23/03/2017

Thousands Of Mourners Gather For Martin McGuinness' Funeral

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of L'Derry for the funeral of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness.

The IRA commander turned peacemaker died following a short illness on Tuesday, 22 March.

Former US President Bill Clinton, Irish president Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny attended the funeral at St Columba's Church.

Former first minister Peter Robinson was accompanied by DUP leader Arlene Foster.

The British Government was represented by Northern Ireland secretary James Brokenshire.

(CD)

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