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Funeral of war veteran takes place

Dan Keating - Took part in War of Independence
Dan Keating - Took part in War of Independence

The funeral has taken place of Dan Keating, the last surviving IRA veteran of the War of Independence.

He was 105 years old.

Mr Keating was born in Castlemaine, Co Kerry and joined the IRA while still in his teens.

He was involved in ambushes during the War of Independence, including one on the night before the truce was declared.

He took the Republican side during the Civil War and opposed partition for the rest of his life.