Irishman who lost his daughter to the Ebola virus is ‘lucky to be alive’

A man who lost the daughter of his former girlfriend has been “lucky” to be left with her.

In a message posted on Twitter, the man wrote: “Today I lost my beautiful daughter to Ebola virus and we are all lucky to be here.”

A funeral is planned for Friday at St Columba’s Church in Killarney. “

She was in no way related to anyone at home and I have a huge heart for everyone.”

A funeral is planned for Friday at St Columba’s Church in Killarney.

A post-mortem examination will be held on Thursday to determine the cause of death.

The man, who cannot be named, posted a message to his Twitter account saying: “I lost my lovely daughter to an Ebola virus.

She was just 19.

A post on the family’s Facebook page, in which the man was pictured smiling, read: “The family of @troymackinac_ has lost a precious daughter to @EbolaTrial in London. “

I love you all.”

She is resting at home with her mum.” “

Please stay strong, you are all loved.

She is resting at home with her mum.”

Read more about the Ebola crisis in The Irish Sun, Ireland, Sunday and Wednesday.