Charity launched in memory of Cork child who died suddenly

Irene O'Connor (Béibhinn's mother) and Béibhinn's cousins, Brooke and Jacob O'Connor, at the launch of the Heart Angel Charity at City Hall. The Heart Angel is inspired by 9-year-old Béibhinn O’Connor from Cork who died suddenly in September of last year. It aims to celebrate and commemorate her life and the lives of other children who have passed away in Ireland. Picture: Siobhan Russell
A charity has been launched in memory of a nine-year-old girl who died suddenly in September of last year after a routine procedure following open-heart surgery.
The Heart Angel is inspired by Béibhinn O’Connor from Riverstick in Co Cork who was a much-loved only child.