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Maguiresbridge: Funeral hears of 'unspeakable loss' of murdered mum and children Maguiresbridge: Murdered mum and children died in 'cruel and vicious manner'
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Mourners have been asked to wear bright and cheerful colours in their memoryMourners have been asked to wear bright and cheerful colours in their memory
A mother and her two children who were murdered last week have been remembered as an "irreplaceable part" of their community at their funeral service in County Clare. A woman and her two children who were murdered last week in County Fermanagh were "taken from this world in a cruel and vicious manner", one of the victim's sisters has said.
Veterinary surgeon Vanessa Whyte, 45, her 14-year-old son James Rutledge and 13-year-old daughter Sara Rutledge were shot dead in Maguiresbridge, County Fermanagh. Veterinary surgeon Vanessa Whyte, 45, her 14-year-old son James Rutledge and 13-year-old daughter Sara Rutledge were shot dead in Maguiresbridge.
The Bishop of Ferns, Ger Nash, spoke of how "heartbroken" their loved ones are at the "tragic and unspeakable loss". Vanessa's sister, Regina Whyte, said there were "no words available to express how this has impacted" their family and friends as she delivered the eulogy at their funeral in County Clare.
They will be buried together in Templemaley Cemetery, Barefield.They will be buried together in Templemaley Cemetery, Barefield.
"We as a family have been robbed of both a relationship with our sister and a chance to see James and Sara grow up, and they have been robbed of the remainder of their lives," Ms Whyte said.
She added that the family's "only comfort" is that Vanessa, James and Sara are "together and finally safe".
The Bishop of Ferns, Ger Nash, spoke of how "heartbroken" the community is at the "tragic and unspeakable loss".
Bishop Nash added that the condolence messages left by some women who do not know the family highlight "the vulnerability of women to pain inflicted by others", and that the messages are "signs of solidarity in the face of that pain".Bishop Nash added that the condolence messages left by some women who do not know the family highlight "the vulnerability of women to pain inflicted by others", and that the messages are "signs of solidarity in the face of that pain".
The congregation heard that Vanessa was "hardworking, honest and always ready to lend a helping hand" as a blue card and cattle tags, which help to identify animals, were placed beside her coffin to symbolise her career as a vet.The congregation heard that Vanessa was "hardworking, honest and always ready to lend a helping hand" as a blue card and cattle tags, which help to identify animals, were placed beside her coffin to symbolise her career as a vet.
A hurl was placed next to James' coffin, as the pitch was his "second home" and he spent countless hours there with his friends and teammates. A hurl was placed next to James' coffin as the pitch was his "second home" and he spent countless hours there with his friends and teammates.
Mourners were told he played with pride, but that it "was the spirit he carried off it - loyalty, dependability and kindness" that defined him.Mourners were told he played with pride, but that it "was the spirit he carried off it - loyalty, dependability and kindness" that defined him.
A cat toy was placed in tribute to Sara's "love for animals" and her "gentle presence".A cat toy was placed in tribute to Sara's "love for animals" and her "gentle presence".
She was remembered for her love of life's simple joys, including baking a cake and playing sport as well as her "soft yet strong" spirit. She was remembered for her love of life's simple joys, including baking a cake and playing sport, as well as her "soft yet strong" spirit.
Vanessa Whyte and her daughter Sara and son James were fatally shot at a house in Maguiresbridge last WednesdayVanessa Whyte and her daughter Sara and son James were fatally shot at a house in Maguiresbridge last Wednesday
Mourners attending the funeral have been asked to wear bright and cheerful colours in their memory. Mourners attending the funeral were asked to wear bright and cheerful colours in their memory.
Pupils from Enniskillen Royal Grammar, where James and Sara went to school, are among those who have come to pay their respects. Pupils from Enniskillen Royal Grammar, where James and Sara went to school, were among those who came to pay their respects.
Just before 11:30 local time, three black hearses returned to the church of the immaculate conception in Barefield, County Clare.Just before 11:30 local time, three black hearses returned to the church of the immaculate conception in Barefield, County Clare.
Hundreds of people lined the route from St Mary's GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) in Maguiresbridge and St Patrick's Hurling club in Lisbellaw where the family were members.Hundreds of people lined the route from St Mary's GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) in Maguiresbridge and St Patrick's Hurling club in Lisbellaw where the family were members.
The purple and navy of Vanessa's childhood club, St Joseph's Doora Barefield, is represented in even bigger numbers. The purple and navy of Vanessa's childhood club, St Joseph's Doora Barefield, was represented in even bigger numbers.
A representative from the Irish Government and the GAA president Jarlath Burns were also among those in attendance.
People gather to pay their respects in Barefield where the funeral of Vanessa, James and Sara will be heldPeople gather to pay their respects in Barefield where the funeral of Vanessa, James and Sara will be held
On Friday, hundreds gathered in the village to pay respect to Ms Whyte and her children as they lay in repose together.On Friday, hundreds gathered in the village to pay respect to Ms Whyte and her children as they lay in repose together.
Fr Brendan Quinlivan from the Diocese of Killaloe, said there has been such an "incredible sense of sympathy and empathy and outpouring of grief for all of Vanessa's family".Fr Brendan Quinlivan from the Diocese of Killaloe, said there has been such an "incredible sense of sympathy and empathy and outpouring of grief for all of Vanessa's family".
"There are no words that are adequate to describe the depth of feeling and the sense of tragedy that is being felt by Vanessa's family, but also by the community," he said."There are no words that are adequate to describe the depth of feeling and the sense of tragedy that is being felt by Vanessa's family, but also by the community," he said.
He spoke about Vanessa Whyte and that when she was younger, living in Barefield, she was "a very vivacious and lively young person". He spoke about Vanessa and that when she was younger, living in Barefield, she was "a very vivacious and lively young person".
He added that her career as a veterinary surgeon is "a reflection of the generosity of spirit that would have been very much part of her and her family, and that she received from her family".He added that her career as a veterinary surgeon is "a reflection of the generosity of spirit that would have been very much part of her and her family, and that she received from her family".
Emergency services were called to the home of Ms Whyte and her children on the Drummeer Road on 23 July, a rural area about 75 miles (121km) west of Belfast and about eight miles from the county's largest town, Enniskillen.Emergency services were called to the home of Ms Whyte and her children on the Drummeer Road on 23 July, a rural area about 75 miles (121km) west of Belfast and about eight miles from the county's largest town, Enniskillen.
Two of the victims were declared dead at the scene and a third died later that day in South West Acute Hospital.Two of the victims were declared dead at the scene and a third died later that day in South West Acute Hospital.
Hours after the attack, police said a man from the same household was in hospital with gunshot wounds.Hours after the attack, police said a man from the same household was in hospital with gunshot wounds.
Following the shootings, police said a suspected triple murder and attempted suicide was one line of inquiry for detectives.Following the shootings, police said a suspected triple murder and attempted suicide was one line of inquiry for detectives.
On Monday night, the man suspected of the killings, 43-year-old Ian Rutledge, died in hospital.On Monday night, the man suspected of the killings, 43-year-old Ian Rutledge, died in hospital.
Detectives investigating the shooting also reiterated their appeal for "anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward".Detectives investigating the shooting also reiterated their appeal for "anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward".