“It’s taken three weeks to plan and people have come from all over the world. A photo shows a huge gathering of mourners descending on a cemetery for a Traveller's funeral despite Covid lockdown rules. “A number of breaches of the regulations in respect of travel have been detected. Armed gardai will be monitoring whether a Traveller funeral tomorrow morning will be the focus of breaching strict coronavirus regulations and if violence could break out in the aftermath of it. Northamptonshire Police said the family of Joe Rooney - known as 'Gypsy Joe’ - will be hit with the cost for their "total disrespect" of coronavirus restrictions.. The hearse then joined the eight horse-carts as they raced at high speed along the road dotted by police officers. “I have to say that the Travelling community in Carrick-on-Shannon have always got on very well here but today was crazy," he added. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Paddy Doherty is overcome by emotion as he is faced with the coffin of his nephew, Mikey Connors, Paddy sobbed as he joined the huge crowd of mourners at his nephew's funeral, He proudly held Mikey's boxing gloves aloft as the large crowd paid tribute to him, Paddy is seen here holding up his nephew's coffin, Devastated friends and family members embraced the carriage carrying the coffin, Horses raced ahead of the hearse to pay tribute to Mikey, Mourners leaned out of the hearse carrying Mikey's coffin, A mourner arrives to pay her respects to Mikey, Family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the popular traveller, His boxing belt was paraded through the racecourse by the mourners, Mikey loved to race horses, and a number of riders raced their steeds along the road his coffin was driven down, Riders in their funeral outfits raced up and down an Epsom road, Mikey, left, pictured with a loved one in a floral tribute, Paddy Doherty pictured walking next to the coffin of his nephew, Hands from the large crowd of mourners reach up to steady and carry the coffin of Mikey, Mikey was given a huge send off, with thousands of people gathering for the funeral, A line of Rolls Royces arrive for the lavish send off for the beloved traveller, Paddy Doherty gives emotional statement at Mikey Connors funeral, Mikey Connors with his champion horse Big T - the pair were both killed when they were hit by a car, A banner paying tribute to Mikey was pulled through the sky, The Celeb Big Brother winner was overcome with emotion, Devastated family members take a moment as they look at Mikey's coffin, Mourners dressed in their finery - and drinking Red Bull - arrive for the funeral of Mikey Connors, Mourners were requested to dress in outfits fit for a summer ball, Mourners were asked to dress in blue - Mikey's favourite colour, Celebrity Big Brother star Paddy has lost several members of his family recently, The large crowd walked behind a cortege of white horses, A young mourner arrives for the emotional day - stepping out from a Rolls Royce Phantom, A mourner arrives in a short black dress for the service, Mikey Connors, nephew of Big Fat Gypsy Wedding star Paddy Doherty, competes in a horse race on the A3 months before his death, A red carpet led the way to Mikey's burial plot, Grieving family and friends take a moment before they pay their final farewell to Mikey, A young woman arrives for the 2,000-strong funeral for the popular traveller, Those attending the funeral were asked to dress in an outfit fit for a summer ball, A fleet of Rolls Royce Phantoms parked outside the church this morning, A flag declaring Mikey 'our legend' fluttered from one of the many Rolls Royces cars arriving at the funeral, More women in blue arrived on the red carpet for Mikey's send off, Mikey, left, with his cousin, who left an emotional message on a photo of the pair of them, Hundreds of people are expected to turn up for the funeral today, A police officer trying to control the traffic as more than a dozen Rolls Royce Phantoms arrive, Pictures and floral tributes to the 32-year-old are laid out at the cemetery, A woman in a black dress arrives for the send-off, Multiple floral tributes have been created for the funeral - where thousands of people are expected to attend, A floral tribute made in the shape of a pony and trap is seen at the cemetery ahead of the funeral of traveller Mikey Connors, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). POLICE stood guard at a funeral as 60 mourners defied social distancing measures after driving the body 25 miles to a cemetery in the back of a Transit van. Motorists are being warned they could face delays as a Traveller funeral is to take place in Nuneaton town centre today (September 10). A POLICE helicopter is hovering over Middlewich today as the funeral of a traveller is taking place. Hundreds of travellers turned out in Caversham today for the funeral of a Finchampsted man killed in a car accident last week. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Very few of the mourners in Rathnew, Co. Wicklow were wearing masks or observing social distancing guidelines. PADDY Doherty wept as thousands of travellers paid tribute to his nephew today in a huge funeral featuring a fleet of Rolls Royces and horse-and-trap races. Keep reading to find out about some of the world’s oddest funeral traditions that are still practiced today. In this way people can show the deceased the respect and dignity they deserve. Share ; ... News Coastal areas are set to be hit by strong winds today. "It is inexcusable and in my opinion reckless. Large crowds gathered outside a Cork church this morning to pay tribute to two brothers who tragically passed away recently. Indonesia: The Funeral Takes Place Years After Death. The practice dates back years and is still the most popular method of burial in Tibet today. But my father wasn’t there today and so everyone was crying in there. … Women arrived in striking dresses, high heels and traditional costume jewellery - while the men donned shades, smart suits and slicked-back hair. A police spokesperson said: “Gardaí are aware of a funeral that took place in Carrick-on-Shannon Co. Leitrim on March 10 and 11, 2021. The initial service went ahead with a reduced number of people before huge crowds arrived for the burial. POLICE have said they tried to stop hundreds of people from attending a traveller funeral in Abingdon. ... Covid-19 Ireland cases today update as 646 new infections and 10 more deaths confirmed. Brother Simey Connors wrote: “I promised you (to) stay strong Mikey. Mikey’s horse Big T, killed in the same crash which led to the arrest of a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, was also commemorated at the ceremony with flowers in his name. He added: "He was like Father Christmas, everyone wanted a piece of him. PUBS around a wide area have been shutting their doors today (Wednesday) in advance of a funeral tomorrow for a 10-year-old Traveller boy which is expected to be attended by hundreds of mourners. One traveller said: "This is the ultimate tribute and nothing - not even the police - will stop us because Mikey lost his life racing and this is the ultimate honour." To recap - if you’re just looking at this now - a ‘disturbance’ took place today during the funeral of Tom Harker, a traveller who died following a crash on the A66 last month. We pay for videos too. A police investigation has been launched after 300 people arrived in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrum in Ireland, for a two-day funeral celebration for Davey Reilly. Traveller representative organisations have called on the community to obey the rules around attendance at funerals. The funeral of two traveller brothers took place this morning with a crowd of over 150 people gathering outside the church. Traveller organisations around the country are today calling on Travellers to fully adhere to COVID-19 public health measures, including restrictions on funerals. Co-director of Dublin-based Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre Martin Collins said there is “no excuse” for flouting Covid safety measures. You can travel between council areas and protection levels to go to a funeral. Updates after 12 arrested over 'disturbance' as traveller funeral takes place. Cops were trying to clear the narrow lanes around the church as curious locals watched on while stood in front of a millionaire’s row of houses. Dozens of cars took part in a funeral procession for dad Tommy Sharp who died following a police pursuit. More than 2,000 people arrived at Ashtead, Surrey, to bid farewell to Mikey Connors - who died when a car ploughed into him and his champion horse last month. More than 150 Travellers gathered in Kettering today (Monday) for the funeral of Joe Rooney. A TRAVELLER gran with a staggering 95 grandchildren had her funeral surrounded by a police ring of steel to stop relatives breaching Covid rules. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. A TRAVELLER gran with a staggering 95 grandchildren had her funeral surrounded by a police ring of steel to stop relatives breaching Covid rules. The funeral Mass and burial of the man will take place this morning in the north of the city. Mr Reid said public health teams are regularly "giving guidance" to funeral directors, and has called out to priests to "keep their diligence". Further details of the funeral of popular Devon traveller John Treagood have been revealed. Funeral traditions. A woman followed the coffin with a speaker, which played 'A Place in the Sun' by Stevie Wonder, followed by 'Shotgun' by George Ezra. Over 150 people mingled outside Farranree Church on the northside of the city while the funeral mass of two members of the Cash family took place inside. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. There was also a small white bungalow of flowers with a black roof and brown trim - written on top was 'may you get the best bed in heaven'. Cheshire Police warn there may be some traffic disruption. “I am very angry that for the second time during the pandemic there has been a flagrant breach of the Covid-19 rules at another traveller funeral in Dunstable today. He claimed it was a traveller funeral and officers "just let them get on with it". GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. Some of the crowd sang along, while other pumped the air with their hands. Photographs show a huge gathering of mourners descending on a cemetery for a Traveller's funeral despite Covid lockdown rules. Other cultures across the world have also been known to expose a corpse rather than bury or cremate it, including the Zoroastrians, a religious group that today is mostly found in … PADDY Doherty wept as thousands of travellers paid tribute to his nephew today in a huge funeral featuring a fleet of Rolls Royces and horse-and-trap races. A police investigation has been launched after 300 people arrived in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrum in Ireland, for a two-day funeral celebration for Davey Reilly. His funeral will take place at Whimple's East Devon Crematorium tomorrow at … This is completely unacceptable. Harry & Wills speak for first time but talks 'unproductive', Meg's pal claims, Philip, 99, 'in good spirits' and waves as he returns from hospital to Queen, Police probe as human bones discovered in woodland behind home in Biggin Hill, Cop accused of Sarah Everard's kidnap and murder to go on trial in October. The coffin was held on the shoulders of ten smartly dressed men as a young girl and boy - believed to be Mikey's children, led the procession. He said: “Quite frankly this is just not acceptable for anybody settled or Traveller to be in breach of the guidelines. Last night Paddy - Celeb Big Brother 2011 winner - looked distraught as he led a 500-strong crowd at a pre-funeral. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Roads are closed and there is a large police presence in the town as a large number of mourners are expected. GARDAI were called to an Irish Traveller funeral on Thursday only to find that dozens of the mourners had arrived from the UK, in spite of Ireland's current travel restrictions. Witnesses described mass drinking, with even children reportedly spotted carrying boxes of Stella Artois, at the funeral of Daniel White, 32, in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire this afternoon. "But this is nothing yet, we’re going to have a huge celebration later on.". In many countries, funerals are held only a short amount of time after someone passes away. Roads are closed and there is a large police presence in the town as a large number of mourners are expected. 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Whilst each family is individual and will have their own ways of doing things, certain traditions held amongst Gypsies and Travellers may have an impact on the way each person grieves. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Part of. Photographs show a huge gathering of mourners descending on a cemetery for a Traveller's funeral despite Covid lockdown rules. This includes commemorative events such as scattering ashes or stone setting. Mourners ignored lockdown restrictions to take to the streets and offer their farewell to a much-loved grandmother of the traveller community today as the nation entered its second national lockdown.. Family and friends congregated outside St Cuthbert's Church in Stockton-on-Tees today to pay their respects to Honor Francis, 63, who died on October 23 following an illness. A police investigation has … We pay for your stories! Chief undertaker Paul Brown, who organised the funeral, said: “I’ve organised quite a few of these funerals but nothing on this scale. Traveller funeral organisers fined £10,000 after 150 mourners march through town. Most read in Irish News Do you have a story for The Sun Online news team? Family For both Irish Travellers and Romany Gypsies many family members and friends will travel ... ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The much-loved traveller passed away a little more than two weeks ago. Speaking on Today with Claire Byrne, Reid said: "Funerals in general, it's a very difficult time for people. However, he admitted: “It’s a really difficult time for people at funerals and grieving, it’s very difficult at this point in time.". media caption Hundreds line streets for John Hays' funeral Hundreds of mourners lined the streets of Sunderland to pay their respects to the founder of the UK's largest independent travel firm. Cops were pictured trying to control the traffic this morning as a fleet of 16 Rolls Royce Phantom cars arrived at St Michaels Church in Ashtead. The much-loved traveller passed away a little more than two weeks ago. HUNDREDS of people were seen attending a traveller funeral in Abingdon last week. Our. Last updated: 26 January 2021. At least seven people were arrested following a massive lockdown-breaching event in a pub in Hackney Wick, east London, which local residents speculated may have been a social gathering following a traveller funeral. The suited travellers raced their traps up and down the road yelling “go on, Mikey Connors” and “this is how we send Mikey off!” as the horses hurtled along the road. Under Ireland's Level 5 lockdown, attendance at funerals is limited to just 10 close family for the church service and burial. ... Today's Best Discounts. Meanwhile a small aircraft circled overhead with a giant banner reading “Mikey Connors - Legend - RIP” before the coffin was transferred to a horse-drawn carriage on its way to the cemetery. The councillor said attendees to such large gatherings have "rode roughshod over everybody" with guidelines being "thrown completely out the window". Watch: Huge traveller funeral draws big crowds to Cork church on northside of city. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Armed gardai will be monitoring whether a Traveller funeral tomorrow morning will be the focus of breaching strict coronavirus regulations and if violence could break out in the aftermath of it. You can unsubscribe at any time. A massive traveller funeral for Mikey Connors saw a major spectacle at a quiet church in Ashtead, as 16 Rolls Royce Phantoms blocked off the road. Tragic Mikey - a lookalike for his famous TV uncle Paddy - was revered as a champion horse trainer who ran a stud farm near to his burial place. The travellers are later planning a celebration of Mikey's life into the early hours of Wednesday morning at a secret five-star hotel within 20 miles of the funeral service. Mourners at a Traveller funeral held in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim today broke through a Garda checkpoint on foot to get to a marquee they had erected in the Shannonside View estate. You can also travel from other parts of the UK to go to a funeral … A large funeral procession walked through Kettering today from St Edward's church to Warren Hill crematorium. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Motorists are being warned they could face delays as a Traveller funeral is to take place in Nuneaton town centre today (September 10). Ireland's Health Service Executive Paul Reid, who lives in the town, criticised the scenes, reports the Irish Mirror. 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