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The funeral of Kevin McDaid, who died after being beaten by a loyalist mob, is under way in Coleraine.The funeral of Kevin McDaid, who died after being beaten by a loyalist mob, is under way in Coleraine.
The deputy first minister Martin McGuinness and several hundred mourners are attending Requiem Mass at St John's church in Killowen.The deputy first minister Martin McGuinness and several hundred mourners are attending Requiem Mass at St John's church in Killowen.
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.
Nine men have been charged in connection with Mr McDaid's murder and the attempted murder of his friend.Nine men have been charged in connection with Mr McDaid's murder and the attempted murder of his friend.
Damien Fleming is still critically ill in hospital.Damien Fleming is still critically ill in hospital.
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.Support for the two Glasgow football teams, known as the Old Firm, has traditionally divided along religious lines in Northern Ireland.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness was among the mourners
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.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.