DUBLIN, IRELAND: 'The Garden' is the name of the tranquil spot in Deansgrange cemetery, south Dublin, where Sinead O’Connor is laid to rest. The singer tragically died on 26 July, in London at the age of 56. She was buried in the cemetery on Tuesday after a private funeral service.
The funeral was attended by dignitaries and celebrities, including President Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and U2’s Bono as per Independent.
Where is Sinead O’Connor buried?
Before the burial, the hearse carrying her coffin passed by her former house in Bray, Co Wicklow, where she had lived for 15 years.
The house, Montebello, was sold in 2021 and has been vacant since then, but it became a location where her fans left flowers, candles, and messages on the wall outside. Her family reportedly invited people to line up along Strand Road for “a last goodbye” as the hearse drove by.
'I know that Sinead had that love of God's meeting in her heart'
The funeral service included an Islamic prayer for O’Connor, who converted to Islam in 2018 and changed her name to Shuhada Sadaqat.
Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, the Chief Imam at the Islamic Centre of Ireland, praised her “otherworldly voice” and called her a “symphony of unity” that “transcended boundaries”. He also posted a eulogy online for the singer.
“Whoever loves to meet God, God loves to meet them.” I know that Sinead had that love of God’s meeting in her heart, and she takes it with her into the next life," he wrote in his eulogy in IrishTimes.
Sinead O’Connor's death 'devastated' her family
"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.” Irish President Michael D Higgins wrote in a statement.
The president also spoke about her “heroism” and added, “The unique contribution of Sinead 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.”
O’Connor struggled with mental health throughout her career. Her death "devastated" her family who announced it "with great sadness." "Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time," BBC reported at the time.
O’Connor was reportedly found unresponsive at her home in London. Following the autopsy, the Corner couldn't determine any cause of death and said results may not be available for several weeks.
