A young woman who is understood to have died in an equestrian accident is being remembered as "one in a million".
The community of Newtownforbes in Co Longford is in shock after the sudden death of Bryonny Sainsbury.
The hairdresser and horse enthusiast passed away on Sunday.
The young woman had a huge interest in horses and had numerous pictures on her social media pages of her posing alongside and riding the animals.
She also ran her own successful hairdressing business, The Hair Bar By BryonnyBee, in her local town Newtownforbes.
She tragically died in an equestrian accident, local newspaper the Longford Leader reports.
Paying tribute online, Bryonny's devastated partner said: "I love you so much babe my heart is broken. I miss you so much you were my [world]. I'll never get over you xx."
Her mother also shared a heartbreaking message, writing: "Our hearts are broken fly high our beautiful talented girl."
Another friend also paid tribute to Bryonny, saying: "I honestly can't believe I'm hearing this today... We may have drifted apart but I'll always remember the laughs we had.
"You were always a ball of fun to be around and we never failed to have a good time no matter what we were doing whether it was getting up to mischief or with the horses.
"Gone far too soon and will be missed by plenty, my thoughts are with all your family and friends, rest in peace Bryonny Sainsbury."
Relatives and friends were also shocked to learn of the sad news, with tributes pouring in for the popular woman.
She was described by several people as "a beautiful girl inside and out" who was "full of life and energy and loved her time with horses".
"Bryonny was such a beautiful talented girl," one person said, with others describing her as "brave, beautiful and happy" and "a beautiful gentle talented soul".
"Heartbreaking news, such a beautiful vibrant girl, rest in peace Bryonny," another said, with someone else stating: "She was one in an absolute million."
Another tribute read: "I will miss you so much, you were such a special, kind, brave, strong, funny, loyal friend and you will stay in my heart always. Fly high Bry.
"We [are] so sad and devastated to hear this shocking news. She [was] an amazing talented girl will be missed by everyone who she touched in life," another person said.
