A YOUNG Limerick mother has been described as “full of life” and a “beautiful soul with a heart that knew no limits” at her Funeral Mass today.
Clodagh Ferguson (25) from Corbally was found dead in a hotel in Limerick city last Wednesday. A post mortem was carried out on Thursday afternoon at University Hospital Limerick.
Her mother Sonia gave a heartfelt eulogy at her Requiem Mass, which took place today at St John’s Cathedral, Cathedral Place, saying that Clodagh’s presence lit up every room she entered.
Sonia said the defining role of Clodagh’s life was as a mother to her cherished son, Dylan.
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“Dylan was her whole world. She didn’t just love him. She lived for him. Every decision, every plan, every hope in the future had Dylan at the centre.”
“From the very beginning, she had a spark, a joyful energy that touched everyone around her. Whether it was through her laughter or hugs or just her kind presence, she made sure people felt seen, heard, and loved,” expressed Sonia.
“As a daughter, she brought pride and joy to her family. She was caring, thoughtful, and full of life. As a sister, she was the one you could always count on for a shoulder to cry on or secret to share or a spontaneous adventure… Her loyalty went deep, and once she loved you, that was forever.”
Sonia explained that her daughter’s life wasn’t always easy and that she had faced her share of challenges. “She never gave up. No matter how many times life knocked her down, she stood back up. Every setback, every hardship only seemed to make her stronger. She didn’t just survive. She fought.”
Clodagh’s sister Allida continued the eulogy, saying that she had “strength like no other” and “fierce determination” that inspired everyone around her.
“Clodagh showed us what strength really looks like, not just in the big moments, but in the everyday courage it takes to keep going, to keep loving, to keep believing that better days were ahead. We will all miss her laugh, her strength, her presence.”
Allida concluded that her sister’s story was far too short but was full of love, meaning and moments that they would never forget. “We promise to keep her memory alive, especially for her son, Dylan. He will always know how deeply he was loved. He will always know how special his mother was, not just to him, but for all of us.”
Fr John Daly performed the Funeral Mass and said that Clodagh was “larger than life” and “a very warm-hearted person.”
“She was able to make her feelings known and always had the sensitivity to take on board the feelings of other people.”
Several gifts were brought to the altar to remember Clodagh’s life; a picture symbolising her relationship with her son Dylan who was her whole world, earbuds representing her love of music, books symbolising Clodagh’s drive to always improve herself and perfume to highlight how she loved to be her best self, a phone to illustrate her wish to always be in touch with her loved ones and a dreamcatcher as a symbol of her following her dreams.
Clodagh was the adored daughter of Sonia, beloved mother of Dylan, cherished sister of Allida and Abi.
She is sorely missed by her grandparents Ann and Tom O’Halloran and Chris Ferguson, aunts, uncle, brother-in-law Evan, god father Patrick, Dylan’s father Dominic, cousins, extended family and many friends.