Thousands expected at funeral of promoter Aiken

Thousands of mourners are expected to attend the funeral of concert promoter Jim Aiken in Belfast today.

The 74-year-old founder of Aiken Promotions died earlier this week after a short illness.

His funeral mass is taking place at St Brigid's Church in the Derryvolgie area of Belfast before his burial in his native Jonesboro, Co Armagh.