' I will carry you in my heart for the rest of my days'- Heartbroken mother

There is a great sense of grief and despair following the death of a young teenage girl who bravely battled an illness for much of her young life.

Kaitlyn Louise Glackin from Donegal has passed away at the age of 15, peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 4 surrounded by her loving family. Her untimely death follows a long illness which she fought with great courage. 

She is mourned by her beloved family, including her devoted father Aidan; her sisters Clodagh and Niamh; her brother Tiernan; her cherished grandparents Gerard and Evelyn; her aunt Colette and partner Terence; her extended family circle, neighbours and friends.

Kaitlyn’s funeral Mass will take place today in St Agatha’s Church, Clar, on Friday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. 

Family flowers only; donations in Kaitlyn’s memory if so desired to Barretstown Children’s Charity care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.

Kaitlyn’s Mum Sarah Louise said: “It is with the heaviest and most broken heart that I share the passing of my beautiful daughter Kaitlyn who left this world on March 4, 2026.

“She was just 15 years of age.

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“Kaitlyn is predeceased by her beloved grandmother Bredge and her uncle Michael, Mountcharles. She will always be remembered with love by her auntie Roseanne and her cousins Ciaran, Oisin, and Daniel Ellison, her uncle Peter, and grandfather Tom Kennedy along with all her extended family.

“My sweet Kaitlyn I will carry you in my heart for the rest of my days. Please keep Kaitlyn in your thoughts and prayers.”