The funeral of former Irish Times literary correpsondent Eileen Battersby is taking place in Drogheda this morning. Battersby (60) died on December 23rd following a single-vehicle crash outside Drogheda in Co Meath the previous day. Her funeral was held at St Peter’s Church of Ireland in Drogheda followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. In her career with The Irish Times Battersby wrote about all aspects of the arts, particularly literature, as well as on classical music, archaeology, historical geography and architectural history. Eileen Battersby on her favourite nonfiction books of 2013John Banville arrives at the funeral.

Source: The Irish Times December 31, 2018 10:27 UTC