RIP: Mourners gather for Craig Breen's funeral this afternoon

Carrick-On-Suir Motor Club member and Rally driver Craig Breen will be laid to rest today following a funeral Mass in Ferrybank.

Breen died following a test-driving crash last Thursday while preparing for the World Rally Championship's Croatia Rally. His co-driver James Fulton was unharmed.

The 33-year-old began his rallying career in 2009 before moving into WRC seven years later.

He was set to make his second WRC appearance of the season in Croatia after finishing an impressive second at the Rally Sweden in February.

He is survived by his parents Ray and Jackie and sister Kellie.

His remains were brought back from Croatia to Ireland at the weekend and lay in repose at his family home in Slieverue outside Waterford city on Monday.

The removal takes place early this afternoon, when his remains will be brought from the family home to the Church of the Sacred Heart in Ferrybank.

Funeral Mass will be held at 1pm, with burial taking place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Traffic restrictions will be in place during the proceedings, with the R711 regional road due to be closed between Slieverue and Ferrybank between 12.15pm and 3pm.

Waterford-bound traffic from the N24, the M9 and the N25 will be diverted to the city via the R448 Sallypark, with funeral traffic to be sent to Ferrybank via the R711.