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LARGE CROWDS TURNED out in Derry, Dublin, Belfast and cities across Ireland and in Europe last night to hold vigils in memory of former Northern Ireland deputy first leader Martin McGuinness.
The death of McGuinness was announced yesterday morning after he suffered from a short illness. He was 66.
Friends, family and figures from across the political divide paid tribute to McGuinness yesterday, recognising the important role he played in bringing peace to Northern Ireland.
He was also remembered internationally, with Bill Clinton among those paying their respects to the deceased former IRA fighter.
Last night, huge crowds turned out in McGuinness’ hometown of Derry as his coffin was being carried to his house.
Large crowds turned out in Belfast and Dublin also to remember and pay their respects to McGuinness.
In Belfast, the crowd sang the popular song I Wish I was Back Home in Derry.
Large crowds were also present on O’Connell Street in Dublin in memory of the former deputy first minister.
There were also reports of smaller gatherings being held in cities across the country as well as further afield in Brussels and Scotland.
McGuinness’ funeral is due to take place tomorrow afternoon at St Columba’s Church, followed by burial afterwards in the City Cemetery in Derry.
Books of condolences will open today in Dublin, Cork and Derry. The flag above Leinster House will be flown at half-mast on the day of McGuinness’s funeral.
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4 i raved the 90s
@James Rowan: any yokes?
@Gordon Comstock: havent done anything like that in 10 years id be afraid too,bit of smoke as of late
@James Rowan: Mark Kavanagh, Temple of Sound 1995.
8 out of 10 and I guessed every one of them… I’m a long time waiting to get 10 without reading the question. It’s the Holy Grail
3/10 easily tell I’m an 80s music fan, as it was the best decade..
@James Hayes: culture club yeah rite
@James Rowan: ah come a come a camilla….
@James Hayes: nice one
@James Hayes: Agreed, the 80’s rocked better than the 90’s, a time when bands actually played instruments….. except when they mimed on the good old top of the pops though!!!
8. Got director and oasis venue wrong. Not bad
10/10 !!!!
5 first few i got but lost marks at the end
Time for a bit of isolation!
I got the Aslan question right. That’s all that matters
8 not to shabby.
6 / 10 & I pi**ed my way through the 90, well most of it anyway!!!
@Danny McCarthy: they were the days
@James Rowan: what I wouldn’t give to be back there again without a care in the world & 30 years younger , I’d do a lot of things differently for sure!!
@Danny McCarthy: Wouldn’t we all!
@Danny McCarthy: Genuine question – what would you do differently? Do you look back with regret?
Wide ranging quiz.
The Gallagher’s brothers can identify as Irish they certainly have the linage. Manchester and Liverpool have always had a high portion of Irish people who were able to swim..
Unfortunately The Tivoli is now gone. A great venue. I went to see Rage Against The Machine there in the early 90’s. Best gig I was ever at. Great memories and times.
9/10.
10/10 FINALLY!!!
I got 5 out of ten but then again I dont really remember the decade. Buzzin Buzzin Buzzin!
7/10 and I thought I was a Muso.
Therapy? Teethgrinder. In my sleep, I grind my teeth
10 out of 10
To easy .
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