How did the Camino walk help Tracey Monaghan cope with her grief?

The Camino walk organized by Anam Cara, a bereavement support group, gave Tracey the chance to openly talk about her daughter and connect with other parents who had experienced similar losses, helping her feel less alone in her grief.

What is Anam Cara doing to support other parents who have lost children?

Anam Cara is inviting more parents who have lost children to join them on the Camino walk next year, providing a rare opportunity for them to step away from daily life and find hope in shared experiences.

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Bereaved Mother Finds Solace in Camino Walk with Other Grieving Parents

Q: What happened to Tracey Monaghan's daughter Toni Marie Kenny?

Tracey Monaghan's 17-year-old daughter Toni Marie Kenny died by suicide just days before Christmas 2023.

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Summary

Tracey Monaghan lost her 17-year-old daughter Toni Marie to suicide two years ago
Camino walk with other bereaved parents had a life-changing impact on Tracey
Talking about her daughter and hearing others' stories helped Tracey feel less alone

Bereaved Mother Finds Solace in Camino Walk with Other Grieving Parents

In November 2025, Tracey Monaghan, a mother from Mullingar, Co Westmeath, is reflecting on the life-changing impact of a Camino walk she took with other bereaved parents last month. Tracey's 17-year-old daughter, Toni Marie Kenny, died by suicide just days before Christmas 2023, leaving Tracey devastated.

Tracey says that in the aftermath of such a tragic loss, people often avoid conversations about grief, leaving her feeling very much alone. However, the Camino walk organized by the all-island bereavement support group Anam Cara provided Tracey with a rare opportunity to openly share her story and listen to the experiences of others in similar situations.