Three brothers who died in house fire laid to rest

The funerals have taken place of the three Co Louth brothers who died in last week's fire tragedy in Drogheda.

The funerals have taken place of the three Co Louth brothers who died in last week's tragic fire in Drogheda.

The remains of 21-year-old Martin, 16-year-old Tony and eight-year-old James McDonagh were laid to rest this afternoon.

Mass celebrant Fr John McAlinden told a packed congregation at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Drogheda of the widespread sympathy felt for the victims' parents and family members.