A groom planned a wedding and funeral in the space of a week after losing his childhood sweetheart just five days after tying the knot. Dave McLoughlin, 35, wed his partner of almost 19 years, Michelle Crowe, 33, on March 20, 2023 - before she lost her battle with breast cancer on March 25.
The family’s world was turned upside down when Michelle was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2022. Following chemotherapy and a mastectomy on Valentine's Day this year her cancer returned "with a vengeance" in March.
Michelle was admitted to hospital; and with the help of the staff Dave was able to marry his fiancé of seven years in the hospital chapel and says the ceremony was “amazing”. Dave - who met Michelle when they were just 16 and 17 - is now raising their two children, Cillian, 13, Oisin, 14-months-old, alone.
