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February 16, 2016

This Is What A High-Profile Gangster Funeral Looks Like In Dublin

Ireland just experienced one of its biggest gang-related funerals ever and it was even more elaborate than one would think. Check the pics.

A week ago, we enlightened you on Dublin’s gang issue and kind of broke down what had happened: Kinahan drugs gang lieutenant David Byrne had been fatally shot in an alleged revenge attack after the shooting of Gary Hutch, an alleged snitch for rival Hutch family killed on Costa Del Sol.

Yesterday, David Byrne was laid to rest in what has been dubbed Ireland’s biggest gangland funeral in its history. Dozens of armed police led a massive security operation to ensure the safety – and protection – of the family from rivals. Described as a loving father with a sense of humour, the 34 year old was laid to rest after pallbearers carried the sky blue American style casket after ten black Mercedes limousines and two horse-drawn carriages with elaborate floral bouquets delivered it to the venue.

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There was even a remote-controlled car:

A remote controlled car leaves the front of the church at the funeral of David Byrne in St Nicholas of Myra church on Francis St, Dublin. Picture by Joe Dunne 15/02/16

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See more pictures HERE and you can also read more on the “family” tree of both gangs.

[source: dailymail]