RIP: Tributes paid to 'beautiful daughter and sister' from Kildare taken too soon
Abigail Egan (aged 9), Celbridge, Kildare passed on July 28 2026
The community of Celbridge, Co Kildare is in mourning following the passing of nine-year-old Abigail Egan, who has been fondly remembered as a “beautiful daughter and sister” and “our little angel.”
Abigail's parents, Sinéad and Paul wrote: “With the heaviest of hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful, brave daughter Abigail (aged 9) who died peacefully at home on 28th July 2026, surrounded by her family.”
Abigail is the adored daughter of Sinéad and Paul, and the most loved sister and best friend of Ben.
Abigail will be sadly missed and forever in the hearts of her grandparents Anthony and Mary Keating (Celbridge, Co. Kildare) and Michael and Irene Egan (Artane, Co. Dublin), her aunt Clare and her husband Craig, uncle Jonathan and his partner Sarah, her wonderful cousins Luke, Sophie, Khloe, Cara and Anna, extended family and friends.
The removal will take place to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge on Friday morning (July 31) arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Donacomper Cemetery, Celbridge.
Abigail’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following the link below.
House strictly private please.
Always our little angel, forever watching over us.
In accordance with Abigail’s family’s wishes, those attending her funeral are encouraged to wear bright colours.
Webstream
Funeral service: https://celbridgeparish.ie/webcam-celbridge
Tributes paid to Abigail on RIP.ie include the following: “So very saddened to read of the passing of your beautiful daughter and sister Abigail, wishing you strength at this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May Abigail rest in peace with all the other little angels taken far too soon x.”
And: “Sinead, Paul and Ben, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Abigail. There are simply no words. Thinking of you all in this difficult time xx.”
While another mourner wrote: “Sending love to all the family, thinking of you all.”
And another added: “There are no words that can offer you comfort at this horribly sad time.Sinead, Paul, Ben, Tony, Mary, and all the extended family please know that all at Lucan Golf Club stand with you in this your darkest hour. May Abigail’s gentle soul rest in peace and may all the memories you have made stay with you forever.”