THE funeral and Requiem Mass for Derry City’s colossus of a captain Ryan McBride will take place in his beloved city this Thursday.
His funeral will take place on Thursday following two days of waking him at his parent’s home in Bluebell Hill Gardens in the Brandywell.
As his remains arrived home this evening, scores of fans lined the route to show their respects to Ryan.
Several thousand people from across the city and from across the football industry are expected to pay their respects to Ryan and show solidarity with his sorrowing family.
Requiem Mass will be at 10 am Long Tower Chapel with interment immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Those wishing to pay their respects are asked not to park on Brandywell Avenue or on approach roads to the Brandywell area in order to avoid congestion.
In a statement, Derry City FC said: “The G.A.A. has kindly made parking available at College Field on Lonemoor Road close to Ryan’s home.
“Derry City F.C. would ask that people please avail of this facility.
“Parking will be available at this location from 6 pm Monday and until after the funeral.
“PLEASE NOTE THE FAMILY HOME WILL BE PRIVATE FROM 11 PM – 11 AM.
“WE ASK PEOPLE TO RESPECT THOSE TIMES.
“THANK YOU.”
This evening’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division match between Derry City and Limerick City at Maginn has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Candy Stripes captain Ryan McBride.
The club’s next match away to Drogheda Utd on Saturday, March 25 has also been postponed.
The FAI has confirmed that tonight’s EA Sports Cup first round match between Finn Harps and Cockhill Celtic in Ballybofey has been postponed as a mark of respect following the sad passing of Derry City captain Ryan McBride.
A statement from Finn Harps FC has paid tribute to the Derry City captain said:
“Finn Harps wishes to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Derry City captain Ryan McBride, whose sad and sudden passing at just 27 years of age has left the soccer community in the Northwest and across the country in shock at the devastating news of the loss of a true leader on the field and a gentleman off it.
“The thoughts of everyone at Finn Harps are with Ryan McBride’s family and friends, the Derry City management and players and all at our neighbouring League of Ireland Premier Division Club at this enormously difficult time.”
A date for the rescheduled fixture between Finn Harps and Cockhill Celtic will be announced in due course.
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