Orla Hogan Ryan was loved by all in Transplant Sport Ireland. She was always upbeat and positive despite the challenges life threw at her. Always with a smile and a giggle, Orla was in the middle of any social occasion. She certainly made the lemonade out of the lemons!
She has been part of Team Ireland for many years competing in swimming and in the 5k - travelling all over the world and enjoying every minute of it!.
Her vivacity, good humour, can-do attitude was admired by all in Transplant Sport Ireland. She was an inspirational figure for everyone on the team - and the tributes flowed in for her. She was described as "spreading joy wherever she went'', ''a lovely bubbly person', "the world just got a little less happy", "an amazing warrior".
We are all truly shocked at her sudden passing and it has left a huge void in our Transplant family. We will miss her terribly.
We send our condolences to her husband Ger and all her family - Transplant Sport Ireland will be at her Requiem Mass tomorrow to say the last goodbye.
May you rest in peace Orla - remembered forever!