Funeral of Michael Flatley wife Niamh O Brien takes place

The funeral of Niamh O Brien, the wife of Irish dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley, took place on October 10. Independent.ie reported that her coffin arrived at the Church of St Therese in Mount Merrion shortly before 11:00 am. The Irish Independent and the Irish Examiner also reported on the service taking place. [1][3][4]

The Irish Examiner reported that Michael Flatley paid an emotional tribute to his late wife during the service, describing her as his dream girl. The Irish Times reported that Flatley had previously thanked people for their beautiful gestures of sympathy following her death. According to the Daily Mail, the couple had been married for almost 20 years, having developed a long friendship before their romance began. [2][4][5]

As FTMQ News reported earlier, Niamh O Brien died at the age of 52. She was a native of County Meath and worked as a lead performer in Lord of the Dance. Michael Flatley is an American and Irish former professional dancer who created shows including Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, which have played to over 60 million people worldwide. [9][10][12]

Ongoing legal proceedings involving Michael Flatley have been paused due to the bereavement. The Irish Mirror and Cork Beo both reported that a court battle over his Cork mansion was paused while his wife was laid to rest. As FTMQ News reported earlier, High Court President Mr Justice David Barniville granted a two week adjournment in a dispute concerning files for Castlehyde House. [6][7][11]