VIDEO: Remains of executed rebel Thomas Kent arrive at Collins Barracks

Update at 8pm, by Ann Murphy. Thousands of people are filing past the coffin of Thomas Kent tonight as his remains lie in state at Collins Barracks in Cork.

VIDEO: Remains of executed rebel Thomas Kent arrive at Collins Barracks

Update at 8pm, by Ann Murphy. Thousands of people are filing past the coffin of Thomas Kent tonight as his remains lie in state at Collins Barracks in Cork.

The Castlelyons man's family, including his three nieces, arrived at the chapel at the barracks at 5.30pm this evening, for prayers at 6pm. Bishop John Buckley joined army chaplain Fr Gerry O'Neill and parish priest of Castlelyons, Fr Gerard Coleman, for the short service.

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