Former IRA member Kevin 'Tiny' Donaghey was implicated in the murder of policemen and soldiers during the troubles in Ireland. After leaving Derry Donaghy moved to the north-west of England where he immersed himself in the Manchester underworld. He stood trial with a member of the Noonan family for kidnapping and torturing a businessman. Kevin 'Tiny' Donaghey died suddenly in 2008 and was given a unique and remarkable funeral by his former associates.