The funeral of the historian Dr Éamon Phoenix has taken place in Belfast
The funeral of the historian Dr Éamon Phoenix has taken place in Belfast.died earlier this week, at the age of 69.
At his funeral at St Brigid's Parish Church, Fr Edward O'Donnell said Dr Phoenix was "recognised by all as a man of great integrity"."Because of the breadth and depth of his knowledge, together with his infectious and passionate sharing of it, through his lectures, broadcasts and publications, Éamon clearly demonstrated that history is indeed the great teacher of life.
Mourners at the funeral in south Belfast included the local MP, the SDLP's Clare Hanna, the Alliance Party MLA Andrew Muir and representatives from the office of the taoiseach and president of Ireland.The editor of the Irish News, Noel Doran, and journalists past and present from the BBC and UTV also attended.He is survived by wife Alice, daughter Mary Alice, son-in-law Stuart and granddaughter Nicole. Mourners at his funeral were told he had been devoted to his family.
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