‘Deeply missed and forever loved' – Funeral details for teen, 18, killed in Tipp crash as heartbreaking tributes pour in
THE funeral details for a 'deeply missed and forever loved' teenage girl killed in a Tipperary road crash have been confirmed.
Bronagh English, 18, died after the car she was driving left the road at Kilaldry Bridge at Kilmoyler in Cahir and entered the River Aherlow.
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Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene of the incident but the young woman, who was the only occupant of the car, was fatally injured in the crash.
Her body was later recovered from the water by members of the
Bronagh's family have now confirmed she will be laid to rest on Tuesday.
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She is survived by her parents Michael and Danielle and siblings Mia, Mikey and David.
Bronagh is the cherished granddaughter of Greta and Donie Ormonde and Carmel and her recently deceased husband John English.
She is also he "much loved niece" of Edward, Sean, Peter, James, Philip, John, Claire, Niamh, Elizabeth, Gill, Sinead, Elaine, Norma, Stephan, Ger and Johnny.
The young woman is also "deeply missed and forever loved" by her 21 first cousins, the rest of her relatives and her wide circle of friends.
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The funeral will take place on Tuesday April 29 at 12pm, in St. John the Baptist Church, Powerstown, Clonmel, Co Tipperary.
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Bronagh will be laid to her final resting place in the adjoining cemetery following the mass.
Announcing the funeral details her heartbroken family expressed their "immense sadness".
They said: "It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Bronagh, who was taken from us far too soon."
'KIND, VIBRANT, HAPPY'
The young teenager was in her
Posting on social media Rockwell College said: "The Rockwell College community mourns the loss of our 6th Year student, Bronagh English.
"Bronagh was a kind, vibrant, happy, and talented student and friend who will be dearly missed and remembered with great love.
"We ask you to please keep Bronagh's parents, siblings, wider family, and friends in your thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace."
MARK OF RESPECT
The local
Moyle Rovers Ladies Football said they were "very shocked and deeply saddened" by Bronagh's tragic passing.
In a statement they said: ""Bronagh played with our club for a short while at a young age.
"Her sister Mia is a current player, her brothers play with the Moyle Rovers club and her family have been great supporters over many years.
"As we mourn the very sad passing of a talented young life and former player our sympathies go out to Bronagh's family and we will do all we can to help and support them in whatever way we can."
They continued: "As a mark of our respect all Ladies Football activities in Monroe are suspended for the weekend.
"The Tipp LGFA Feile will not be played in Monroe as was scheduled for Sunday and our U15 girls have respectfully withdrawn from the competition.
"Tomorrow's U14 League Semi Final has also been postponed. Sunday's Senior League Semi Final has been postponed."
Damian Johnston of Chairperson of Tipperary LGFA added: "On behalf of Tipperary LGFA, I wish to express our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bronagh.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and also with the wider community of Moyle Rovers LGFA, GAA and Camogie clubs and all that knew Bronagh."
'A FABULOUS GIRL'
And tributes have flooded in from the wider community following Bronagh's tragic passing.
One mourner said: "Bronagh was a fabulous girl, any time spent with her was an absolute pleasure."
Another said: "A beautiful young girl taken far too soon for anyone to comprehend."
One person added: "Bronagh always had a bright smile and always looked out for others."
And another said: "She was the kindest girl with the biggest smile.
"She brightened the lives of everyone who had the honour and pleasure of knowing her."
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The young teen tragically passed away during the week
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