The late Gerry Corr in the company of daughters Sharon, Caroline and Andrea
The Corrs performed together for the first time in a decade at their father Gerry’s funeral Mass in Dundalk today.
The siblings – Jim, Sharon, Caroline and Andrea – haven’t played together publicly since going on hiatus from the music business in 2005.
However, they received a special ovation at the end of Mass at the Holy Redeemer today when they played the Minstrel Boy and another traditional Irish air on the altar.
The family also recited two poems written by their father while youngest daughter Andrea performed the Allelieu.
Gerry (82) passed away on Thursday in the Mater Hospital.
He was predeceased by wife Jean, nee Bell, who died in November 1999 aged 57. The pair had performed as a group in Dundalk for many years as ‘Sound Affair’.
Chief celebrant at the Mass Fr Paul Montague told the congregation that Gerry had played an active role in the community in Dundalk, praising him in particular for his role as a meal on wheels volunteer, for playing the organ in the church and for supporting the Louth County Hospital and the local Traveller community.
As well as his children, Gerry leaves behind brother Willie, sisters Maureen, Rosaleen and Kathleen and a large circle of relatives and friends.
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