'The greatest love of my life': Boyfriend pays tribute to Ashling Murphy

Mourners walk beside the hearse as the cortege arrives at St Brigid’s Church, Mountbolus, Co Offaly (Niall Carson/PA)

The boyfriend of tragic teacher Ashling Murphy has described her as a “shining light” who was always willing to help others and put herself last.

Ryan Casey paid tribute to his girlfriend, saying she was an “incredibly loving and beautiful” person.