Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay tribute to Olympic medallist Darren Sutherland today as he was laid to rest a week after he was found dead.
The Dublin fighter, who won bronze at the Beijing Games, was discovered in his London flat by manager Frank Maloney.
Prominent figures from the world of sport turned out to pay their respects to the 27-year-old.
As the funeral cortege made its way to St Finian's Cemetery locals in the Co Meath town stood in silence.
The mourners included Minister for Arts, Sports & Tourism Martin Cullen and the Aides De Camp for President Mary McAleese and Taoiseach Brian Cowen.
In his homily, Fr Declan Hurley said that while Darren's family were very proud of his boxing achievements, they would swap all those achievements to have their son and brother they love back in their arms.
An emotional group of friends and family said the prayers of the faithful as gifts including Darren's Olympic medal and his boxing gloves were brought to the altar.
