First Minister attends Orange leader's funeral

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Thursday, 13 October 2016 13:16

Orangemen from across Northern Ireland have attended the funeral of Drew Nelson - the Order's Grand Secretary.

Mr. Nelson, a solicitor by profession, died on Monday at the age of 60, after a short illness.

He'd been suffering from cancer.

A funeral service was held in St John’s Church, upper Kilwarlin, outside Hillsborough.

Among the mourners was First Minister Arlene Foster.

In keeping with his wishes - all Orangemen were invited.

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