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23/03/2017
Funeral Of Martin McGuinness To Take Place In L'Derry
The funeral of former deputy first minister Martin McGuinness is to take place in L'Derry today, 23 March.
The IRA commander turned peacemaker died following a short illness on Tuesday, 21 March.
Former US President Bill Clinton, Irish president Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny will attend the funeral at St Columba's Church at 2pm.
Former first minister Peter Robinson and DUP leader Arlene Foster are expected to be at the service.
NI Secretary James Brokenshire will represent the UK government.
(CD)
The IRA commander turned peacemaker died following a short illness on Tuesday, 21 March.
Former US President Bill Clinton, Irish president Michael D Higgins and Taoiseach Enda Kenny will attend the funeral at St Columba's Church at 2pm.
Former first minister Peter Robinson and DUP leader Arlene Foster are expected to be at the service.
NI Secretary James Brokenshire will represent the UK government.
(CD)
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