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Funeral of tragic mother and daughter takes place

Funeral of tragic mother and daughter takes place

THE Funeral of the tragic mother and daughter who died in a fire in Dungannon has taken place.

71-year-old Betty McGirr and Deirdre McGirr (38), died on Saturday, April 14, when fire swept through a flat at Dunlea Vale.

Police believe the blaze had been started deliberately and an investigation is continuing.

The tragedy has shocked the Dungannon community.

The Funeral took place on Thursday (April 26) with Requiem Mass being celebrated in St. Malachy’s Church, Edendork.

View the Passedaway.com Notice for Elizabeth and Deirdre McGirr.

 

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