On the morning of June 5th, 2017, my young cousin, Alison Moore was thrown from a motorcycle and sustained a serious head injury. The fellow on the bike with her was uninjured.
Ally went first to Cavan Hospital and was later transferred to a hospital in Northern Dublin where she underwent surgery to relieve the pressure on her brain. A second surgery was done later in the week but on Saturday, June 10th, Ally died from her injuries. She was 25.
Sometimes it is so hard to be so far away. I just cannot imagine the pain and sorrow- my aunt and uncle and Ally's three sisters need prayers.
My daughter, who got to know Ally when she was in Ireland last winter, was distraught at the news. She called from Germany, where she is currently working, heartbroken.
There just are not words.
Many of my family have flown back to Ireland to be together and local families have offered to house any who need a place to stay. I am unable to but am there in spirit.
Such a loss is hard to imagine. Tributes poured in for our amazing girl. She is being waked at home and her funeral is scheduled for tomorrow morning in St LaobhÃns Chapel, Killeevan at eleven o’clock.
I will remember Ally's infectious laugh, her kindness and how much she valued family.
Rest in peace, dear cousin.
