More than 4,000 people gathered in Mullingar in Co Westmeath today to pay their respects to the late singer and entertainer Joe Dolan, who died on St Stephen's Day.
Mr Dolan's family were joined by fans and friends from all over Ireland and abroad at Gilsenan's Funeral Home in the town.
Queues began forming at the funeral home shortly before 1pm and the doors were opened to the public at 1.30pm.
By mid-afternoon the queue stretched along nearby streets and onto Dominic Street.
Earlier today Westmeath County Council opened a book of condolences in the foyer of the county buildings in Mullingar.
The singer's funeral at Walshestown Cemetery tomorrow follows 11am mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King.
