A community has been left devastated after a double tragedy involving a father and daughter.
Heartbroken Serena Carney, from Swinford in Co Mayo, had been mourning the death of her father when she herself died just two weeks later.
Serena’s dad Sean Carney died at Galway University Hospital two weeks ago. Last Thursday, Serena also passed away while abroad and her family are now appealing for help to bring her home to be laid to rest.
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People in and around Swinford described Serena as “beautiful inside and out”, and they have been left saddened and shocked at the double tragedy that has befallen the family.
Her father Sean, whose wife has also passed on, was remembered by Swinford GAA where his sons John, Jason and Jamie were former players.
Mr Carney is survived by his sons, and second daughter Sharon and extended family.
A GoFundMe page HERE has now been set up to collect donations so Serena’s body can be repatriated.
A statement attached reads: “Serena tragically passed away today, the 16/2/23.In order to get her home unfortunately there are costs with it. We would ask for any small donation you can give, please. Thank you, Serena’s family.”
The fundraiser has raised an astonishing amount, with €50K of the €10K target donated within 24 hours and more than €61K raised by donations last night.
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