Keith  fondly remembers Bronagh’s larger than life personality and a friendship which developed over the years. Remembering their previous charity walks together.

“This time she will be watching us from above, laughing at our antics and delighted that we are the ones with blisters on our feet,” he said.

“Bronagh came into our lives when she left school and started her training, which wasn’t always a bed of roses. She and I had plenty of differences of opinion, usually resulting in the scissors being thumped down and the back doors being slammed with the words, ‘I am leaving’. Next morning the head came around the door with a big smirk on her face and the word ‘well’…

“After qualifying Bronagh progressed from being a stylist to becoming my assistant manageress. Always loyal and watching my back both in and out of work.”

When Bronagh was diagnosed with a stage four brain tumour was “like an earthquake” in the salon.

We were all so devastated but typical Bronagh said to me, ‘Agh, well I may just get on with it’. She was always so strong and positive, smiling all through the pain.

“We miss her so much. Her sense of humour, and love of hair accessories and the colour orange. We miss her daily, she was an amazing girl.”

Bronagh had so many loyal customers. We have had a donation of £500 to the fundraiser. So far it is going well and our aim is to raise £5,000.”

The salon has decided to fundraise for Brainwaves NI which works with people affected by brain tumours in Northern Ireland, and their families.

The fundraising walk at Castlewellan Lake will take place on Sunday, October 2.

To make a donation visit: http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Keith-Kane4