The murder of a woman and her two children in Co Fermanagh has shaken the community "to its core", mourners at a service of removal have heard.
Vanessa Whyte, 45, her son 14-year-old James Rutledge and 13-year-old daughter Sara Rutledge died in a shooting at a property on the Drummeer Road last week.
People, including children from two local GAA clubs, lined each side of the street to pay their respects as the three hearses carrying their remains arrived at St Mary's Church in the village of Maguiresbridge ahead of the service.
In his homily, Father Raymond Donnelly said people had gathered in a church "filled with grief".
He added: "There is a heaviness in the air, a silence within our hearts, that speaks volumes.
"The tragedy we have endured has shaken this community, and our country, to its core.
"We are left shocked, grieving, heartbroken, searching for meaning, grappling with questions too deep for words."
"Bright spirits will remain a part of every game played in their memory"
He added: "The loss of Vanessa and her two beautiful children, James and Sara - lives taken in such an unspeakable way - is more than any heart should bear.
"A woman full of kindness and warmth, a friend to so many here.
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"And her children, so young, so vibrant, so full of promise.
"Their laughter rang through school corridors, through playing fields, especially on the GAA pitch, where they thrived with passion and joy."
He said their "bright spirits will remain a part of every game played in their memory".
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He told the grieving family members "you are not alone", and told James and Sara's classmates to "know that it is OK to feel confused, angry, sad and to cry."
"Please speak to someone. Speak to your parents, to your teachers, to your clergy."
Among those attending the service were Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill, former first minister Arlene Foster and Sinn Féin MP Pat Cullen.
Following this morning's service, their remains were being brought to Co Clare, where a funeral mass will take place this weekend.
Ms Whyte and her children will lie in repose in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Barefield on Friday.
Their funeral mass will be held on Saturday before they are buried together in Templemaley Cemetery.
Those attending the funeral mass have been asked to wear bright colours.
People have also been asked to make donations to Women's Aid.
The man suspected of killing Ms Whyte and her children died in hospital on Monday evening.
Ian Rutledge, 43, had been in hospital in a serious condition following the shooting.
It is understood the agricultural contractor is the only suspect in the shooting of his family.
Last week, police had said a triple murder and attempted suicide was a line of inquiry.
