Funeral of historian Éamon Phoenix has taken place in Belfast

The funeral of the historian Dr Éamon Phoenix has taken place in Belfast.

The academic died last Sunday at the age of 69 following a short illness.

Dr Phoenix was buried in Blaris Cemetery in Lisburn following a requiem mass at St Bridget's Church in South Belfast.

Fr Edward O'Donnell described the Historian as a man of "great integrity".

Dr Phoenix worked at Stranmillis University College, contributed to local newspapers and regularly contributed to a range of UTV programmes.

In one of his final appearances with UTV he spoke of how events surrounding the Queen's death will reverberate through history.

According to the notice, his death will be 'deeply regretted' by his sorrowing wife, daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, and wider family circle.

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