The funeral of Moya Brennan is taking place

The funeral of Moya Brennan is taking place.

The 73-year-old passed away on Monday surrounded by her loved ones.

Thousands of mourners are attending the funeral of the mother-of-two at St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, including fellow musicians Bono and Brian Kennedy.

Moya, the First Woman of Celtic Music, is known worldwide as the lead singer of Grammy and Bafta winning group, Clannad.

She will be laid to rest in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The remains of Moya Brennan arrive at Teach Pobail Phadraig Naofa and are received with a blessing from Fr O’Fearraigh (North West Newspix)

Bono arriving at the funeral of Moya Brennan at Teach Pobail Phadraig Naofa. (North West Newspix)

Full  report to follow.