As I write that sentence, even now I feel like putting the laptop away again, so I don’t have to face it. Dara was completely well until nine months ago when an unexpected diagnosis of incurable cancer threw all our worlds sideways. They’re young, they’re your peer, they’re your oldest pal, your earliest playmate. Sitting either end of the couch giggling, when we were so small that our feet met in the middle. And singing, so much singing.

Source: Irish Independent March 01, 2026 08:33 UTC