Beautiful Bronagh McMenamin who lost her brave battle against cystic fibrosis
HUNDREDS of people are expected to turn out today to pay their respects and say their tearful farewells to a former Derry City Ladies footballer who has died at the age of 24.
Bronagh McMenamin, from the Waterside area of the city, tragically died in the City Hospital, Belfast on Tuesday, May 3, following a battle with Cystic Fibrosis.
Her remains leave her sorrowing family home at Poplar Road, Waterside at 9.30 am for 10 am Requiem Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Trench Road, Derry.
She will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ardmore.
Her parents William and Margaret (nee Nash) and brother Aaron had maintained a bedside vigil for the young woman after her health deteriorated last month.
Friends had also asked for those close to her to change their profile picture and post messages of support for her while she was unwell.
The former North West Regional College student had played for Derry City Ladies football club for several years despite her fight with the genetic condition, which affects the lungs and digestive system.
Scores of people have posted messages on Derry Daily’s Facebook page paying tribute to Bronagh.
Lorretta Bradley posted on the Derry Daily Facebook page:
“RIP Bronagh! I remember Bronagh as a pupil at Trench Road P.S and she always had a smile on her face! A beautiful girl! May she rest in peace! Thinking & praying for her family & friends now!💜💜”
Kelly Pritchard wrote: “Rip bronagh.
“Never a day will go by that we all dont think on you , you were such a strong girl, breathe easy and fly high, always had people laughing or smiling , god and heaven has received a girl with an amasing outgoing loving personality ,
Sleep tight my friend ❤️👼❤️
Colleen Hamilton Met bronagh several times with her mum…. Such a lovely girl with positive attitude and bubblie personality… Such sad news… thoughts and prayers with her family xx
Sarah Cutter penned: “Aww dear God I hate to hear of someone young dying gone befor they have had a chance to live their life RIP .
Helena Walsh wrote: A Derry Rose. RIP Bronagh
On Wednesday, many people paid their own tributes to Bronagh also on social media.
They said: “Derry City Ladies would like to pass on our sympathy and condolences to the family of former player Bronagh McMenamin who sadly passed away today.
“Bronagh played for the ‘Candystripes’ for several years and her determination and strength in her battle with illness is an inspiration to us all at the club.
“May she rest in peace.”
Friends have also taken to social media to remember Bronagh.
One friend said: “Really struggling to write this I can’t believe you’ve been taken from us.
“I will always love you B more than you’ll ever know. You were an inspiration to me and the rest of your friends and family and always will be. I’ll never forget you.”
Another friend added: “So upset and sad to get such horrible news tonight can’t believe we lost such a beautiful girl Bronagh McMenamin you were one of the most beautiful strongest girls I’ve known always smiling no matter what, I feel so lucky to have known you, you always made us all proud of you – fighting right to the end!
“You’ll be forever missed.
“RIP Angel”.
