Mourners at funeral of journalist Nell McCafferty applaud her life and legacy

The family of Nell McCafferty follow the hearse carrying her coffin as she receives a guard of honour in the street after the funeral at St. Columba's Church, Longtower, Derry on Friday. 

Mourners have gathered to remember the activism of journalist Nell McCafferty, who was described as a unique and bold figure.

People held LGBT+ rainbow flags on the way into St Columba’s Church, Long Tower, and applauded after one of her articles about Bloody Sunday was read out during the ceremony.