Home Uncategorized “ALWAYS OUR LITTLE ANGEL!” Heartbreak as brave Kildare girl Abigail Egan, from Celbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with illness. Abigail was well known as one of the youngest members of Celbridge Town FC, having played for the club’s Academy and the Girls’ Under-8 team before she became ill. As news of Abigail’s heartbreaking passing spread, friends, relatives, and even strangers came together to pay tribute to her. Among the many heartfelt messages, it was her little brother’s emotional farewell—revealing what happened during Abigail’s final moments—that left everyone in tears.

“ALWAYS OUR LITTLE ANGEL!” Heartbreak as brave Kildare girl Abigail Egan, from Celbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with illness. Abigail was well known as one of the youngest members of Celbridge Town FC, having played for the club’s Academy and the Girls’ Under-8 team before she became ill. As news of Abigail’s heartbreaking passing spread, friends, relatives, and even strangers came together to pay tribute to her. Among the many heartfelt messages, it was her little brother’s emotional farewell—revealing what happened during Abigail’s final moments—that left everyone in tears.

Uncategorized Minh Anh · August 1, 2026 · Comments off

Abigail, from Celbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday surrounded by her loving family after a brave illness battle

Abigail Egan

Hearts are breaking across Co Kildare after the tragic passing of nine year-old Abigail Egan.

Abigail, from Celbridge, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday surrounded by her loving family after a brave illness battle. As news of Abigail’s sad passing spread, friends, family members and strangers have been paying tribute to her.

“We are heartbroken to share the news of Abigail Egan’s passing,” wrote her football club Celbridge Town on social media. “Abigail was nine years-old and played in the Academy and Under 8 Girls team before her illness.

“Her best friend and little brother Ben has just graduated from the Academy, with dad Paul as coach. A minutes applause on the first weekend of the season next month will be held in Abigail’s memory.

Abigail walks out with Katie McCabe before an Ireland game

“We extend our deepest condolences to Abigail’s mam and dad, Sinéad and Paul, and to her little brother Ben. May she rest in peace.”

Celbridge GAA Club also expressed sadness at little Abigail’s passing. They said: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of young Abigail Egan.

“We send our condolences to her parents Sinéad and Paul, her younger brother Ben, extended family and to all those who knew Abigail. Ár dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.”

Her death notice on RIP.ie reads: “With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful, brave daughter Abigail (aged 9) who died peacefully at home on 28th July 2026, surrounded by her family. Adored daughter of Sinéad and Paul, and the most loved sister and best friend of Ben.

“Abigail will be sadly missed and forever in the hearts of her grandparents Anthony and Mary Keating (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) and Michael and Irene Egan (Artane, Co. Dublin), her aunt Clare and her husband Craig, uncle Jonathan and his partner Sarah, her wonderful cousins Luke, Sophie, Khloe, Cara and Anna, extended family and friends. Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Friday morning (31st July) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge.

“Always our little angel, forever watching over us. In accordance with Abigail’s family’s wishes, those attending her funeral are encouraged to wear bright colours.”

People have also been expressing their condolences to Abigail’s family. “So very sorry for the loss of your beautiful little girl, may she rest in peace and may the happy memories you undoubtedly have help you through this tough time,” said one woman.

“Rest in peace little Angel. Your suffering is over. God Bless your family,” said another. And a third person said: “I am heartbroken for you all on the passing of your most beautiful, adorable, daughter, sister, granddaughter Abigail, rest in the arms of the angels little one, you got your wings far too soon.”

Minh Anh