Murder victim laid to rest on his birthday

A funeral took the place of birthday celebrations for murdered Robert Sheehan, who would have turned 22 yesterday.

The murder of the wedding guest outside the Bunratty Castle Hotel last Sunday was the true sign of evil among us, mourners were told yesterday at his funeral Mass.

Mr Sheehan, a father of one, was shot in the head while attending the wedding of his step-brother, Andrew.