The former Fianna Fáil councillor is being laid to rest this afternoon.
A former Offaly councillor is being remembered as an 'esteemed and remarkable man' as he is laid to rest.
Fianna Fáil's John Flanagan, from Tullamore, passed away on Thursday.
A trowel, golf ball, pipe and a family photo were brought to the altar this afternoon, recognising John's career in construction, his love of golf and his family, and the family's view of the business man.
Mourners who gathered at the Church of the Assumption today, heard he was always himself:
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