Mourners have heard how the Focus Ireland founder was a ‘powerhouse of good’ and a formidable woman.

Mourners gathered to remember Sister Stan as her funeral took place in Donnybrook, Dublin.

She died on Monday morning after a short time at the St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

From past taoisigh to celebrities, migrants, and homeless people, Sr Stanislaus Kennedy hopes her new book will show that gratitude can be found whatever your circumstances are