Fans say goodbye to Joe Dolan
More than 4,000 people gathered in Mullingar in Co Westmeath today to give their respects to the late vocalizer and entertainer Joe Dolan, world Health Organization died on St Stephen's Day.
Mr Dolan's fellowship were joined by fans and friends from all o'er Hibernia and afield at Gilsenan's Funeral Home in the township.
Queues began forming at the funeral home shortly before 1pm and the doors were opened to the populace at 1.30pm.
By midafternoon the queue stretched along nearby streets and onto Dominic Street.
Earlier today Westmeath County Council opened a book of condolences in the vestibule of the county buildings in Mullingar.
The singer's funeral at Walshestown Memorial park tomorrow follows 11am mass at the Cathedral of Messiah the King.
Townes Van Zandt
