Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of GAA star Paidi O Se in Co. Kerry this afternoon.

The 57-year-old father of 3 died suddenly last weekend at his home in Ventry near Dingle.

Prominent figures from the world of sport and politics were among those in attendance at the mass.

The small seaside village of Ventry came to a standstill for the funeral today which got underway at a 11:45am this morning.

The iconic GAA manager and 8-time All Ireland winning footballer died of a suspected heart attack at his home on Saturday morning.

The coffin carrying his remains was carried from his house where he had been lying in repose the short distance across the road to Ventry Parish Church.

The chief mourners - Paidi O Se's wife Maire, his daughters Neasa and Suin and his son Padraig Og - have been joined by huge crowds in and around the small church which is full to capacity.

"Darkeners" following his death

The service was relayed on speakers to hundreds of people standing outside.

Prominent figures from the worlds of sport and politics were among those in attendance - including former Taoiseach Brian Cowen, Paidi O'Se's former team mate Jimmy Deenihan - the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht - members of the current Kerry football team, inter county manager Mick O'Dwyer and former rugby player Mick Galway.

The President Michael D. Higgins was represented at the mass by his Aide de Comp Colonel Brendan McAndrew while the Taoiseach Enda Kenny was represented by his Aide de Comp Commandant Michael Treacy.

At the start of the mass his daughter Neasa read a poem while Chief Celebrant Fr. Kieran O'Brien said his death is a darkness on the community.

Watch video of the service below: