Former editor of Smash Hits and Empire magazines Barry McIlheney was a leader who was also "joyously rock 'n' roll and punk rock", a memorial service has heard.The service at St Mark's in Dundela, Belfast, allowed former friends and colleagues to gather and celebrate the life of the journalist, broadcaster and publisher, who also launched Heat magazine.

Former editor of Smash Hits and Empire magazines Barry McIlheney was a leader who was also "joyously rock 'n' roll and punk rock", a memorial service has heard.The service at St Mark's in Dundela, Belfast, allowed former friends and colleagues to gather and celebrate the life of the journalist, broadcaster and publisher, who also launched Heat magazine.