The funeral is taking place this evening of Muhammad Ali in Louisville, Kentucky.

The former heavyweight world champion died last week, aged 74.

Juliette Gash reports;

Gerard Dollard, Acting Chief Executive of Clare County Council and Councillor Pat Daly pictured outside the KFC Yum Center in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky, USA, today.

The Center is the host venue for today's memorial service for the late Muhammad Ali, who in 2009 was named the first Honorary Freeman of Ennis in recognition of his career achievements and his ancestral links with the Clare County Capital.