A Galway GAA club has placed a moving tribute online after the unexpected death of a club member, leaving the local community heartbroken and in shock.
Sharon Ryan died on Sunday evening in a tragic car accident, and Kilkerrin Clonberne LGFA broke the news on Facebook while not being able to contain their grief, reports Galway Beo.
The football club penned a moving post about the "very important and much loved" woman, while extending their sympathies to her friends and family.
They posted online, "Our Club is deeply saddened to hear of the very sad news of the loss of our dear friend and Club member Sharon Ryan who was tragically killed in a car accident on Sunday evening.
"In recent years Sharon became part of our club community. In the short time we knew her she became a very important and much loved member of our community. Anyone who was lucky enough to have met Sharon in the time she was with us will be more than aware of her enthusiastic positive personality. Her energetic nature was infectious."
Kilkerrin Clonberne LGFA was keen to highlight the role she played for the club and in the wider community.
They continued, "She contributed to the training of many in our community and specifically our club teams. Our club gym was Sharon’s base for her very successful Phoenix fitness 247 business.
"Sharon was always actively planning for future projects and coming up with ideas to get more and more people in the community involved in fitness while also having as much fun as possible.
"She and her beautiful smile will be sorely missed by our club and wider community. We extend our deepest sympathies to both Sharon and Brian’s families and friends. May they rest in peace."
Funeral arrangements are not yet announced, but will be made via RIP.ie and will be available in due time.
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