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Gareth Fullerton

Molly White funeral: St James' Swifts planning special tribute to much-loved player

Mourners attending the funeral of Molly White have been asked to wear a special football jersey in her honour.

Molly - who was a hugely popular player with St James’ Swifts Ladies team - died suddenly at the weekend.

Tributes have been pouring in since news of the young Belfast woman's death, including an emotional post from her football club who said she "lit up the game whenever she played and lit up any room when she entered".

Read more: Molly White: Tributes paid to Belfast woman who 'lit up every room'

St James' Swifts have asked players and supporters to dress up in club colours at Molly's funeral on Friday, while a special commemorative jersey has been produced which displays Molly's name and her number 11.

Close friend and St James' teammate Siobhan Bell said on Facebook: "Our wee Molly will be laid to rest later this week with funeral arrangements to follow. For any of her friends, family or those that would like to pay tribute to her as a mark of respect, you can call in to Kolormaster and they will have this top ready for you.

"There’s only one Molly White #11 but let’s have an army out in force and give her the send off she rightfully deserves."

St James' added: "Our Molly will leave her home 4 Iveagh Parade on Friday 12.30pm for 1pm mass at St Paul's Church.

"We are asking all our Players & Supporters to wear their Swifts stuff in remembrance of our beautiful Molly."

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