Emma Mhic Mhathúna RIP

arybvtcw0eolkf · 07-10-2018 3:03pm #1

Linking to BreakingNews

I'm actually lost for words right now, its like someone I know personally has died.

I was in Dealz when the news broke and everyone just stopped their shopping and expressed remorse.

May she rest in eternal peace, a very brave woman & mother.

The sadness in those eyes.. Rest in Peace X

Please can we avoid any political discussion on this thread.

Graces7 · 07-10-2018 3:05pm

Addilyn Swift Looter wrote: »

Linking to BreakingNews

I'm actually lost for words right now, its like someone I know personally has died.

I was in Dealz when the news broke and everyone just stopped their shopping and expressed remorse.

May she rest in eternal peace, a very brave woman & mother.

Amen. amen, amen. A brave lady.

Prayers for her family..

Ken. · 07-10-2018 3:17pm

Mod- Makikomi's post moved back to a thread of its own. This lady deserves a thread of her own.

sightband · 07-10-2018 3:18pm

I just heard on the news she is survived by her five children, there was no mention of their father. Are the children orphaned now? God help them.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 07-10-2018 3:22pm

sightband wrote: »

I just heard on the news she is survived by her five children.

Like I said in the OP, I was shopping in Dealz when the news broke and everyone just stopped there shopping and gasped.

So sad.

Ken. · 07-10-2018 3:22pm

sightband wrote: »

I just heard on the news she is survived by her five children, there was no mention of their father. Are the children orphaned now? God help them.

Mod-Separated/divorced. Let this be the last mention of anything like that.

Franz Von Peppercorn · 07-10-2018 3:22pm

RIP.

Pinch Flat · 07-10-2018 3:24pm

Desperately sad. So avoidable and needless. Rip a brave lady indeed.

Strazdas · 07-10-2018 3:25pm

Who knew we had such amazing women living in our communities up and down the country? There is hope for the country yet.

She won't be forgotten, incredible strength and dignity.

sightband · 07-10-2018 3:26pm

Putinbot wrote: »

Mod-Separated/divorced. Let this be the last mention of anything like that.

Apologies that wasn’t my intent. When I heard the news of only being survived by her children it was natural to assume they had now been orphaned which made it a lot more tragic.

Ygritte · 07-10-2018 3:27pm

Addilyn Swift Looter wrote: »

its like someone I know personally has died.

I felt the exact same when I heard it Addilyn Swift Looter, had a lump in my throat. RIP Emma. What an unbelievable woman.

HandsomeBob · 07-10-2018 3:29pm

RIP

A close relative of mine died in similar circumstances at roughly the same age. That was 12 years ago..... simply lost for words that misdiagnosis is still an issue.

retro:electro · 07-10-2018 3:31pm

“The 2013 smear said that I was healthy when I wasn't. And because of that then, I developed cancer. I'm dying while I don't need to die. My children are going to be here without me, and I'm going to be without them. I tried to do everything right by breastfeeding and being a full time mum and sacrificing my own life for them, and now I'm going to miss out. I don't even know if my little baby is going to remember me."

Just so horrendously sad. You think you’re doing everything right in life, only to have something as unjust as this happen to you so unnecessarily. The fact she leaves behind a little two year old breaks my heart. Brave lady. RIP.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 07-10-2018 3:36pm

retro:electro wrote: »

“The 2013 smear said that I was healthy when I wasn't. And because of that then, I developed cancer. I'm dying while I don't need to die. My children are going to be here without me, and I'm going to be without them. I tried to do everything right by breastfeeding and being a full time mum and sacrificing my own life for them, and now I'm going to miss out. I don't even know if my little baby is going to remember me."

Just so horrendously sad. You think you’re doing everything right in life, only to have something as unjust as this happen to you so unnecessarily. The fact she leaves behind a little two year old breaks my heart. Brave lady. RIP.

Gut wrenching sadness.

Hitman3000 · 07-10-2018 3:39pm

RIP Emma.
Sickening to hear the empty words from certain politicians at the sad news.

RobertKK · 07-10-2018 4:04pm

Very sad news and so young.

Terrible for her family and friends.
The public will remember her as a woman full of life. Despite what was facing her she came across as a fighter and wasn't going to allow her fate to ruin the time she had left.
A brave woman and she came across as a really nice and down to earth person.
If we all could leave this world with the positive impression she left on people, we would be doing very well.
RIP Emma Mhic Mhathúna.

Ken. · 07-10-2018 5:04pm

This is a very hard listen. Be warned there will be tears. Emma's interview on Morning Ireland about 5 months ago.

https://soundcloud.com/morning-ireland/this-isnt-fair-woman-speaks-after-terminal-cancer-diagnosis

Purple Mountain · 07-10-2018 5:09pm

I was in a cafe with my little boy when the news came up on my phone.
I'm not one to get upset over deaths of people in the media but this is totally different.
The tears ran down my face sitting across from my child thinking of Emma's 5 little children left without their mammy.
I am so so glad they have been left financially provided for but absolutely nothing will ever replace a mammy.
My sincerest condolences to those who loved her.

byhookorbycrook · 07-10-2018 5:09pm

Please make sure your daughters get the HPV vaccine. The screening test is just that, screening and some cases get through.

Ken. · 07-10-2018 5:13pm

byhookorbycrook wrote: »

Please make sure your daughters get the HPV vaccine. The screening test is just that, screening and some cases get through.

And lobby every politician to get it for our sons also.

My daughters mother(my ex) died from it 7 years ago and when the hpv became available my daughter was in second year. She wouldn't bring the form home. Rather rang me at lunch time to go sign it and hand it back to the principal that very day.

mzungu · 07-10-2018 5:21pm

A very brave woman.

RIP.

Summer wind · 07-10-2018 5:22pm

I was shocked to hear this news today. I know Emma has been very sick but I thought she would have had more time. She loved her children and to the end we can all see she did her absolute best for them. It’s heartbreaking that she will not be there to see them grow up. May she Rest In Peace.

batgoat · 07-10-2018 5:24pm

Putinbot wrote: »

And lobby every politician to get it for our sons also.

My daughters mother(my ex) died from it 7 years ago and when the hpv became available my daughter was in second year. She wouldn't bring the form home. Rather rang me at lunch time to go sign it and hand it back to the principal that very day.

Also worth noting that it's likely to become available for those aged 27 to 45 in the near future since it got clearance in the US the other day. Anything that can prevent in the long run is much needed.

Amirani · 07-10-2018 5:27pm

Very sad to hear. Awful thing to happen to a young woman and her children.

As has been said, this shows the importance of utilising the vaccination programmes available and not being tolerant of anti-vaxx conspiracy theorists that undermine them.

Gatling · 07-10-2018 5:38pm

If there ever was a woman who needs not to become forgotten it's Emma Mhic Mhathún ,
She stood alone in the darkest of times and fought and died ultimately for justice and the women , mothers, grand mothers ,sisters and aunts ,who were ravaged with cancer due to the government and private companies complete negligence ,
And she didn't scream ,roar and demand anything she fought with total dignity and respect ,

As a father and husband I can only imagine what her husband and children are going through,

Rip Emma Mhic Mhathún -Hero

McMurphy · 07-10-2018 5:45pm

There was absolutely no need for this young woman to have to die.

R.I.P Emma.

TheRiverman · 07-10-2018 5:54pm

Very very sad.Just think that Emma could still have
50 years approx of life ahead of her with her family and friends.May she rest in peace.

Mookie Blaylock · 07-10-2018 5:57pm

I had met Emma at 2 rallies down here when she was campaigning for awareness....a normal ordinary woman...who had an extraordinary ability to bring people together for a common goal... hopefully successive governments learn from the horrible mistakes that have been made
r.i.p.

vectorvictor · 07-10-2018 6:01pm

Very sad to hear and a jolting reminder of what the headlines and cause are really about.

Her children and family can be proud that their Mam achieved something in her 37 years that most people wouldn't in a lifetime - she fought hard and took injustice to task whilst simultaneously fighting for the healthcare needs of all women.

A very strong legacy and a person that will be remembered by so many who never met her.

07-10-2018 6:05pm

Thoughts and prayers with her family. God rest her.

Spanish Eyes · 07-10-2018 6:10pm

She is gone now may she rest in peace, but she has left a great legacy.

Those left behind must be devastated. Her poor kids, how will they deal with this loss.

I just mention that our family has been through a similar young death from cancer so I know how heartbreaking it is.

batgoat · 07-10-2018 6:15pm

Should have said this in my previous post. She was an incredibly courageous woman and hopefully will be remembered for it for decades to come. That interview on morning ireland was jaw dropping and incredibly difficult listening at time, can't imagine how it was for her..

dublinman1990 · 07-10-2018 6:17pm

I only heard this sad news on Nuacht earlier. I'm really gutted for her family that her kids are now going through the rest of their life without their mother by her side. She is a hero for us all who live in this country. Her bravery & honesty throughout her campaign to get improvements for cervical cancer services in this country will never be forgotten. R.I.P.

EdgeCase · 07-10-2018 6:19pm

Very sorry to hear this and my condolences to her family and friends.

Despite very harrowing and tragic circumstances, she took on the powers that be to better the lives of others in similar circumstances and I think that's something that she and her loved ones can be immensely proud of. She made an enormous difference to the lives of other women impacted by this and also shone a huge light on the structures that brought it about and has hopefully created a lot more transparency.

I know that's no consolation to the loss of a your mom, wife, daughter, sister or friend, but her legacy is enormous and has I think she will always be remembered for the extremely intelligent, powerful and dignified way she handled this.

RIP to a really great Irishwoman.

TheValeyard · 07-10-2018 6:22pm

Horrible news!

No need for this to happen

Condolences to her family and those poor kids.

May she rest in peace.

Spanish Eyes · 07-10-2018 6:24pm

I really feel for the other women who have been given similar devastating diagnoses. It must be terrifying for them to see their sister in arms gone so quickly.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 07-10-2018 6:27pm

Putinbot wrote: »

This is a very hard listen. Be warned there will be tears. Emma's interview on Morning Ireland about 5 months ago.

https://soundcloud.com/morning-ireland/this-isnt-fair-woman-speaks-after-terminal-cancer-diagnosis

I remember it almost word for word, I can't listen again. Sorry.

I've never seen or heard sadness like that of Emma's voice during her interviews or the look on her face when she spoke.

JupiterKid · 07-10-2018 6:30pm

Rest in Peace Emma.

Very brave woman and her untimely and tragic death was not in vain.

FrancieBrady · 07-10-2018 6:34pm

Just incredibly sad. A brave and outstanding human being.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 07-10-2018 7:11pm

This poor woman. And her children. RIP.

Tell me how · 07-10-2018 7:29pm

Putinbot wrote: »

This is a very hard listen. Be warned there will be tears. Emma's interview on Morning Ireland about 5 months ago.

https://soundcloud.com/morning-ireland/this-isnt-fair-woman-speaks-after-terminal-cancer-diagnosis

I heard that interview live that morning and was crying myself by the end of it.
Most heartfelt piece I've personally ever heard on the radio.

The end of it when both Emma and the interviewer were in tears and couldn't speak is haunting. I'll never forget it.

fergus1001 · 07-10-2018 7:35pm

she was a brave lady and fought hard for her children

I send my condolences to the family and hope that her children grow up knowing she fought for them to the bitter end

percy212 · 07-10-2018 7:36pm

I don't think she looks sad in the OP photo. I think she looks valiant and full of resolve. I'd love to know when some government heads are going to roll. We have lost a great Irish citizen.

fits · 07-10-2018 7:41pm

Tell me how wrote: »

I heard that interview live that morning and was crying myself by the end of it.
Most heartfelt piece I've personally ever heard on the radio.

The end of it when both Emma and the interviewer were in tears and couldn't speak is haunting. I'll never forget it.

Agreed. I had to pull over and call my husband i was so upset. Condolences to her family.

Ms2011 · 07-10-2018 7:47pm

Heart breaking....this should never have happen.
RIP xx

Ms2011 · 07-10-2018 7:49pm

retro:electro wrote: »

“The 2013 smear said that I was healthy when I wasn't. And because of that then, I developed cancer. I'm dying while I don't need to die. My children are going to be here without me, and I'm going to be without them. I tried to do everything right by breastfeeding and being a full time mum and sacrificing my own life for them, and now I'm going to miss out. I don't even know if my little baby is going to remember me."

Just so horrendously sad. You think you’re doing everything right in life, only to have something as unjust as this happen to you so unnecessarily. The fact she leaves behind a little two year old breaks my heart. Brave lady. RIP.

My mother died of breast cancer at 39 when I had just turned 2, I don't have any memory of her sadly

goldenhoarde · 07-10-2018 8:05pm

Our thoughts and prayers are with her kids and family on this dark day for them.

2018 is a dark year in health but Emma along with others will stand out for many years as a bright shining light that we as the people of Ireland need to heed so this type of thing doesn't happen again.

May be of little comfort now but her young ones one day will see what a brave brave mother they had.