IN PICTURES: Mourners gather for the funeral of N.I. motorcycle racer Darren Keys

The funeral of gifted Northern Ireland motorcycle racer, Darren Keys, took place on Friday afternoon.

Mr. Keys (34) died in a high speed collision at the Walderstown Road Races, Co. Westmeath last weekend - here is a selection of photographs from Mr. Keys' funeral which took place in Ballylinney Presbyterian Church on Friday afternoon.

A mourner holds an order of service at the funeral of Darren Keys.placeholder image
A mourner holds an order of service at the funeral of Darren Keys.
The funeral of Darren Keys at  Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.placeholder image
The funeral of Darren Keys at Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.
Darren Keys' wife, Justine.placeholder image
Darren Keys' wife, Justine.
Jeremy McWilliams pictured at the funeral of Darren Keys on Friday.placeholder image
Jeremy McWilliams pictured at the funeral of Darren Keys on Friday.
The funeral of Darren Keys at  Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.placeholder image
The funeral of Darren Keys at Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.
The funeral of Darren Keys at  Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.placeholder image
The funeral of Darren Keys at Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.
The funeral of Darren Keys at  Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.placeholder image
The funeral of Darren Keys at Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.
The funeral of Darren Keys at  Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.placeholder image
The funeral of Darren Keys at Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.
Darren Keys' wife, Justine, embraces mourners at the funeral of her husband.placeholder image
Darren Keys' wife, Justine, embraces mourners at the funeral of her husband.
The funeral of Darren Keys at  Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.placeholder image
The funeral of Darren Keys at Ballylinney Presbyterian Church near Ballyclare on Friday.
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