President Michael D. Higgins in attendance
President Michael D. Higgins, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, Justice Minister Helen McEntee, SDLP leader Colum Eastwood and a representative of the Taoiseach Micheal Martin, were among the mourners in Allenwood this afternoon, for the funeral of former Fine Gael TD & Minister, Austin Currie.
The 82 year-old former MP died at his home in Derrymullen on Tuesday.
A service took place at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, in the village, where Kildare South TD, & Junior Minister Martin Heydon also attended.
A removal to the Currie home place in Mullaghmarget, Tyrone will take place this evening, arriving for approximately 7pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at St. Malachy's Church, Edendork for mass at 11am.
Mass will be live streamed on St. Malachy's Church webcam live stream.
Kildare County Council have opened a book of condolences, which is available to sign on the website.
The co-founder of the SDLP is survived by his wife of 53 years, Annita, children Estelle, Caitríona, Dualta, Austin Óg and Emer, siblings & extended family.

Kildare Council Warns Of 500 Bus-Stop Upgrades Backlog As Cllrs Seek Basic Facilities, Like New Benches
Cabinet Passes Plans To Crack Down On Mid-Contract Mobile And Broadband Hikes
An Post Brings Forward Latest Christmas Delivery Dates Due To Expected High Volumes
Appeal After High-Value Equipment Theft At Donaghcumper Cemetery
“I Won’t Back Down”: Kildare Dad Rings Seven Phone Lines A Day In ASD Placement Battle For His Son
CCTV Central To Garda Probe After Roof Entry, Axe Assault And Reservoir Death In Leixlip
30 Kildare Primary Schools Yet To Sign Up For Free Hot Meals Despite Full Eligibility
Christmas Power Cut Ban Announced - Opposition Says It Doesn’t Go Far Enough