Family pay tribute to Berkeley balcony collapse survivor Aoife Beary ahead of funeral

Aoife Beary told a public hearing in Sacramento that the incident changed her life forever.

The family of Aoife Beary have spoken of their pride and have paid tribute to her ability to "meet each challenge with determination despite her life not being easy" ahead of her funeral Mass.

Ms Beary, 27, passed away on New Year’s Day at Beaumont Hospital after suffering a stroke three days earlier.