Galway Advertiser 1980/1980_04_24/GA_24041980_E1_008.pdf 

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Bishop Eamon Casey consoles Mr. John Griffin, the late Stephen'sfather, in St. Joseph's Church

Col. Donal O Suibhne who attended the funeral re presenting the President of Ireland.

THE FUNERAL OF PRIVATE STEPHEN GRIFFIN

Mrs. Sally Griffin and her daughter Siobhan.

Pte. Griffin's coffin being.taken by his soldier comrades (1st Field Engineer Company, Cork) from St. Joseph's Church.

Mrs. Griffin is comforted by her son Seamus.

Family and close relatives bid a last silent goodbye.

The soldier's farewell: 3 volleys over the grave. The firing party was selected from 1 Cn. Cois.