Funeral of Antrim woman

The funeral of Ms Julie Tennant (21) took place yesterday in her home town of Ballymena, Co Antrim.

The funeral of Ms Julie Tennant (21) took place yesterday in her home town of Ballymena, Co Antrim.

Hundreds followed the coffin as it was brought to All Saints Catholic Church in the town from her home. Among the mourners were her mother and five sisters.

Ms Tennant's body was discovered in a shallow grave in woods in Broughshane near Ballymena on Thursday. She had been missing since August 5th.

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