Young Donegal student Aisling O’Connor, who died following a tragic kayaking accident, will be laid to rest later this week.
Aisling (aged 21), from Ballyshannon, passed away on Monday – two days after an incident on a university trip in Co. Kerry.
Her funeral (Mass of Resurrection) will take place on Saturday 9th November at St Joseph’s Church the Rock, Ballyshannon at 12noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
A wake will be held at the family home in Abbey, Ballyshannon on Thursday from 6pm until 9pm and on Friday from 1pm until 9pm.
House private please to the family on the morning of the funeral.
Aisling is survived by her mother Sorcha Begley, Ballyshannon and David O’Connor, Cork, her brothers Ciaran, Matthew and sisters Clodagh and Maeve.
Tributes continue to pour in for the popular young woman, who was in her third year of an Industrial Biochemistry degree at University of Limerick.
It was announced yesterday that Aisling will be giving the gift of life to save others through organ donation.
Her father David, in a heartfelt tribute sent to Cork radio station 98fm, said: “Incredibly, within 10 minutes of her being pronounced dead yesterday, the liver transplant team identified Aisling as a perfect match for a patient of theirs. Even in death, Aisling continues to care for, enrich and help others in need. “
