Called to the Bar in 2004 Ferga practised in family law and previously served as a committee member of the Irish Family Lawyers Association.

Margaret Heneghan posting condolences on RIP.ie said: “Ferga had a big presence in the family law bar room. She was a great barrister for her clients, both inside and outside of the court room.”

She is fondly remembered by her family, friends, colleagues and clients.

Ferga is survived by her husband Paul, her mother Alice, sister Aoife and brother Eoin.