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Sunday World
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Virgin Media TV star pays tribute to beloved sister following her sudden death
Síomha Ní Ruairc shared the tragic news of her sister Úna's unexpected death on Instagram. Virgin Media star Síomha Ní Ruairc has paid tribute to her beloved sister following her sudden death. The gaeilgeoir, who presents popular podcast 'How To Gael' is also one of the weekend presenters on Ireland AM. Taking to Instagram, she shared the tragic news of her sister Úna's unexpected death. 'My sister Úna passed away two weeks ago. My beautiful, wildly intelligent and annoyingly driven sister died, and I'm heartbroken,' she captioned a carousel of pictures shared to Instagram. 'Ní chreidim é fós. Growing up, we were never without each other. In our teenage years, we absolutely killed eachother – as sisters do. 'As adults, we accepted eachother for exactly who we are and I'm so proud of everything she achieved in her too-short life." 'My family and I can't thank everyone enough for the support we've received since. The sandwiches, lasagnas, cakes. The chats, hugs, stories, touches of hands,' she continued. 'We have the most amazing network of friends, neighbours, colleagues and of course family. 'Go raibh míle maith agaibh. We've been blown away and so sincerely touched by the kindness of people. 'It reminds me of white blood cells, rushing to fight off infection. Community, rushing to help ease the pain,' she added. 'Now, we face a new normal without her. But she'll be with me – like a handprint on my heart. It'll never not be; Úna agus Síomha.' Úna passed away unexpectedly at her home in London on April 20th. News in 90 Seconds - May 9th 'A beloved daughter of Damhnait and Dermot and dear sister to Síomha, Aedín and her brother-in-law Cathal,' her death notice reads. 'Úna's passing is a huge loss to the family. Deeply regretted by her wider family; aunts, uncles, cousins and her good friends in both the UK and Ireland.' Her funeral was held at St. Patrick's Church, in Esker, Lucan on Tuesday morning, followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery, Lucan. Tributes poured in, remembering her as bright, clever and funny. 'What a beautiful tribute to Úna, one of the most intelligent and talented people I have ever been fortunate enough to know,' one school friend shared. 'When I remember her, I remember us singing songs from Wicked and Hairspray in the hallways of Coláiste Cois Life. She was never without a song. My utmost sympathies to her family and love from Germany.' Another mourner added: 'Deepest condolences to you Damhnait, Dermot, Síomha, Aedín & Cathal on the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Úna. The funeral mass was beautiful and you did her proud. 'Thinking of you all at this saddest of times and sending strength your way. Always remember to never forget all the countless happy times & memories and let them carry you through.' Another shared: 'Deepest sympathies on the passing of beautiful Una. I was so saddened to hear the news, and I am thinking of you all during this incredibly sad time. 'I have very happy memories of Una during our time studying physics and maths at Maynooth University. One of the smartest and brightest people I have ever met. She will be really missed.'
Irish Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tributes flow for 'selfless' young Irish woman who died unexpectedly in London
Tributes have been paid to an "incredibly smart, talented, warm and kind" young Irish woman who died 'unexpectedly' in London last month. Úna O'Rourke, originally from Lucan in Dublin but living in London for the past number of years, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 20. A death notice posted on remembered Una as "a beloved daughter of Damhnait and Dermot and dear sister to Síomha, Aedín and her brother-in-law Cathal". "Úna's passing is a huge loss to the family," the notice stated, adding that Una's untimely passing is "deeply regretted by her wider family; aunts, uncles, cousins and her good friends in both the UK and Ireland." Una graduated with first-class honours in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics from Maynooth University in 2012, and went on to become a lecturer and researcher at the Kildare university before she moved to London in 2017. In 2024, Una joined market research company The Insights Family, and in January of this year she was appointed Customer Success Manager. Friends, family and acquaintances have paid tribute to the popular young Dubliner, who has been remembered as a "kind, warm and selfless soul". A close pal said: "My heartfelt sympathies to all of you on the passing of your beautiful Una. Una was such a clever and funny person. I think I always felt like I couldn't keep up with her. She always had an even funnier comment whenever I thought I might have made a good comeback. I will miss her deeply." Another mourner added: "What a beautiful tribute to Úna, one of the most intelligent and talented people I have ever been fortunate enough to know. When I remember her, I remember us singing songs from Wicked and Hairspray in the hallways of Coláiste Cois Life. She was never without a song. My utmost sympathies to her family and love from Germany." A colleague of Una's at The Insight Family said: "A fellow member of the TIF London office, it was a pleasure to have known and worked with Una. A kind, warm and selfless soul, quick and witty, with an infectious laugh and sense of humour who will be dearly missed. Deepest condolences to Una's family who she told stories of in such glowing light. Rest in peace, Una. Another friend added: "My deepest condolences to Úna's family and close friends for such a terrible loss. I knew Úna since University and remember her as incredibly smart, talented, warm and kind. We lost touch in more recent years but I'm glad to have so many photos to look back on. I was really saddened to hear of the loss of such a special person as Úna, my thoughts are with you at this difficult time." While a fifth person said: "I'm so sorry to hear about Una's passing - my heart goes out to all her friends and family. She had a genuine heart and was so smart and witty, it is such a tragic loss to lose her so young. May you rest in peace, Una." Una's funeral mass was held St. Patrick's Church in Esker, Lucan on Tuesday morning, followed by burial in Esker Lawn Cemetery.
