Funeral date set for Martin McGuinness

The 66-year-old passed away "peacefully" at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his family.

Mr McGuinness's funeral will leave his home on Westland Terrace - where his remains are to be brought this afternoon (Tuesday) - at 1.20pm for Requiem Mass at St Columba's Long Tower Chapel at 2pm.

A book of condolence has been opened in memory of Martin McGuinness at the Guildhall in Derry, but members of the public can sign it online at www.derrystrabane.com/Subsites/Mayor/Mayors-Book-of-Condolences/Martin-McGuinness

Sinn Féin has organised a vigil in Belfast tonight at 7.30pm to mark his death, but it unclear whether a Mid Ulster vigil has been arranged.

He leaves behind wife Bernadette, children Grainne, Fionnuala, Fiachra and Emmet and grandchildren.