Mayo Garda does 340km charity cycle in honour of Little Blue Hero

On 15 June 2025, Honorary Garda Saoirse Duggan of Claremorris Community Engagement Area sadly passed away and ascended to the rank of Heavenly Garda.

Saoirse was a beautiful, bright young member of Little Blue Heroes who was taken from all who loved and knew her far too soon. She now patrols the heavens, continuing to protect us all from above.

To honour Saoirse’s memory, Community Garda John Monaghan of Claremorris Garda Station undertook a 340km charity cycle, raising much-needed funds for Little Blue Heroes. Named “Saoirse’s Sunshine Cycle,” the event took place on 20 June 2026, during the weekend marking the first anniversary of Saoirse’s passing.

Little Blue Heroes is a charity that supports families of children with serious illnesses and relies entirely on fundraising and donations to continue its invaluable work.

On behalf of Garda Monaghan, An Garda Síochána Mayo would like to sincerely thank everyone who generously supported and donated to this wonderful cause.

Thanks to your kindness and generosity, an incredible €23,100 was raised for Little Blue Heroes.

A cheque presentation took place recently, with Saoirse’s mother, Martina Duggan, and Community Garda John Monaghan pictured alongside Garda Audrey Garvey, the Little Blue Heroes representative for Mayo.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Saoirse’s Sunshine Cycle such a tremendous success. Your generosity will make a real difference to families facing the challenges of childhood illness.

Forever our Little Blue Hero, forever our Heavenly Garda.