Karen’s family look to ‘guiding star in heaven’

NEXT Tuesday was to be one of the proudest days of their lives — attending the graduation of their eldest daughter as a doctor.

Instead, Karen Guinee’s heartbroken parents were yesterday surrounded by grieving family and friends, including Karen’s younger sisters, Laura and Julie, as they laid her to rest.

The 23-year-old NUI Galway medical student was due to graduate on Tuesday and start training as a GP within weeks.