Football legend Jack Charlton was laid to rest on Tuesday, after passing away earlier this month at the age of 85.
Charlton, who led Ireland to three major tournaments, was given a hero's send-off by hundreds of well-wishers in his home town of Ashington.
His funeral cortege arrived at West Road Crematorium and Cemetary at around 11:40am, where a service for family took place.
Only 20 mourners were allowed to attend inside the venue, due to Covid-19.
They included the former Republic of Ireland manager’s wife of 62 years, Patricia, 85, sons John, 61, Peter, 53, daughter Deborah Wilkinson, 57, and her children Emma, Tom and Kate.
Jack’s younger brothers Gordon, 77, and Tommy, 74, were both in attendance at the service.
But Bobby Charlton, 82, was conspicuous by his absence, understood to be unable to attend to say a final farewell to his brother at the funeral due to his own ill health.
However, the Manchester United icon and wife Norma sent a floral tribute of white flowers with a message which read: “Rest in peace Jack.
“Sending our deepest sympathy. In our thoughts from Bobby, Norma and family.”
Another message from Newcastle United read: "Rest in peace Geordie Jack".
Earlier hundreds had lined the straight to say their final goodbye to the World Cup winner, Leeds United legend and beloved Ireland gaffer.
Applause broke out as the cortege made its way through Ashington, his home town.
There was also a stop at Hurst Park, close to the old terrace house at 114 Beatrice Street, the Charlton’s family home when Jack was a child.
The pallbearer walked in front of the cars for a couple of hundred yards before the cortege travelled back to Newcastle for the private service at West Road Crematorium and Cemetery.
Flags paying tribute to Charlton were draped outside homes, with one labelling him "Ashington's favourite son".
Another simply labelled him "legend".
Ireland fans marked the occasion by wearing green, while radio stations played ‘Put ‘Em Under Pressure’ at 12.30pm.
Charlton’s son John said on Monday: “All the Charlton family want to thank everyone in Ireland. They offered us so much support.”
20,000 people have signed an online book of condolences and the FAI are in talks with the Charlton family to plan a memorial for Big Jack when coronavirus restrictions are lifted.
