RIP: 'Ray of sunshine'- Young girl dies suddenly at home paid tribute

Tributes have poured in for young Irish girl Niamh Kennedy who died suddenly at home leaving her family heart broken.

Niamh was from Ballymacward, Ballinasloe in  Galway and will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Eamonn and Zoe, sisters Libby and Rachel, brothers Thomas and Cianan, grandparents Marie, Tony, Winnie and Tommy, aunts and uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours and her many friends.

 FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:

Reposing at the Mortuary Room adjoining St. Peter and Paul's Church, Ballymacward, (Eir Code H53 YH60) on Monday, 14th of July, from 5pm to 7pm.

After reposing; there will be a 'Celebration of Niamh's life'. Private removal from her home, on Tuesday, 15th of July, to Shannon Crematorium.

Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie, from those who knew and loved the young girl, with one mourner writing,

"Heartfelt condolences to all the Kennedy family and to Niamh's teammates at Ballinasloe RFC on her far too early passing a very talented player. RIP Niamh".

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Another message said, "Our condolences to Zoe, Eamonn, Libby, Rachel, Thomas, Cianan, grandparents and extended families on the immense loss of your beautiful Niamh. I will miss our few words at parkrun on Saturday mornings. The whole community is grieving with you. Rest easy now Niamh and give strength to your loving family."

"It is with a heavy heart I learnt of Niamh’s passing. Niamh was a ray of sunshine who brightened up every room she entered, an exceptional student with a heart of gold. To Niamh’s parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family and great friends I offer my sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy. May you find strength in one another at this difficult time. Niamh’s memory will live on. In her short journey of life her contribution was wonderful. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis, coladh sámh, a Niamh".