Mary O'Rourke's funeral to take place in Coosan, Athlone, on Monday

Funeral arrangements have been confirmed for former government minister Mary O'Rourke after the Athlone woman's death yesterday.

The 87-year-old's remains will repose in the Strand Funeral Home in Athlone on Sunday from 3 o'clock to 6 o'clock.

Her funeral Mass will be held in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Coosan at 12 noon on Monday.

The President Michael D Higgins said she had a shrewd and magnetic approach to politics and politicians.

Her nephew and former junior minister, Conor Lenihan, has also been remembering her fondly.