Around 600 mourners have packed St Anne’s Cathedral for the funeral of journalist Lyra McKee.
There have been emotional scenes as people crowded the streets to pay tribute to the talented 29-year-old writer and journalist.
Politicians and clergy from across the religious divide took part in the service.
A call was also made for people to come forward with information about the shooting in the Creggan in Derry/Londonderry. Lyra was gunned down as she covered rioting in the city last Thursday night.
Fr Martin Magill condemned the lack of government at Stormont during his homily.
Today Lyra McKee is laid to rest. She believed in peace, tolerance and equality. The exact opposite of those responsible. They will never win because Lyra will always be the future. And her truth will continue to be told. #IStandWithLyra
— Patrick Kielty (@PatricKielty) April 24, 2019
Extraordinary scenes. Spontaneous standing ovation at funeral of Lyra McKee as a priest delivers a direct message to politicians sitting at the front of the cathedral … pic.twitter.com/ba7Hmb14tn
— Mark Simpson (@BBCMarkSimpson) April 24, 2019
