Funeral of four-year-old Fíanna Grace Harkin happening today
Requiem Mass in St. Columbas Church Straw is happening at two o’clock
A heartbroken County Londonderry community will say their final goodbyes to a four-year-girl who died at the weekend.
Fíanna Grace Harkin died after what’s been described as a "tragic" incident in Draperstown on Saturday.
A funeral notice said she was the beloved daughter of Brian and Karen and sister of Cahair, Shannon, Emma and Sara, granddaughter of Mickey, Madge, and the late Margaret.
Requiem Mass will take place in St. Columbas church Straw at two o’clock before the burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Tributes have been paid to the young girl online since here passing.
One online post said: “The Brightest star went to heaven yesterday and we are completely heartbroken.
“Fianna Grace Harkin was undoubtedly an old soul, a little granny who could buy and sell you and could strike up the best conversation with everyone she met. She kept us entertained every single day in life.
“Fianna loved Ballinascreen club, football and all the girls. She was our little mascot and never missed a game supporting her girls.
“No one will ever make sense of this tragedy because you simply can’t. We were all blessed with four wonderful, fun filled years with an angel who has gained her wings and is now in heaven watching over her heartbroken parents, brother, sisters, family, and friends.
"Rest in Peace little angel.
“We love you so much and we will miss you forever x”
Ballina Screen GAC also paid tribute to their “Precious angel.”
“Ballinasreen GAC are utterly heartbroken by the tragic and distressing death of our precious angel Fianna Grace Harkin.
“Our Club deeply appreciates the graciousness of the various county boards and teams in postponing the games, as well as the many heartfelt messages of sympathy coming in from our wider GAA family and beyond.”
In a statement the PSNI said it is “Currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a young child at a property in the Tirruadh Road area of Draperstown on Saturday evening, 8th June.
“A post-mortem will be held in due course to establish the cause of death. Enquiries are ongoing, and there are no further details at this stage.”
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