Funeral details announced as family pays tribute to former broadcaster David Davin-Power

The funeral details have been announced for the late journalist and broadcaster David Davin-Power who died at the age of 72 on Thursday. 

The Dublin-born journalist began working with RTE News in 1978 and became one of the first presenters of Morning Ireland.

Mr Davin-Power later served as Northern Ireland editor and then worked as a political correspondent in Dublin for more than 15 years. He retired in 2017 but continued to write columns for the Times Ireland edition and the Sunday Independent.

He is survived by his wife Dearbhla and five children Nick, Caroline, Julia, Ben and Emily.

On his death notice on RIP.ie, it states “Beloved husband of Dearbhla, cherished father of Nick, Caroline, Julia, Ben and Emily.

"He will be sadly missed by his family, sister Mary, grandchildren Oisín, Rossa, Rógan, Vincent, Margot and Frederick, parents-in-law Jim and Bríd, brothers-in-law Andy, Donagh, Finghin, sister-in-law Mary, nephews Charlie and Manus, extended family, neighbours, friends and colleagues".

Mr Davin-Power will repose at his home on Monday, November 4 from 5pm until 7pm with his funeral mass taking place at 11.30am on Tuesday, November 5 in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Marino, followed by private cremation.

Taoiseach Simon Harris paid tribute to him as “a trusted name who was welcomed into homes across the country throughout his long career”.

“He was one of the first presenters of Morning Ireland, an accomplished Northern Editor of RTE at a key moment in history, a political correspondent who knew the Dail inside out, and in recent years, a witty and insightful columnist.

“David was always a consummate professional, a thorough journalist, and a gentleman. He was a storyteller who was generous with his time, he was an interesting person who was interested in other people, and he was kind to those around him.”