Mourning families and friends start their long goodbyes in a silent village

The coffin of Jessica Gallagher, 24, is carried into St Michael's Church, Creeslough. Picture: PA Wire

Another long day lies ahead for the families and friends of those who died in the explosion in Creeslough last week as three more victims will be laid to rest today.

The funeral of 48-year-old James O’Flaherty will take place in Derrybeg at 11am while Catherine O’Donnell and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan will be laid to rest in Creeslough later this afternoon.