Flatley describes 'never feeling pain like it' in eulogy
First reported 7 Oct, 18:47 UTCUpdated 12h ago4 sources
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Riverdance and Lord Of The Dance star Michael Flatley has described "never feeling pain like it" as he bid farewell to his "dream girl" wife Niamh O'Brien.
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Michael Flatley’s wife died earlier this week at the age of 52
Riverdance and Lord Of The Dance star Michael Flatley has described "never feeling pain like it" as he bid farewell to his "dream girl" wife Niamh O'Brien.
Niamh O'Brien, the wife of Michael Flatley was his friend and confidant for years before there was any romance.
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- Niamh O’Brien funeral details announced as tributes paid to ‘beautiful Irish dancer’ (opens The Irish Times in a new tab)
Michael Flatley’s wife died earlier this week at the age of 52
- Partying, drinking and chasing women was Michael Flatley's reputation. But when a friendship with Niamh O'Brien developed into more, all changed. INSIDE the two-decade romance that brought the Lord of the Dance the happiness he craved... (opens Daily Mail in a new tab)
Niamh O'Brien, the wife of Michael Flatley was his friend and confidant for years before there was any romance.
- Flatley describes 'never feeling pain like it' in eulogy (opens RTÉ News in a new tab)
Riverdance and Lord Of The Dance star Michael Flatley has described "never feeling pain like it" as he bid farewell to his "dream girl" wife Niamh O'Brien.
- Micheal Flatley says he ‘never felt pain like this’ as wife is laid to rest (opens TheJournal.ie in a new tab)
Mourners from across the world turned out to attend Niamh O’Brien’s funeral in Mount Merrion today.



