The funeral of Athenry’s Saoírse Ruane, who captured the heart of the nation on the Toy Show in Covid times, is to take place tomorrow and Sunday
12 year-old Saoírse from Kiltullagh passed away on Tuesday after a long and brave battle with cancer
Saoírse is survived by her Mam and Dad Roseanna and Ollie, her sister Farrah Rose, her half-sister Rebecca, her grandparents Anne Ruane and Tony and Ann Brehony, and a wide circle of family and friends
However, in a post on Instagram today the family acknowledged the fact that Saoirse was loved across the country
They said - We think of you all today also as we know how much Saoírse was loved by the nation and the effect she had on so many people's lives.
It also said - Cancer you stole her from us, the life we had and our dreams. Life will never be the same
Saoírse inspired many fundraising efforts for children’s charities - one of those was 'Sing For Saoirse' which raised €60,000 for Galway Sick Kids Foundation.
Here is a clip of Saoírse singing, backed by Bravo Theatre group:
