Pink coffin is draped in Irish flag as Nicola Furlong’s body arrives home from Japan

There are no US laws prohibiting the use of the flag in these circumstances, you idiot BytheBay.

US laws regarding flags are not laws of Ireland.

sheilap: What you say makes no sense, it's ridiculous. Georgedillon wondered why this unfortunate young woman had the Irish Flag on her coffin. He didn't say anything ugly or disrepectful about her. Yet you can't even read his post without getting all self-righteous and vicious. Just what's your problem? You may need to see a psychiatrist.

The fact that she was Irish in my opinion gives her family the right to have her coffin draped in the Irish flag. Is the flag reserved only for corrupt Irish politician's coffins which happens regularly without complaints on blogs. If you csn't say anything nice especially in a case like this don't say anything at all.

Pilib: "it is sufficient to give your condolences." I don't need you to tell me what is "sufficient", you clown. I asked a reasonable question, but you're too dumb to offer an answer. I'll repeat, because I know there are smarter readers out there than you and the uber dope shuvonn. In the US, as in most countries, the use of the national flag in a funeral ceremony is a recognition of some service to that country. There is no law against anyone whatsoever using the flag in these circumstances, but it is considered bad taste to do so without justification. Is it not the same in Ireland? I sure think so, in fact I've attended several funerals in Ireland over the years and I have never seen the Flag draped on a coffin. So my question remains: What had this young lady, so foully and tragically slain, achieved so as to prompt her relatives to place the national flag of Ireland on her coffin? Simple question, so far just two dumb answers.

A despicable crime by two psychopaths. Its a monstrous way to lose a dearly loved child. My heart breaks for the family, and for poor Nicole's friend and victim, Sarah.

Anyone know why it should not be draped in the Irish Flag? You are ALL heart GD, NOT!

George, it is sufficient to give your condolences.

"draped in the Irish tricolour". Anyone know why the flag was placed on this young lady's coffin?

sad