Funeral details announced for Irish dancer Niamh Flatley

Funeral details have been announced for Irish dancer Niamh Flatley, also known as Niamh O'Brien. The Irish Examiner and The Irish Times both report that she died on Monday at the age of 52. The Irish Examiner reported that she died at Beacon Hospital in Dublin after a long-standing lung condition deteriorated over the past year. The Irish Times reported that she died peacefully surrounded by her family. [1][4][5]

Ms Flatley will lie in repose at Ryan's Funeral Home in Ashbourne, County Meath, on Friday from 4pm to 7pm, according to the Irish Examiner and The Irish Times. Her funeral Mass will be held on Saturday morning at 11am at the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, in Dublin. [1][4]

The dancer was a native of Kilbride, County Meath, and a former lead performer alongside her husband, according to The Irish Times. The Irish Examiner reported that she and Michael Flatley were married in 2006 and had been married for 20 years. Michael Flatley is an American and Irish former professional dancer and choreographer who created shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. [1][4][11]

Tributes have been paid to the performer following her death, as FTMQ News reported earlier. The Journal described her as kind and gracious, while The Irish Times noted tributes to her as a beautiful Irish dancer. [4][5][14][15]