Young woman, 24, who was struck and killed by driver after finishing a shift at the pub is laid to rest by loved ones
Published: 16:07 EDT, 21 July 2026 \| Updated: 18:32 EDT, 21 July 2026
An Irish woman who was hit and killed by a driver after she finished a pub shift has been laid to rest in Dublin.
Raven Adams, 24, had been working at The Thirsty Goat pub in Belfast before she was struck by a car on York Street about 2.40am on Thursday.
A man was also seriously injured in the collision and was taken to hospital.
Police said the driver 'fled the scene' but was arrested nearby.
Ms Adams, originally from Co. Tipperary, was given a funeral on Tuesday morning at Dardistown Crematorium in the Irish capital.
The Taylor Swift song Bigger Than the Whole Sky played as the congregation remembered the daughter and sister.
'I cannot contemplate life without you, Raven,' Ms Adams's older sister Chandi said.
'You were my sweet baby sister and the only reason I can stand here today is because I know you were happy.
Raven Adams was killed after being hit by a car in Belfast. She had just finished a shift working at a pub
'I have so many good memories of us together but in particular, you, me and Paul sitting talking for hours smoking rollies.
'It was impossible to feel awkward in your company, Raven.
'We would listen and dance to music from when we grew up - Mum's music; Lady Gaga, High School Musical and One Direction and by the time we would sit down to eat we would be absolutely starving from all the dancing.
'I will love you forever and ever.'
Ms Adams's sister also read out a message from her mother, Kelsie.
'I don't know how to go on without you,' she said.
'The world does not make sense without you in it. It's a cruel world we live in and we could do with many more people like you, Raven.
'My heart is shattered into a million pieces.'
Ms Adams, originally from Co. Tipperary in Ireland, was laid to rest in Dublin on Tuesday
Ms Adam's father, Adam, described her as a 'force of nature', adding 'no words' would do her justice.
He said she was 'fun, funny, silly and always messing around and smiling'.
'Raven was fiery and passionate, she was fierce and loyal and protective,' he said.
'She was so strong. She had her challenges in life but she didn't let them define her instead they made her into the independent and confident young woman that we all knew.
'The best way I can sum up Raven is through a Facebook post I keep seeing about her. Every time I go on Facebook it's at the top of my feed - she must want me to see it or something. The post simply reads: "If anyone could make lemonade when life gives you lemons, it was you kid." That was my girl.'
Ms Adams's aunt, friends and housemates also spoke at the funeral.
Francis Donaldson, 22, of Cardigan Drive in Belfast, appeared in court on Friday to face charges including causing death by dangerous driving.