The TV presenter was supported by his famous friends and family as he said goodbye to his mother, Mary Kielty, at her funeral in Northern Ireland

A heartbroken Patrick Kielty bid a final farewell to his mother in Northern Ireland on Monday, carrying her coffin to her funeral.

The 54 year old presenter and comedian looked sombre as he prepared to say goodbye to his mother, Mary Kielty, who passed away at her home in Co Down on Saturday.

Hundreds of people lined the streets as those close to Mary and her family gathered for a ceremony at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Dundrum.

Patrick, dressed in a grey suit, joined other pallbearers as he carried his mother’s coffin into the church, but his wife Cat Deeley was missing.

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Mary was reportedly in her 80s at the time of her death, and an obituary described her as a “loving mother” and “devoted grandmother”.

The notice added that she “will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her entire family circle, neighbours and friends”.

Mary was the proud mother of Patrick and his brothers John and Cahal. Patrick has been married to This Morning host Cat Deeley since 2012, and they have two children together; sons Milo, nine, and James, six.

Cat stayed at home to care for their young sons as the family processed their grief.

A spokesperson told the Mirror: “Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day.”

The Sun has detailed the emotional scenes from the funeral that took place at 1 pm on Monday, remarking on the poignant recollection of Mary’s late husband, Jack, who died at the age of 44 amid The Troubles.

The parish priest Robert Fleck paid tribute, describing Mary’s “difficult life” and is quoted saying: “It left its impact not only on the close family and friends, but also on the wider community.

“On the occasion of her funeral, we recommit ourselves to working for peace and reconciliation in the divided community that is the north of Ireland.”

He further commented on Mary’s sense of humour and the successful nurturing of this trait within her family.