Kildare parents travelled to funeral of inspirational Prosperous teacher (29)

Kildare parents made a 400km round-trip at the weekend to attend the funeral a much-loved teacher who tragically died.

Kathy Casey Byrne passed away aged just 29 after a short but very brave battle with cancer.

Kathy was a popular and inspirational teacher to pupils at Scoil an Linbh Iosa, Prosperous.

There was huge shock and sadness in the local commuity at her passing and dozens of parents and colleagues made the five-hour return journey to Ardagh in West Limerick to pay their final respects.

Kathy will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, Noel and her family and friends.

He is being mourned by her parents Pat and Daphne, sisters Melanie and Vanessa, brother Conor as well as a large extended family.

Kathy also had a wide circle of friends.

Kathy's Funeral Mass took place at St. Molua’s Church, Ardagh on Saturday afternoon and her remains were laid to rest afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Her family kindly asked mourners to offer donations in the church to the Irish Cancer Society.

Her death notice said; "May Kathy’s adventurous spirit be an inspiration to us all and may she Rest in Peace."

I bhFlaitheas an nAingeal go raibh sí. (She was an Angel from Heaven).