It is a little over a year ago now that we got the devastating news that Steven’s cancer was incurable. To say he borne the illness bravely is such an understatement. Steven was so strong throughout his battle and I am so unbelievably proud of him. Steven never once gave out or complained at any stage. He only asked one thing of me and that was to die at home. We had truly hoped that situation would have been a long time in the future but unfortunately that was not to be...
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It is a little over a year ago now that we got the devastating news that Steven’s cancer was incurable. To say he borne the illness bravely is such an understatement. Steven was so strong throughout his battle and I am so unbelievably proud of him. Steven never once gave out or complained at any stage. He only asked one thing of me and that was to die at home. We had truly hoped that situation would have been a long time in the future but unfortunately that was not to be and Steven lost his battle on 4th April this year. One tiny bit of solace I can take from it all is that he did pass away at home. Put simply, this would not have been at all possible without the amazing support we received from the Galway Hospice. I could write an essay on the support we received from the team throughout all of Steven’s illness and since his passing but I’ll just say they were great and honoured Steven’s last request.
On 10th September 2017 The Galway Hospice are holding their annual Memorial Walk and myself and a few *friends & family* will be doing it in memory of Steven. I know there are so many worthy causes out there, but if you have a few Euro to spare and would like to put it to a good cause, please sponsor us through the link below. I know it is no Ultra Marathon 😊 but anything in memory of Steven is worth it to me.
Thanks all,
love Niamh, Shay & Eoin
*Gemma Maher, Eilish McLaughlin, Sinead Murray, Deidre Ni Cheallaigh, Denise Forde, Ciara Gallagher, Eimear McCarthy, Geraldine Woolley, Mary Curran, Roisin Tummon, Ann Marie Duggan
Supporters
81Noreen and Niall
Pat and Carol Egan
Comdt. Andrew Shinnick
Steve was a true gent and fellow Sniper. He is sadly missed by all of us within the Sniper Community of the Irish Defence Forces.
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Eamonn Casey
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Stevie was a great man, pure gent.
Supporters
Noreen and Niall
Pat and Carol Egan
Comdt. Andrew Shinnick
Steve was a true gent and fellow Sniper. He is sadly missed by all of us within the Sniper Community of the Irish Defence Forces.
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Eamonn Casey
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Stevie was a great man, pure gent.
Sean Cunningham
Congrats Niamh on all your fundraising for such a worthy cause!
Carly and noel
Well done niamh amazing cause I'm sire Steve would be so proud of all you have achieved, ur an inspiration to your boys xx
Lisa Mullin
Katherine Howard
Anonymous
Fantastic service. Well done Niamh xxx
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Tomas, Nicole & Ella
So sorry to be late with the donation, but you and Steven are always in our thoughts. We're so proud of you, Niamh. We hope the walk was a success!
Louise & Steve xx
Well done ladies xxx
Anonymous
Amazing cause , well done guys xxx Ann , Sean & Doireann
Martina Cleary
Well done Niamh! A great success.
Francis Lohan
Great cause, we're also very good to Mikey Lohan in his final days and to Francis Flynn (Eileen's brother) in the last 6 months of his young life.
Sarah lonsdale
Thanking of you all everyday xxx
Martin, Claire and Dylan
Well done to all that are walking
Padraic & Sandra Rhatigan
Niamh, Stephen would be so proud of the dignified and appropriate manner in which you are supporting this very worthy organisation. Hope to see you all there.
Cliona Kelly. Tuam
Mary & Ann Cunningham
See you on the walk
Alicia Dilleen
Wishing you all the very best. From Alicia and Family.
P and Anne Kitt
Hope to walk the prom with you all on Saturday
Helen Kelly
Best of luck Niamh x
Gerry and Aine Brady
Wishing you all the best on Saturday.
Catriona Doherty
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Mary Judge
Will walk with you Niamh
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Caroline Browne
Very best of luck x
Oonagh
Sinead McElhinney
Great what you're doing xx
Donal M C I
Niamh Gallagher
Fiona Gillan
Meabhdh and Oliver Foudy
Ann and Martin Gaffney
Good Luck to you all .xx
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Michael & Adele Lohan
In memory of Steven and to recognise the wonderful people at the hospice. May Steven's strength and courage live on within his family.
Susan Lohan
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Micheal, Caroline, Ruby and Faye
Best of luck Niamh.....great cause.
Jane Malone
With love.
Aoife
Alanna Gallagher
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Sandra Walsh
Shay and Eoin McColgan
For our very special daddy. Love and miss you loads xx
Mary & Daniel McColgan
Love Mum & Dad Xxx
Eilish
Until we meet again ❤xxx
Fran, Michael & Lara
Best of luck ladies!!!!
Maeve and Hugh
Teresa & Darragh
Best of luck folks!
Cliodhna Geraghty
Marie Gaffney
Xxx
Stephanie McS
In memory of Stephen and all those who have lost their brave fight.
Triona Lyons Newell
Seamus Gannon
John Greene
Gemma Grimes
Amanda cavanagh
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Eddie Carr
Peter Roche
Good luck x
Michael and Grace Mc Carron and family
In memory of a wonderful kind young man. God bless you all xx
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Neasa Newell
Such a worthy cause x
Eamon Hartley
Best of luck to the all the girls & everyone taking part.
Ruth Somerville
Well done Niamhy
Boyle Family, Dungloe
Edel Kelly
Great cause Niamh, you are an inspiration. 💗x
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Marie Loughlin
Cathy Newell
Aaron and Claire Gallagher
Emma Russell
Gemma Maher (McColgan)
For my brother