Update 2.30pm: The funeral Mass of Aidan O’Driscoll has taken place.

Earlier:

Dissident republican Aidan O’Driscoll will be laid to rest today.

The former Real IRA chief was killed in Blackpool, Co Cork last week.

A murder investigation is continuing and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Funeral mass will be celebrated in Saint Oliver’s Church, Ballyvolane this afternoon with burial in Saint Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.