We're so thrilled with the life she led, says father of tragic Irish rower Ailish Sheehan

Latest: Ailish Sheehan's remains are due arrive off a plane from Poland at Dublin Airport, 8pm, Thursday evening, according to a spokesperson for Michael Downey's Funeral Home, Pallaskenry, writes David Raleigh.

Update 7.30pm: Ailish Sheehan's remains are due arrive off a plane from Poland at Dublin Airport, 8pm, Thursday evening, according to a spokesperson for Michael Downey's Funeral Home, Pallaskenry, writes David Raleigh.

Ms Sheehan, who is survived by her parents John, Catherine, and sisters Aine and Niamh, will lay in repose at her family home from Friday, 12pm, the spokesperson said.