Teen crash victim survived meningitis as baby, funeral hears

A teenager who passed away on New Year's Day having been hit by a car the previous night had fought meningitis as a baby, surviving the battle to become a much-loved daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend, her requiem mass has heard.

Large crowds gathered to pay their respects at the mass in Ballincollig, Co Cork for Roisin Mae O'Donovan who only recently celebrated her milestone 16th birthday.