Five-Year-Old Offaly Girl Finishes Chemo Treatment

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Elsie Mae Scally has been battling Leukaemia for 28 months.

A five year old Offaly girl is celebrating after finishing her last chemo session. 

Kilclonfert's Elsie Mae Scally took her last round of medication yesterday after a 28 month battle with Leukaemia.

Her family had been planning a big party to celebrate but due to the restrictions they are asking people to beep their horn as they drive by their home. 

Her mum Richella says she's so grateful to everyone who supported them through their fight: 

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