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We’re lacking words to describe what we wish we had never seen.
Here’s a few articles describing the first day of mourning:

Thousands of people attended the public reposing of rockstar Dolores O’Riordan in her native Limerick on Sunday

The singer – holding a pair of pearl rosary beads – lay in an open coffin inside St Joseph’s Church in the city. […]
In a tribute normally reserved for Presidents, Popes, and heads of State, O’Riordan’s remains lay in an open coffin in a four-hour public reposing at St Joseph’s Church, in the Treaty City.

O’Riordan’s mother Eileen and her six siblings accompanied her dark wooden coffin into St Joseph’s Church, which was decorated with white roses, photographs of the deeply religious star performing on stage, and of her two separate meetings with the late Pope John Paul II at the Vatican.

Link: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/thousands-file-past-open-coffin-of-dolores-o-riordan-in-her-native-limerick-1.3362941

Bishop of Limerick Brendan Leahy said: “It was very moving to be here, to see the generosity of Dolores’ mother Eileen and other family members, not alone in providing this opportunity ahead of the funeral for the public to pay their respects, but for being there also.”

Dolores O Riordans remains have arrived at St Hosephs church O Connell Ave Limerick pic.twitter.com/K20W9CiO2H

— Cathy Halloran (@HalloranCathy) January 21, 2018

Link: https://www.rte.ie/news/2018/0121/934847-dolores-o-riordan/

 Bishop Leahy said: “In blessing the remains of Dolores O’Riordan here in St. Joseph’s Church in Limerick today, I am conscious that, while millions across the world have been shocked by the sad news of her death, today is Limerick’s public moment to bid farewell.

“We come to offer a heartfelt greeting to a deeply loved and cherished daughter of Limerick, a talented representative of the potential of Limerick people and a convinced advocate of living life in truth, love and peace.

“As we file pass her coffin, let’s remember God’s love and mercy and pray for her, her family and those she loved and helped in life.

“Dolores appreciated the value of spirituality in our lives. She made her First Communion in this church and was confirmed here. She attended the nearby An Mhodh Scoil (Model School) and Laurel Hill Coláiste FCJ school. Her spiritual journey continued in many parts of our world, and yet Dolores remained anchored in Limerick. We can be grateful to Dolores’ family for choosing this beautiful church as a venue for her lying in repose.

“Today as the Limerick people she greatly loved come to pay their respects, let us pray for Dolores: ‘May the angels lead you into paradise; and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem, where there will be no more tears, no more death or pain, for the time of heavenly singing has come’.”

Link: http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/huge-crowds-pay-respects-as-bishop-leahy-thanks-dolores-oriordans-family-823918.html

Some of the singer’s greatest hits played out in the church while mourners, stood in silence and remembered her in their own personal way.

Others, who were inconsolable in their grief, wept and hugged one another

A floral tribute left next to the singer’s coffin, from her Cranberries bandmates – brothers Noel and Mike Hogan and Fergal Lawlor – read: “The song has ended, but the memories linger on.”

Link: https://www.thesun.ie/news/2075853/tearful-mourners-and-fans-of-the-cranberries-singer-dolores-oriordan-queue-in-rain-to-pay-respects-to-the-star-as-three-days-of-mourning-begins/

Her voice filled the building, her band’s songs softly playing in the background throughout the service, as a floral tribute beside the open coffin read: “The song has ended, but the memories linger on.” Along the walls, photos of O’Riordan were placed, including one of the singer posing with the Pope. Four books of condolence were also open for mourners to sign.

Link: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/dolores-oriordan-death-cranberries-funeral-repose-limerick-church-a8170791.html

LAID out in an open casket with the motif of Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross carved into the oak at either end, a set of pearl rosary beads are threaded through the fingers of iconic rock star Dolores O’Riordan as she lies in repose at St Joseph’s Church in Limerick city this Sunday.

The body of the 46-year-old mother-of-three arrived in a hearse at the church on O’Connell Avenue at 12.10 under grey clouds.

“It’s very sad. The coffin is open – I’m not sure if people were expecting that and she looks so tiny – very peaceful, at rest,” comments Sheila Deegan, ‎Arts and Culture Officer, ‎Limerick City and County Council, on the steps of the church.

Undertakers from Cross’s Funeral Home stand vigil around red ropes which keep mourners a respectful distance from the remains of the global superstar who hailed from the small townland of Ballybricken.

Even death can’t dim the superstar quality of Dolores. A black glittery top peeps out from behind the frills of the casket’s shroud. Dark eyeshadow matches her raven hair. In front of the altar mourners bow their heads. Some say a prayer, some beat their breast, many a tear is shed.

Link: https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/home/292757/a-star-fell-from-the-sky-the-day-we-got-dolores-o-riordan-thousands-in-limerick-pay-respects-to-iconic-singer.html#.WmSkhF5UU1M.facebook

Her coffin was carried inside accompanied by her mother and family members.

Friends and relatives carried white roses as they entered the Church.

At 1pm her mother Eileen and her six siblings left the church after spending an hour with mourners.

Mourners said silent prayers in front of the open coffin, with many shedding tears as they said their goodbyes. Others visibly broke down as the left the church.

Mourners from all over the world also gathered to pay their respects.

Link: https://www.independent.ie/entertainment/music/music-news/the-song-has-ended-but-the-memories-linger-on-mourners-queue-in-rain-to-say-private-farewell-to-cranberries-dolores-oriordan-36513124.html

Link: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/cranberries-singer-dolores-oriordan-laid-11888721

9pm RTE News shows the band carrying the coffin outside the Church, greeted with applause.

The coffin of Dolores O’Riordan, singer with the Cranberries is carried from St. Joseph’s Church after a public reposal in Limerick, Ireland January 21, 2017. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne

Link: https://www.rte.ie/player/ie/show/rte-news-nine-oclock-30003250/10829796/

Watch “RTÉ News: Six One” directly on rte.ie
Replay available for a few days. (LINK NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Great tribute to Dolores O’Riordan and The Cranberries posted on YouTube today by user vkgoeswild (Viktoriya Yermolyeva).

“Zombie” performed on piano in Paris in the hall of the airport Charles de Gaulle.

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The Pencil Pilgrim posted on YouTube yesterday a video of his small tribute to Dolores O’Riordan of The Cranberries (as he says on Facebook)

Limerick Post. Saturday 20th January 2018

Click this link to read the article. (digital edition of the Limerick Post)

Source: The Hand – Instagram

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Read the article directly on hardrock.com or click photo below to open PDF file:

“It’s the same old theme in 2018”
The audio version of the Bad Wolves’ cover of “Zombie” is available on YouTube:

SCHEDULE WILL THUS BE AS FOLLOWS:
Sunday 21st – 12:30pm to 4pm, public reposal @ St Joseph’s Church, Limerick
Monday 22nd – 4pm to 8pm, reposal @ Cross’ Funeral Home, Ballyneety
Tuesday 23rd – 11:30am, private funeral and burial reserved to extended family and close friends @ Church of Saint Ailbe, Ballybricken

Funeral mass will be broadcast live by Limerick’s Live 95FM radio and should be available for all fans worldwide to watch on a “public address system that will be set up” (streaming website?).

All details have just been announced by the Limerick Leader today. Read their article directly on limerickleader.ie or click photo below to open PDF file:

Even more details on journal.ie (or click photo below to open PDF file)

D.A.R.K.’s press agent Rey Roldan posted on SoundCloud the interview he gave to the “Feedback” show on radio SiriusXM on 16 January 2018. A heartfelt interview about Dolores O’Riordan.

Read the article on limerickleader.ie

Cause of death: “Coroner Shirley Radcliffe adjourned the hearing until April 3 when a date for the full inquest will be set.”

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Read Eric Alexandrakis’ statement directly on his Facebook account or enlarge screen shot below:

The above photo was posted on Facebook with the statement, a screen shot of Eric’s phone displaying the message he received from Dolores.

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Dolores and Prince having dinner. New drawing published by The Hand on Instagram and Facebook:

Title says it all, so sign and share petition on this link.

Was Dolores a true rock star?
The answer on giant screen at Madison Square Garden in New York City on 15 January 2018 during a New York Rangers game. Photo published on Facebook today by the Madison Square Garden.

‘Miss you when you’re gone’
Special edition of the Limerick Leader in shops tomorrow, dedicated to Dolores O’Riordan, features exclusive interviews and photos:

Read the article on rollingstone.com

“Dolores legacy will be her music” – Noel Hogan

(VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

Read the article on dailymail.co.uk

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As reported by irishtimes.com, a book of condolence opened at Limerick City Hall for local people to pay tribute to rock star and Limerick woman Dolores O’Riordan.

For all those who can’t go, there’s an online version, please click here.
(EDIT: you can’t leave messages anymore. To read the few messages selected by the city go to limerick.ie or click photo below to open PDF file)

Newspapers in Ireland today. No words!

Thanks to Kamil for the last photo.

EDIT: more newspapers, this time from UK

Thanks to “Cranberries Newspaper” for that last photo.

Grand Hotel Sitea in Torino (Italy) pays tribute to Dolores O’Riordan posting on Facebook a page of their old guestbook signed by Dolores.

Earlier today or very late at night yesterday in the USA (if she’s still in NYC), Dolores posted a brand new message both on The Cranberries Facebook and Twitter:

Hi All, Dolores here. Feeling good! I did my first bit of gigging in months at the weekend, performed a few songs at the Billboard annual staff holiday party in New York with the house band. Really enjoyed it! Happy Christmas to all our fans!! Xo

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/1081362401966081

https://www.facebook.com/Cranberriesworld/posts/1024702990965356