Tributes have been paid to a brave mother who campaigned for equal access to a new drug for women suffering from cervical cancer.
Tracey Brennan, from Four Mile House, Co Roscommon and formerly of Clover Hill, Roscommon, was battling stage four cancer and passed away at Galway University Hospital on Friday.
The mother of one was diagnosed with Stage 2 cervical cancer in 2017 following a smear test.
She underwent treatment but suffered a relapse in April 2018, Shannonside FM reports.
Ms Brennan campaigned alongside fellow cancer sufferers Vicky Phelan and Aine Morgan for the Pembrolizumab drug to be introduced for Irish cervical cancer patients.
A death notice on RIP.ie reads: "Surrounded by her loving family, after a battle bravely fought. Much loved wife of Aidan and adoring mother to Evan.
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"She will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, parents Pauline and M.J., sisters Amanda, Emma and Laura, brothers Michael and Tommie, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, relatives, extended family, neighbours and many friends."
Locals shared poignant tributes on Facebook, with one woman writing: "To a fighter for everyone we love and respect you for all you did! Rest In Peace Tracey".
Another added: "God rest your gentle soul, Tracey. Deepest condolences to your family."
Ms Brennan's wake will be held this evening at her home in Grange, Fourmilehouse from 3pm until 7pm.
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Her funeral will take place on Monday in St Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 12pm.
Her family have requested their house private on Monday morning.
She will be laid to rest afterwards in Ballinderry Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired, may be made to Roscommon Palliative Care.
