Tributes to mother of ex Kildare TD being laid to rest today

The mother of former TD Jack Wall is being laid to rest today in Castledermot.

Margaret (Mag) WALL (née Finn) of Plumplestown, passed away in in St Vincent's Hospital, Athy on Saturday.

Mag, who was pre-deceased by her late husband Nicholas, is survived by former Labour TD Jack who stepped down before this year's general election.

She also the grandmother of Councillor Mark Wall who unsuccessfully ran for his father's Kildare South seat.

Athy Golf Club said: "We extend our sympathies to Jack Wall and his family on the sad passing of his mother Margaret. RIP."

Mag is also survived by sons Michael (Mick) and Matthew (Matt) as well as daughter-in-law Eileen, sister Nancy in Birmingham as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.

She reposed at Jack's home and was her remains were removed to The Church of the Assumption, Castledermot for 11am Requiem Mass.

She will be laid to rest in nearby Coltstown Cemetery afterwards.

The family kindly asked that donations if desired be made to the Friends of St Vincent's Hospital Athy. A donation box will be in the church.