10-year-old Sophie faces setback in cancer battle

Sophie Quirke, a 10-year-old girl from Mullinahone, Co Tipperary, has faced a setback in her battle against B Cell, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Just a week before completing her treatment, doctors found cancer cells in her spinal fluid and bone marrow. Sophie will now undergo more chemotherapy and surgery over the next year. A bone marrow transplant is needed, but this procedure is not available in Ireland, requiring her to travel abroad for treatment. A GoFundMe campaign called "Sophie’s Support Squad" has raised nearly €112,000 to help cover the family's expenses. The community has rallied around Sophie and her family during this challenging time.