In May 2022, Malachy Ruane, husband to Cliodhna and father to their 3 children, Niamh, MacDara and Roisin, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

During Mal’s hard fought battle against this devastating disease he was unable to work and Cliodhna took time off work to care for Mal and to support him and their children through this period.

Sadly, on 31st March 2023, Mal passed away, leaving the Ruane family, his friends and the wider community utterly heartbroken.

On 1st January 2024, in the cruellest twist of fate, Mal and Cliodhna’s youngest daughter, Róisín, then aged 8, was diagnosed with Leukaemia.

Róisín was transferred to the Crumlin children’s hospital on 2nd January and admitted to St Johns ward, Oncology, on 3rdJanuary where she celebrated her 9th birthday on 5th January.

Not having had the chance to grieve the loss of their husband and father Mal, Cliodhna and the children are now solely focussed on doing everything they can to support Róisín and each other in their long battle against Leukaemia.

Since diagnosis, Cliodhna and Róisín have made frequent visits to the Crumlin children’s hospital in Dublin for ongoing chemotherapy treatment and tests, and numerous trips in and out of UHG, Galway.

Cliodhna is now caring for Róisín full time and unable to work for the foreseeable future.

The sense of loss and tragedy is incomprehensible, but the Ruane’s are fighters. If you wish to help Róisín on her way to recovery it would be much appreciated.

The Ruane’s are an integral part of the community of Oughterard and further afield. Both Cliodhna and Mal have been involved in GAA, soccer, fishing, athletics, park run and basketball over the years.

This fundraiser has been set up as so many people have expressed a wish to help.

Cliodhna has asked us to express her deepest gratitude and thanks for the overwhelming support and love the family have received from so many people.

Róisín’s Story

Eimear Kyne

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