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Funeral for man beaten to death Mourners told murder was 'sinful'
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The funeral of murdered County Armagh man Paul Quinn is expected to take place later. Hundred of mourners at the funeral of County Armagh man Paul Quinn have heard his murder described as a "barbaric crime that was deeply sinful".
The 21-year-old died after being beaten by a gang of up to nine men in County Monaghan at the weekend.The 21-year-old died after being beaten by a gang of up to nine men in County Monaghan at the weekend.
Mr Quinn's family blamed the killing on the IRA. They said he had defied an order to leave the country. Sinn Fein has denied republican involvement. His family blamed the IRA. Sinn Fein has denied republican involvement.
Mr Quinn will be buried following Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church in Cullyhanna. At Requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church in Cullyhanna Fr Kevin Cullen said mourners were there to "remember one so young, so ruthlessly taken from them".
His famiy have appealed for no revenge attacks or retalation.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the murder of Mr Quinn as a "brutal and horrific crime".On Wednesday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown described the murder of Mr Quinn as a "brutal and horrific crime".
A post-mortem examination confirmed the injuries which caused his death were consistent with a serious assault.A post-mortem examination confirmed the injuries which caused his death were consistent with a serious assault.