Big turnout for broadcaster's funeral

There was a large attendance for the funeral of BBC broadcaster David Dunseith (76), who died last week.

There was a large attendance for the funeral of BBC broadcaster David Dunseith (76), who died last week.

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and director of BBC Northern Ireland Peter Johnston were among dozens of politicians and broadcasting and journalistic colleagues who joined his family and friends to attend requiem Mass at the Star of the Sea Church in Strangford, Co Down. Mr Dunseith died after a short battle with cancer. His funeral took place to Roselawn crematorium in Belfast yesterday afternoon.

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