Rate My Wake

Finger on the pulse reviews from Ireland’s busiest public rooms.

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Recent reviews

Filed by the editorial desk, with due attention to catering, clergy and car parking.

Eamonn McTavish

Ardee, Co. Louth

4.8 / 5

For decisive tea and the rare gift of an available chair.

Maura O’Gormley

Drogheda, Co. Louth

4.4 / 5

Umbrella parking was ambitious but the hymns were well chosen.

Colm Feehan

Dundalk, Co. Louth

4.6 / 5

Excellent pacing; an encore sandwich would have made it perfect.

Gerry Two-Coats

Monaghan Town

4.2 / 5

A strong turnout, with one unplanned accordion solo.

Roisín Furlong

Trim, Co. Meath

4.9 / 5

Nearly flawless from greeting line to final chair stack.

Donald J. Trump

Pending review

Awaiting event

Editorial note: this should be one of the best wakes of all time.