A Monaghan Priest says we must 'celebrate the gift of life' in light of recent tragedies.
Ireland has been rocked by a number of tragic deaths in recent weeks, with a number of children losing their lives in difficult circumstances.
Fr Stephen Duffy says it can be very difficult to come to terms with any death, but especially when it happens to a child and it isn't accidental.
He's a priest in the Muckno Parish and said it can be a time for personal thought and reflection.