Saoírse Ruane's mum shares heartbreaking tribute for Mother's Day

Saoírse Ruane's mum has shared a heartbreaking tribute this Mother's Day. 

"One last Mother's Day with you before you go... So grateful to have you today Saoírse," Roseanna Ruane said via Instagram stories.

Alongside the tribute, she posted a black and white photograph of her and Saoírse, giggling as they embraced.

Saoírse, aged 12, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her heartbroken parents, Ollie and Roseanna, on Tuesday, March 5.

The little girl captured the hearts of the nation after her inspiring appearance on the Toy Show Appeal.

Her funeral will take place today in her native Kiltullagh at 2pm.

This morning, Ryan Tubridy paid tribute to the little girl on his radio show. 

"It's with a heavy heart that I start today's show with just a mention of the most remarkable young person... I just want to mention her today because, well, we're here together and today is the day, sadly, of the funeral," he said.

He told listeners about his first meeting with Saoirse. "I met Sasha on The Late Late Show when she came on to talk about her prosthetic leg and her battle with cancer. And we became friends, and it was most unlikely friendship herself and her mom, Rosanna, and her dad, Ollie and her little sister Farrah Rose became part of my extended family. It doesn't always happen with the Late Late Toy Show."

Ryan had visited Saoirse and her family in Galway. 

"We had tea and cake and I suppose, ridiculously bouncing on her trampoline in the back garden," Ryan said.

May she rest in peace.