Funeral of Robert Dunlop to take place later

Leading motorcyclist Robert Dunlop will be laid to rest in Co Antrim later today.

The 47-year-old died on Thursday after crashing during a practice race in Portrush.

His funeral service will be held at 4pm this afternoon in Garryduff. He will then be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

He is survived by his wife and three sons - William, Michael and Daniel.

Robert's brother Joey, another great hero of motorcycling, died in a similar incident in Estonia eight years ago.