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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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John Patrick Kierans

Late Late Toy Show: Viewers in floods of tears as Ryan Tubridy speaks to 'inspirational' Saoirse

Viewers were left in floods of tears after Ryan Tubridy was joined by an "inspirational little girl" on the Late Late Toy Show.

Galway girl Saoirse Ruane bravely opened up about having to have her leg amputated last year.

Saoirse had complained to mum Roseanna about having a sore ankle, and after going to the doctor, she was referred to A&E, with medics fearing a broken bone.

But heartbreakingly, it turned out to be a cancer tumour, which would ultimately lead to the youngster losing her leg.

The adorable eight-year-old had hearts melted when she told Ryan about her three wishes after she became sick.

The first was to appear on the Late Late Toy Show, something which came through for her on Friday night.

Being able to walk by Christmas was her second, something she did in style to a massive applause from the virtual audience.

And thirdly, she dreamed of going on a holiday with her family.

So Tubs, with the help of Aer Lingus and the BFG, surprised Saoirse and her mum with a once in a lifetime trip to Disneyland in Florida!

Twitter users were left in tears as the inspirational girl melted hearts across the country.

And after Saoirse appeared on with Ryan, the Toy Show appeal, in place instead of the usual competition, raised a staggering €830,000 in just minutes.

Saoirse, you really are such a brave and wonderful girl!

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