The funeral of the Derry schoolgirl who died suddenly last week will take place at St Patrick's Church in Claudy this morning.
Kerrie Canning, who was in Year 14 at St Mary's College, was from Glenshane Road in Claudy. She is survived by her parents Martine and Willie, and her sister Nikki.
Ms Canning was a talented Gaelic footballer and had lined out regularly for John Mitchell's GAC in Claudy. A club spokesperson said they were 'deeply saddened' at the loss.
"Nothing will make the pain of Kerrie’s passing any easier on her family or on the many young people who valued her friendship," the spokesperson said.
"On behalf of everyone in John Mitchel’s GAC, we extend our sincerest sympathies and our heartfelt prayers to Kerrie’s entire family.
"We are mindful too of the pain that will be felt by all of Kerrie’s many many friends; those who grew up with her, those who went to school with her, those who played football with her and those socialised with her. We want you to know that there is always someone who cares with you and about you. You will grieve, just don’t be afraid to reach out to someone if you want to talk about things."
The County Derry Ladies Gaelic Football Association expressed their deepest sympathy to both the John Mitchell's club and, especially, to Ms Canning's family on her untimely passing.
A spokesperson said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Ár dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
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