Blog: Thousands attend funeral of Martin McGuinness
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Thousands of mourners have attended the funeral of Martin McGuinness.
The Bogside came to a standstill during this afternoon's service at the Long Tower church.
The politician died from a rare heart condition on Tuesday aged 66.