Flags are flying at half mast on public buildings across the country as a mark of respect to Caitriona Lucas who will be laid to rest this morning.

The 41 year old Coastguard volunteer died during a search and recovery operation on Monday in Kilkee in Co Clare when the boat she was in capsized.

National flag flies@ half mast to honour memory&selfless dedication of Caitríona Lucas, Kilkee Coastguard. Go ndéanfaidh Dia trócaire uirthi

— Enda Kenny (@EndaKennyTD) September 15, 2016

The mother of two is the first serving member of the Irish Coastguard to lose her life while on duty.

Hundreds of people have packed into the church at Liscannor in Clare for her funeral mass this morning.

Caitriona's son Ben gave this tribute 

Parish Priest Denis Crosby told mourners she had real community spirit