The funeral of Bernadette Connolly, whose body was found washed ashore on a beach in the north of England, will be held on Wednesday. 

The service will take place in St Cronan's Church in Brackenstown in her hometown of Swords. 

The 45-year-old mother went missing on 7th January after she went for a walk on Donabate Beach and her disappearance sparked a nationwide search - led by her daughter Jade Connolly:

"Until I have her, I can’t give up. I can’t sit back and not do anything,” Jade told journalists last month. 

“For me, not knowing would be the worst. If you did know, you could try to learn to grieve and have her back and give her what she deserves.” 

After Bernadette’s body was found on Thursday, she issued a statement thanking people for their “unconditional and tireless support” and paid tribute to her mother: 

“We will always remember her smile, strong character and love. Mam and I have had 30 years together; for that I am grateful and our memories will live forever.”

Main image: Bernadette Connolly.