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Vigil In Memory Of Martin McGuinness To Be Held In Dublin Tonight

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02:22 21 Mar 2017


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A candlelit vigil will take place in Dublin tonight to remember Martin McGuinness.

The former Deputy First Minister of the North passed away last night, at the age of 66.

The Dublin branch of Sinn Fein are organising the vigil, which will be held this evening from 7:30pm outside the GPO.

Meanwhile, it was revealed earlier the funeral of the former Sinn Fein leader will take place on Thursday.

The service will be held at St. Columba's Church in his native Derry.

A number of people across the world have been paying tribute to McGuinness, including President Michael D. Higgins, British Prime Minister Theresa May and Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

It's also been revealed The Queen will write a private letter to the McGuinness family.


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