Very sad news.
A young Irish father in Dubai has died months after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Husband and father of three, Caoimin Keeshan, passed away on Sunday (3 November) surrounded by his family.
Caoimin had been diagnosed with an extremely aggressive, grade 4 malignant brain tumour in the summer of 2024.
Former Mayo hurling captain Aidan Connolly set up a GoFundMe page for the husband and father to raise money for his treatment.
“Caoimin is a loving husband and a wonderful father to Katie, Daithi and Caoimhe. Anyone who has ever had the pleasure of meeting Caoimin knows that he is a true gentleman, a dedicated family man and an avid supporter of all things Irish,” the page reads.
Over €120,000 was raised in donations.
Caoimin had undergone a gruelling seven-hour brain surgery that successfully removed 80% of the tumour, as well as nearly six weeks of a course of radiotherapy.
However, he encountered complications with his treatment and last month he was moved to palliative care.
Confirming Caoimin’s death, a statement on the GoFundMe page from Mr. Connolly reads:
“We are devastated to share that Caoimin passed away on 3rd November 2024. As you know, Caoimin has been bravely battling a brain tumour since the summer, he encountered complications with his treatment, and on Sunday that battle came to an end. Caoimin was surrounded by his family and passed peacefully.
“The family want to take a moment to express their heartfelt gratitude for your generous contributions and support during this difficult time. Your kindness means the world to them, and we appreciate every single donation and message of support. Thank you for standing with them during this challenging time.
“Caoimin will be repatriated in the coming days ahead of a funeral in Ireland. Funeral details to follow.”
Images via GoFundMe
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