Neighbours of an extended Traveller family virtually wiped out in an horrific fire on Saturday morning came together last night in a show of support and sympathy.

Meg Johnston was remembered with fondness and laughter yesterday but, once the music started, the chords and notes amplified the feelings of loss and grief at a young life cut short.

The Olde Post Inn, Cloverhill, Co Cavan; tel: 047-55555; theoldepostinn.com