Fears of paramilitary funeral ease as family prepare to bury Ryan
Family say Vincent Ryan will receive ‘traditional republican family funeral’
Vincent Ryan: described as a “staunch and honourable republican” who “held his beliefs until his death. Photograph: Collins/Courts.
The Garda is remaining vigilant ahead of the funeral of murder victim Vincent Ryan who was linked to the so-called Real IRA. However, fears that his funeral would witness a similar show of paramilitary strength to that seen 3½ years ago when his brother Alan Ryan was buried, after also being shot dead, eased over the weekend.
The family of Vincent Ryan, who was shot dead outside his partner’s house in Dublin last Monday, issued a statement on Saturday saying his funeral would not be a “military” service. They also appealed for no retaliation for the murder.