Ireland

Saoírse Ruane, who inspired Late Late Toy Show appeal, dies aged 12

Galway girl appeared on RTÉ after having leg amputated due to rare form of bone cancer

Saoirse Ruane appeared on the Late Late Toy Show as an amputee. Photograph: Andres Poveda
Saoirse Ruane appeared on the Late Late Toy Show as an amputee. Photograph: Andres Poveda
Ronan McGreevy
Thu Mar 07 2024 - 11:58 • 4 MIN READ

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Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy

Ronan McGreevy is a news reporter with The Irish Times