'Full of life,' shock and sadness in Tipperary over passing of beautiful five-year-old girl
'Katie was so full of life and love...she left her mark on whoever was fortunate to have met her and I will never forget her beautiful smile and caring soul'
There is profound sadness and shock in Tipperary following the passing of brave five-year-old Katie O’Keeffe of Turtulla, Thurles, county Tipperary and Cork.
Katie "fell asleep peacefully at home on August 6, 2025 after her brave battle fought with such resilience and courage".
Her death notice on rip.ie reads: "Forever Five. She will be missed and loved always by her parents Siobhàn and Kevin, her little sister Ròisìn, her grandparents Gerard and Josephine Fahey, Kevin and Esther O'Keeffe and all her aunts, uncles, cousins and her wide circle of friends.
"House private at all times please.
"Mass of the Angels will take place on Sunday, August 10 in St Peter's Church, Moycarkey at 12 noon. Katie will be laid to rest afterwards in Aglish Cemetery with family and close friends.
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"Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Oscar's kids and Laura Lynn.
"Safe in the Arms of the Angels."
People have been posting tributes to Katie on rip.ie:
I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Katie was so full of life and love for you all. She left her mark on whoever was fortunate to have met her and I will never forget her beautiful smile and caring soul. Much love to you all at this awful time. Thinking of you and Katie xx
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Deepest sympathy to Siobhan Kevin and Roisin on the sad passing of Katie after an illness. My sympathy also to all the Fahey and O'Keefe families plus extended families. Rest in peace, Katie x
Dear, Siobhan, Kevin, Roisin and all Fahy & O’Keeffe family, our hearts break for you at this devastating time, on the passing of your most beautiful, brave little girl Katie. May her precious Soul Rest in Peace with all the little Angels around her. God give ye strength and love.
Very sad to hear this news of poor little Katie. My condolences to you all on the loss of your little girl. RIP little angel
Our deepest condolences to Kevin and Siobhan and all the family on the loss of your beautiful brave daughter Katie. We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time, may Katie fly high with the angels
Sincere condolences to Siobhàn Kevin, Róisín and to the Fahey and O’ Keeffe families on the very sad loss of little Katie. Words fail to express our deep sorrow for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers that you find the strength to get through the coming days.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous little Katie. What a doll. My thoughts are with you all and I pray you find strength to deal with this unbearable loss.