Crowds pay respects to couple killed in Tunisia

Hundreds queued yesterday to pay their respects to the Athlone couple who were murdered at a beach-side resort in Tunisia a week ago.

The remains of Lonnie (Larry) and Martina Hayes of Westlodge estate in the Westmeath town lay in repose at a local funeral home for almost six hours.

Sympathisers arrived in huge numbers to show support for the couple’s only daughter, Sinead, and a large immediate family circle.