The bar will be closed on Tuesday as a mark of respect
A Belfast bar has paid tribute to their beloved colleague Raven Adams who was killed in a collision in North Belfast.
The Thirsty Goat expressed its sadness following the death of the 24-year-old this week. They said her “kindness, laughter, dedication and warm smile left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her”.
Raven, who is originally from the Tipperary area, died after she and a man were struck by a car in the York Street area at around 2.40 am on Thursday.
The bar issued a statement on social media saying: “Today, our hearts are with two members of The Thirsty Goat family. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our much-loved colleague, Raven Adams. Her kindness, laughter, dedication and warm smile left a lasting mark on everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside her. She will be greatly missed and we will cherish the memories shared together.
“At this incredibly difficult time, we extend our deepest condolences to Raven’s family, friends and loved ones. May she rest in peace. We also want to send all our love, prayers and strength to our colleague Ethan, who remains in hospital following this terrible accident. Ethan, we’re all thinking of you and praying for your recovery.
“The Thirsty Goat will be closed on Tuesday as a mark of respect while family, friends and colleagues gather to celebrate the life of Raven. “
Raven’s funeral is due to take place on Tuesday, July 21, at 11.30am at Dardistown Crematorium in Dublin.
A tribute on RIP.ie said: “Raven, aged 24yrs, will be very sadly missed and remembered with love by her dad Adam, mum Kelsie, brothers and sisters Callum, Jade, Chandi, Julianna and Aaron, grandparents Mike and Jane Gill, step-mum Lucy, extended family relatives, by all her dear friends and work colleagues in both Dundalk and Belfast, and by all who knew and loved her.
“Reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Dundalk (A91 Y3CX) on Monday afternoon from 4pm to 8pm.
“Removal on Tuesday morning 21st July, at 10.30am to Dardistown Crematorium, Dublin (K67 HP26), for a celebration of life service at 11.30am.”
A Gofundme page has been set up by Ethan Dornan in order to help Raven’s family in the wake of her death. It has raised over £5,000 in 14 hours.
It said: “On july 16th Raven Adams was the pedestrian in a hit and run incident while walking home from her work in belfast. This money will help relieve her family of the costs of the service as this is not cheap.”
If you would like to support the appeal to help Raven’s family with funeral costs you can do so via this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raven-adams?
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