RIP: Tributes paid to Offaly woman 'whose courage was an example to us all’
Tributes have been paid to a very popular young woman and talented Offaly athlete who passed away over the weekend.
Naomh Mhuire Athletics Club, Daingean led the tributes, saying it was “so saddened to hear of the passing of our club member Ciara Moran”.
“Ciara always represented Naomh Mhuire AC with great distinction, a very determined young lady who received many awards for her achievements both in Offaly and further afield.
“Ciara was very well known in the running community within Offaly and her absence will be felt deeply, none more so than with us at Naomh Mhuire.
“We, as a club, are proud to have had such a talented athlete compete for us. A lady who was proud to wear the club singlet right up until the time of her recent illness,” the social media post said.
The club sent its condolences to her parents Frank and Ann, her sisters Niamh and Claire and to all her extended family and friends.
Fit Squad Gym also posted a tribute: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Ciara Moran, Croghan. For many years Ciara was an integral part of our Bootcamps, her personality, humour and energy was infectious, while her determination , strength and courage was an example to us all. To Ciara’s family, relations and wide circle of friends, we offer our deepest sympathies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis”.
Her death notice on RIP.ie said: “Ciara Moran, Coole, Rhode, Offaly. Our Ciara (32 years) passed away peacefully in The Beacon Hospital after an illness bravely borne with great dignity with her heartbroken family by her side. She will be forever missed by her mother Anne, father Frank, sisters Claire and Niamh, brother-in-law Mark, Niamh's fiancé Patrick, nieces Kate, Hannah and Hayley, nephew Tomás, Uncle and Godfather John Flynn, cousin and best friend Maureen, The Lambe and O’Regan families, uncles, aunts, gran-aunts, gran-uncles, cousins, relatives, friends, work colleagues and neighbours”.
Reposal was in Larkin’s Funeral Home on Saturday, October 31st.
Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on Sunday at 1:00pm in St. Brigid’s Church, Croghan followed by burial in Croghan cemetery.
“The family would like to thank you for your kindness and support at this sad time. The Moran family would also like to thank Professor Jennifer Westrup, Dr Eoin Tiernan and all the staff at The Beacon Hospital, our local public health nurses, doctors and staff at Kilnacourt Surgery for the excellent care Ciara received,” the death notice said.