Mourners have gathered to say their final farewells to a Co Armagh mother-of-three who died in a road crash tragedy that also claimed the lives of her husband and a friend.
Hundreds of people attended the funeral of Ciera Grimley, described as a loving wife and a devoted mother, at St Joseph's Church in Madden on Thursday.
Ms Grimley, who worked as a childminder, passed away in intensive care in hospital on Saturday.
Her death came just over a week after her husband Patrick died at the scene of the horrific early morning crash near Markethill on November 4.
The couple, who had three children together, had been travelling home in a taxi minivan after celebrating Mr Grimley’s 40th birthday in Dundalk when the tragedy happened on the Gosford Road.
Their friend and neighbour, Ciara McElvanna (44), also died in the Royal Victoria Hospital last Wednesday from injuries she suffered in the collision.
The wife of All-Ireland winning Gaelic footballer Kevin McElvanna, the funeral for the mother-of-four took place in Madden last Saturday.
On Thursday, family and friends of Ms Grimley were joined at the funeral mass by members of Madden Raparees GAA Clb in which the Grimley's had strong links to.
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A former player with the club, Mr Grimley had served as secretary of Madden Raparees for the past five years and before was the club's public relations officer.
The club paid tribute to the couple, describing how "Ciera along with Patrick, spent many evenings supporting their children in their many hobbies and activities".
“Their passion for the GAA saw them follow club and county throughout Ireland, creating precious memories in the process," the club said.
Following the funeral mass on Thursday, Ms Grimley was laid to rest beside her husband Patrick, whose funeral took place at the same church last week.
A death notice for Ms Grimley said she is the dearly beloved wife of the late Patrick, devoted mummy to Tadhg, Mya and Cadhla, loving daughter of Eugene and Bridie, and cherished sister to Donna, Sarah-Jean, Julie and Paul.
