Charlie Flanagan arrivespublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Mourners are arriving at the church ahead of this afternoon's service. Irish Foreign Minister Charlie Flanagan is among those paying his respects.
Summary
Martin McGuinness' funeral took lace at Saint Columba's Church in his native Derry
Large crowds followed Sinn Féin politician's coffin through the Bogside to the church
The paramilitary turned peacemaker died on Tuesday after a short illness, aged 66
Ex-US President Bill Clinton, the Irish president and Taoiseach attended the funeral
DUP leader Arlene Foster was applauded as she entered the church
Charlie Flanagan arrivespublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
'A difficult day'published at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
DUP leader Arlene Foster is another of the big names attending today's funeral - which is in itself a major political statement.
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The SInn Féin politician died on Tuesday after a short illness at the age of 66.
The Irish president and prime minister are attending the funeral, as is Bill Clinton, with the former US president expected to make an address during the service.
Welcomepublished at 13:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 March 2017
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the funeral of IRA commander turned peacemaker Martin McGuinness.
Image source, Press eyeThe former deputy first minister's funeral service is set to start at 2pm at St Columba's Church in his native Derry.