Ciara Kelly 'desperately clinging to routine' after heartbreaking loss
Newstalk presenter Ciara Kelly said she is ‘desperately clinging to routine’ after a very difficult few weeks.
The former GP and co-host of Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder shared last week that her ‘lovely’ older sister, Dara, passed away following a ‘ferocious’ battle with cancer.
Taking to Instagram, she said: ‘My lovely big sister Dara passed away this morning, and we’re all a bit devastated to be honest.
Ciara Kelly. Pic: Ciara Kelly/Instagram
‘It hasn’t been a great few days, to be honest. But she’s at peace now, and I think we’re all glad of that.’
She added: ‘Myself and the rest of the family are just a bit shocked.’
Dara’s funeral took place in Greystones last Friday, with heartbroken Ciara thanking her friends and followers for their support during this difficult time.
Ciara Kelly. Pic: Ciara Kelly/Instagram
This week, Ciara, who is currently doing her yearly 100 days of walking challenge, which she started back in 2019, celebrated a milestone.
Marking 50 days of walking, the Newstalk star admitted that she is ‘desperately clinging to routine’ after the heartbreaking family loss.
She said: ‘I am desperately clinging to routine, so the 100 days of walking is really good for me. I was at the gym this morning, going for a walk, and then into the office, and that’s how I have always, all my life really, dealt with things like this, when things are hard.
Ciara Kelly. Pic: Ciara Kelly/Instagram
‘Just try and keep going, and give yourself a bit of structure. And that’s where I am at. It’s helping me, it is…’
Fans of Ciara rushed to the comments to praise her, with one person writing: ‘Great advice! Well done Ciara, can’t be easy.
Another commented: Well done. Despite the huge trauma of losing your sister…you did it! Give yourself a big hug,’ while a third added: ‘You’re looking very bright and vibrant, keep the spirit.’
