Cllr Anthony Flynn was an "icon for the homeless community" grieving mourners heard at the politician's funeral today.
Hundreds of heartbroken family, friends, and colleagues paid tributes as the 34-year-old was laid to rest this morning.
The homeless activist was described as a person with a "gentle, strong heart".
Speaking at the funeral, nephew Callum said: "Memories of you will stay and we will remember them with happiness and joy. Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to you."
North inner city councillor Christy Burke described Cllr Flynn as "a tireless worker for his community" with "a heart of pure gold".
A private funeral mass was held due to public health guidelines at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sean McDermott St which was live-streamed.
A funeral cortege will follow the route past the family-run Lloyds Bar and the office of Inner City Helping Homeless.
Dublin's north inner city was rocked by the sad news of Cllr Flynn's death on August 18.
He helped found Inner City Helping Homeless in 2013, a voluntary charity that provides outreach support to rough sleepers in the city centre.
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