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Sunday World
11-05-2025
- General
- Sunday World
‘An inspiration' – Sister's touching eulogy for young nurse who died suddenly
Sister's emotional eulogy remembers kind-hearted Louth woman who was loved by patients, teammates and friends, as over €143k raised to bring her home A heartbroken sister of Maire Claire Rogers, the Louth nurse who died suddenly while on holiday in Australia, told mourners at her funeral to celebrate the wonderful 24 years she had on this earth. Brave Grace Rogers said her beloved sibling had a smile that could light up any room and was inspirational to everyone around her. Hundreds of people attended the requiem Mass amid beautiful sunshine in Togher Church on Saturday. Grace recalled how Maire Claire had spent the last two weeks of her life living life to the full. She was with her boyfriend Paraic, who she adored, visiting her two favourite people in the whole world, her sister Heather and best friend Roisin, both of whom had been living in Sydney. Grace said: "Marie Claire had a smile that could light up any room, she had an infectious energy that inspired everyone around her, she wore her heart on her sleeve and it was open to everyone. "This was evident in the love she shared with the love of her life Paraic. Paraic entered our lives two years ago and the impact he made on Maire Claire and our family can't be overstated. "Every time he walked into our kitchen Maire Claire's eyes lit up. She loved nothing more than walking the beach with him." Grace said her family got great comfort from knowing their daughter and sister spent the last two weeks of her life with the people she loved most in this world - her favourite people and best friends Heather and Roisin. She said: "What an amazing two weeks they had, from a hot air balloon, to a sky dive to snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, she experienced more things in those two weeks with her best friends than most people experience in a lifetime." Marie Claire was a keen Gaelic footballer. Maire Claire works as a nurse at St Joseph's Hospital, Ardee and Grace said her smile translated so well into her nursing career as she was also caring by nature. She added: "Over the past two weeks it has been so comforting to hear how much she was adored by colleagues and patients. "Football also played a massive part in her life and the Finbarr ladies were like a family to her. "A messer in training but once she took to the field she gave 110pc every time and was instrumental in all the great successes the club has shared." Members of the club lined up to honour her as her cortege made its way both in and out of Togher Church. The Parish Priest Fr Paddy Rushe told mourners that there were "no words that can carry the weight of the moment." Marie Claire Rogers News in 90 seconds - 11th May 2025 He said: "We gather not only in mourning but also in shock, disbelief, it still feels impossible to accept that Marie Claire, so young, so full of life, so loved, is no longer with us. "Her absence leaves a silence that will echo loudly, not just in her family but in every place where her smile once lit up the room. Her voice lifted spirits and her presence brought warmth and joy." She is survived by her father Andrew, mother Mary, sisters Grace, Heather, and Frances and partner Paraic. A Go Fund page to help the County Louth family bring Maire Claire home from Australia and pay for their expenses, has raised over €143,000. Over 3,500 people contributed from all over Ireland and across the globe.
Irish Independent
11-05-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
‘She was an inspiration to everyone' – Sister's touching funeral eulogy for sister (24) who died in Australia
Brave Grace Rogers said her beloved sibling had a smile that could light up any room and was inspirational to everyone around her. Hundreds of people attended the requiem Mass amid beautiful sunshine in Togher Church on Saturday. Grace recalled how Maire Claire had spent the last two weeks of her life living life to the full. She was with her boyfriend Paraic, who she adored, visiting her two favourite people in the whole world, her sister Heather and best friend Roisin, both of whom had been living in Sydney. Grace said: "Marie Claire had a smile that could light up any room, she had an infectious energy that inspired everyone around her, she wore her heart on her sleeve and it was open to everyone. "This was evident in the love she shared with the love of her life Paraic. Paraic entered our lives two years ago and the impact he made on Maire Claire and our family can't be overstated. "Every time he walked into our kitchen Maire Claire's eyes lit up. She loved nothing more than walking the beach with him." Grace said her family got great comfort from knowing their daughter and sister spent the last two weeks of her life with the people she loved most in this world - her favourite people and best friends Heather and Roisin. She said: "What an amazing two weeks they had, from a hot air balloon, to a sky dive to snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, she experienced more things in those two weeks with her best friends than most people experience in a lifetime." Maire Claire works as a nurse at St Joseph's Hospital, Ardee and Grace said her smile translated so well into her nursing career as she was also caring by nature. She added: "Over the past two weeks it has been so comforting to hear how much she was adored by colleagues and patients. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more "Football also played a massive part in her life and the Finbarr ladies were like a family to her. "A messer in training but once she took to the field she gave 110pc every time and was instrumental in all the great successes the club has shared." Members of the club lined up to honour her as her cortege made its way both in and out of Togher Church. The Parish Priest Fr Paddy Rushe told mourners that there were "no words that can carry the weight of the moment." He said: "We gather not only in mourning but also in shock, disbelief, it still feels impossible to accept that Marie Claire, so young, so full of life, so loved, is no longer with us. "Her absence leaves a silence that will echo loudly, not just in her family but in every place where her smile once lit up the room. Her voice lifted spirits and her presence brought warmth and joy." She is survived by her father Andrew, mother Mary, sisters Grace, Heather, and Frances and partner Paraic. A Go Fund page to help the County Louth family bring Maire Claire home from Australia and pay for their expenses, has raised over €143,000. Over 3,500 people contributed from all over Ireland and across the globe.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish nurse tragically dies in Australia days after arriving to see her sister
A 23 year-old County Louth ladies footballer has died suddenly in Australia after a short illness. Recently qualified nurse Marie Claire Rogers passed away in a Sydney hospital last Monday morning Ms. Rogers arrived in Australia several days before her passing to visit her sister Heather, who has been on a year's break there with friends. It is understood that she took ill on Friday, only a few days after she had landed in Australia and her condition deteriorated over the weekend. Her devastated parents Andrew and Mary were on the long journey out to see her but she sadly passed away. Friends say she wasn't feeling well on Friday and went to see the doctor. The medic did a blood test and discovered she had leukaemia. She was immediately taken into hospital for urgent treatment but her condition seriously deteriorated over the weekend and she sadly died. The whole seaside Togher and Annagassen area of County Louth is devastated by her tragic death. Maire Claire played Gaelic football with her local Naomh Fionnbarra club and her dad is also a prominent ladies football referee. In a statement published on Facebook Naomh Fionnbarra said: "Our club and community are beyond shocked and saddened at the sudden passing of our cherished club member and friend Marie Claire Rogers in Sydney, Australia. "As her many friends, team mates, and colleagues come to terms with the devastating news, we offer our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the extended Rogers and Osbourne families both at home and abroad. As a mark of respect to Marie Claire and her family, all club activities are suspended until 12 noon on Wednesday. "Marie Claire's passing has brought a wave of sorrow and grief across the community. Offers and messages of support have been pouring in and are greatly appreciated." The club is also holding an evening of remembrance in honour of Maire Claire. In a tribute on social media one friend , Derek Rath wrote: "Maire Claire was an AMAZING nurse and colleague. Maire Claire was the type of nurse that if you saw her in the ward you knew you would have a good day. RIP Marie Claire I have nothing but amazing memories of you." Another friend, Emily Doye said: "My heart goes out to Marie Claire's family and friends at this devastating news, such a beautiful young girl with her whole life ahead of her." Apart from her parents Marie Claire is survived by her sisters Frances, Grace and Heather. A Go Fund Me page for the family has also been set up. The family have also been given consular assistance by Irish Department Foreign Affair officials in Sydney.
