Funeral of hit-and-run victim Laura takes place in church where she was to be wed

The funeral cortege of the late Laura Connolly is carried to St Patrick's Church in the outskirts of Lifford. Picture: NW Newspix

The border town of Lifford, Co. Donegal, came to a standstill today as the community said a final goodbye to tragic hit-and-run victim Laura Connolly.

The 34-year-old mother of one was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning as she returned from a night out with friends.