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16/03/2007
Funeral held for murdered man
The funeral of one of the two men murdered in Belfast this week has taken place today.
Edward Burns, 36, from Ardoyne was found with a bullet wound to the head on the Falls Road in west Belfast on Monday.
The body of the father-of-five was found in a car park near St Gall’s GAA club.
Requiem Mass was held at Holy Cross Church in Ardoyne and he was buried at Milltown Cemetery in west Belfast.
Another man, Joe Jones, 38 was also found dead near Elmfield Street in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast on the same day.
It is understood a man has been assisting police with their enquiries in relation to both murders.
(JM/SP)
Edward Burns, 36, from Ardoyne was found with a bullet wound to the head on the Falls Road in west Belfast on Monday.
The body of the father-of-five was found in a car park near St Gall’s GAA club.
Requiem Mass was held at Holy Cross Church in Ardoyne and he was buried at Milltown Cemetery in west Belfast.
Another man, Joe Jones, 38 was also found dead near Elmfield Street in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast on the same day.
It is understood a man has been assisting police with their enquiries in relation to both murders.
(JM/SP)
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