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12 year old Saoírse Ruane laid to rest in Galway

Jonathan Duane
Jonathan Duane

03:35 10 Mar 2024


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The funeral of Saoírse Ruane took place in Galway this afternoon.

The 12-year-old who captured the hearts of the nation on the 2020 edition of the Late Late Toy Show, died earlier this week after a long battle with cancer.

Her segment inspired the Toy Show Appeal, which has raised over 17.5 million euro since.

Her funeral mass is was held at St. Peter and Paul's Church in Kiltullagh in Galway at two o'clock, with burial afterwards at Bullaun Cemetery.

Her family have posted on Instagram requesting privacy today, as they make 'one last journey' with their beautiful girl.


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