The funeral of Philomena Lynott, mother of rock legend Phil Lynott, has taken place this morning following her death at the age of 88.
Family and friends gathered at St Fintan's Parish in Sutton to remember Lynott's "genereous spirit" and "sense of humor".
Fr Bryan Shortall, a longtime friend of Philomena, delivered a part of the sermon, sharing a story on how the pair met.
He spoke about how Ms Lynott refused to believe he was a priest, and even mistook him to be dressed in "fancy wear" when they first crossed paths.
Anecdotes of Philomena were shared that highlighted her heartbreak over the passing of her famous son.
Friends recalled how she would give his headstone "a good kick" every time she visited "for what he had done to her".
Fr Shortall joked that when she met her son in Heaven, Phil would be able to sing to her "Guess who just got back today..." in reference to Thin Lizzy's megahit 'The Boys Are Back In Town'.
Shortall also reflected on how he had heard a rumble of thunder when he heard of her passing, and spoke of the reunion between the two departed souls.
Her connection with rock fans was also brought up, with Fr Shortall mentioning how she always made time for her son's supporters.
"She always had time for the fans. And anyone who approached her was made feel welcome. She was slow to refer them as fans, but rather, referred to them as supporters.
"She was a mother who genuinely put people first. She put the services of others before herself. She spent her whole life devoted to Phil, making sure his legacy as a musician was upheld."
Her brother, Peter, also delivered a short speech in tribute.
"When I sat down to write this tribute there was so many beautiful things I wanted to say and didn't know where to start.
"She was a beautiful soul. She saw the beauty in others. Her presence has blessed our lives, we are all better to have known her.
"In 1986, when Philip died, we were back in Glencor, I sneaked away and went into his music room. I penned a little poem, my sister loved it. It's not goodbye Philomena, it's au revoir."
Gifts brought up to the altar to signify Philomena's life included a statue of Philip Lynott (a mini replica of the one which sits on Harry St), a bottle of Holy Water, and a copy of her autobiography 'My Boy'.
Philomena was removed from Staffords' Funeral Home in nearby Portmarnock in a white horse-drawn carriage to St Fintan's Church in Sutton, where her funeral service was held.
The funeral service was broadcast across the globe from a livestream on the St Fintan's Parish website.
