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Funeral for loyalist mob victim Funeral for loyalist mob victim
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The funeral Mass for Kevin McDaid who died after being beaten by a loyalist mob will take place at St John's Church, Coleraine, later.The funeral Mass for Kevin McDaid who died after being beaten by a loyalist mob will take place at St John's Church, Coleraine, later.
The Catholic father-of-four was attacked near his Somerset Drive home in the town last Sunday.The Catholic father-of-four was attacked near his Somerset Drive home in the town last Sunday.
His friend, Damien Fleming, who was also attacked, remains critically ill in hospital.His friend, Damien Fleming, who was also attacked, remains critically ill in hospital.
Nine men have been charged in connection with Mr McDaid's murder and the attempted murder of Mr Fleming.Nine men have been charged in connection with Mr McDaid's murder and the attempted murder of Mr Fleming.
Trouble flared in the Heights area of Coleraine last weekend after Rangers won the Scottish Premier League over rivals Celtic.Trouble flared in the Heights area of Coleraine last weekend after Rangers won the Scottish Premier League over rivals Celtic.
Support for the two Glasgow football teams, known as the Old Firm, has traditionally divided along religious lines in Northern Ireland.
Most Rangers supporters are Protestants while Celtic fans are predominantly Catholic, and the rivalry between the teams has often been mirrored in sectarian clashes following big games.
Mr McDaid's family said they were concerned police were involved in "negotiations" with loyalists on the day he was killed.Mr McDaid's family said they were concerned police were involved in "negotiations" with loyalists on the day he was killed.
However, Assistant Chief Constable Judith Gillespie said officers worked to ease tensions and came quickly to his aid.However, Assistant Chief Constable Judith Gillespie said officers worked to ease tensions and came quickly to his aid.
On Friday night, a band parade in Coleraine, which organisers diverted to avoid the area where the murder happened, passed without incident.On Friday night, a band parade in Coleraine, which organisers diverted to avoid the area where the murder happened, passed without incident.
Parish priest Father Charlie Keaney said some Rangers supporters had left their football shirts in tribute outside Mr McDaid's house.Parish priest Father Charlie Keaney said some Rangers supporters had left their football shirts in tribute outside Mr McDaid's house.