The Irish attend an average of five funerals a year, and people in Kerry go to the most. The chances of mourners attending those funerals believing in ghosts is also significant, a survey by website Rip.ie reveals. While on average, Irish people attended five funerals in the past year, that figure varies from a low of three in Dublin to more than six in Kerry and Limerick. Richie Kelly, Head of RIP.ie from the Irish Times Group, said the findings should provide some food for thought. Most funerals in Ireland take place over three days, and 84% of people believe this is about the right time.

Source: Irish Examiner February 26, 2026 10:00 UTC