O'Connor line the streets for a last goodbye to the Irish singer as her funeral cortege passes through her former hometown of Bray, Co Wicklow, ahead of a private burial service on August 8 2023. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Bob Geldof rides in a taxi as part of the funeral cortege for Sinead O'Connor. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Bob Geldof rides in a taxi as part of the funeral cortege for Sinead O'Connor. Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Fans, friends and former neighbours sang Nothing Compares 2 U, the song that made Sinead O'Connor world famous, as her funeral cortege passed her home on the Bray seafront Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire
Fans, friends and former neighbours sang Nothing Compares 2 U, the song that made Sinead O'Connor world famous, as her funeral cortege passed her home on the Bray seafront Picture by Liam McBurney, PA Wire