Miami Showband murders 30th anniversary marked with prayer

A prayer service for the three men murdered in the Miami Showband massacre 30 years ago is being held in Dublin city centre today.

Fran O'Toole, Brian McCoy and Tony Geraghty were killed by a UVF gang after a performance at a dance in Banbridge this day 30 years ago.

A number of showbiz celebrities are expected to attend today's inter-denominational service in the Pro-Cathedral.

A concert to commemorate the anniversary of the tragedy will take place at Vicar Street on August 1.