Creeslough funeral: James O’Flaherty’s son, 12, describes father as a 'great man' 

Creeslough funeral: James O’Flaherty’s son, 12, describes father as a 'great man' 

President Michael D. Higgins (right) arrives for the funeral mass of James O’Flaherty (Niall Carson/PA)

The son of one of the victims of last Friday's Donegal blast has urged people to be grateful for their families and for their lives.

Speaking at the end of James O’Flaherty's funeral, 12-year-old Hamish addressed the mourners, stating: "If I have learned anything it is that we should be grateful for our families because they won't be there forever.

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