THE family of Martin McGuinness have thanked the thousands of people who took part in a cross border charity walk in memory of the former deputy first minister.
The Chieftains Walk is expected to raise tens of thousands of pounds for cancer care services in the North West.
Thousands of walkers made their way from Derry to An Grianan Fort in Co Donegal.
Mr McGuinness’ son, Fiachra, said it was a fitting tribute to his father.
“The Chieftain’s Walk was a very emotional experience for us as a family but it was also inspiring to see thousands turning out as they did.
“My father would be so proud and we are so grateful to you all.
“It really was a fitting tribute and incredible to see,” he added.
The former deputy first minister died on March 21, 2017, from a rare condition known as amyloidosis.
His wife Bernie led the walk accompanied by the couple’s four children and wider family members.
Sinn Féin’s president Mary Lou McDonald, her predecessor Gerry Adams and the party’s Northern Ireland leader Michelle O’Neill were among those to take part in Sunday’s walk.
Mrs O’Neill said the event showed the “high esteem in which Martin was held”.
Funds raised will be donated to the North West Cancer Centre at Derry’s Altnagelvin hospital.
Last week, his family gathered at Stormont where a portrait in his memory was unveiled.
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