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Removal of young fireman takes place in Bray

Removal - Mark O'Shaugnessy died
Removal - Mark O'Shaugnessy died

Thousands of people attended the removal of 26-year-old part-time fire fighter Mark O'Shaugnessy this afternoon in Bray, Co Wicklow.

Mark O'Shaugnessy and his 46-year-old colleague, Brian Murray were killed last Wednesday as they battled a fire in a disused factory in the town.

The centre of Bray came to a standstill today as people stopped to pay their respects.

Shops and businesses in the town were closed this afternoon.