The President Higgins’ – “Outpourings of grief demonstrate the profound impact she had”
The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, and his wife, Sabina, are this morning attending the private funeral service of Sinéad O’Connor in Bray, Co Wicklow.
In a statement, President Higgins said: “The outpouring of grief and appreciation of the life and work of Sinéad O’Connor demonstrates the profound impact which she had on the Irish people.
“The unique contribution of Sinéad involved the experience of a great vulnerability combined with a superb, exceptional level of creativity that she chose to deliver through her voice, her music and her songs.
“The expression, which was both powerful and beautiful, yet without any effort to minimize one in favor of the others, is what made this woman’s contribution so unique. It was a work of unparalleled music but also of incredible heroism.
This was achieved by a single heart, one body, one life that endured an immense pain.
“That is why all those who are seeking to make a fist of their life, combining its different dimensions in their own way, can feel so free to express their grief at her loss.”