In pictures: Funeral for Ulster and Ireland rugby player David Tweed
The service for Mr Tweed, who served as a councillor in Ballymena for the DUP and TUV, was held in Hebron Free Presbyterian Church in Ballymoney.
On the cover of the order of service the 61-year-old was pictured taking part in an Orange Order march and today his coffin was carried by members of the organisation wearing collarettes.
His burial took place in Dunloy Presbyterian Graveyard.
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Hide AdIn 2016, Mr Tweed had his convictions for child sex abuse quashed by the Court of Appeal in Belfast.
He was then released from custody where he had been serving an eight-year sentence.
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