The funeral mass for the former Leitrim footballer took place in Dublin this morning

The funeral last year caused controversy with hundreds lining the streets in Belfast including several high-profile Sinn Fein members

The most senior Garda in the north-west revealed the extent of the Garda operation to manage a large traveller funeral in Carrick-on-Shannon last month

The married father of one will be laid to rest on Monday.

Pavee Point is condemning the incident and says it's not acceptable for large gatherings like this to take place during a pandemic.

Dozens of people not from the town flooded into Carrick-on-Shannon earlier this week.

Local gardaí are monitoring large crowds who've gathered in the Leitrim town ahead of a funeral this afternoon.

Garda checkpoints were established throughout the day