Christine Buckley's son: 'Mum inspired everyone she met'

Christine Buckley's son has told mourners at her funeral that she had an infectious personality and inspired everyone she met.

Christine Buckley's son: 'Mum inspired everyone she met'

Christine Buckley's son has told mourners at her funeral that she had an infectious personality and inspired everyone she met.

The institutional abuse campaigner died on Tuesday at the age of 67 after a long illness.

President Michael D Higgins was among those who came to pay their respects to the Aislinn Centre co-founder. The Government was represented by the Taoiseach's aide de camp and Health Minister James Reilly.

Christine will be laid to rest at Shanganagh Cemetery in Shankill later today.

Christine's son Conor says she touched everyone she met.

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