THE six-year-old schoolgirl who was hit by a truck in Co Galway over the weekend "died wrapped in her daddy's arms" after the tragedy. Ula Grigaitytė sadly passed away at the scene on Saturday after she was struck by an oil delivery truck on the Headford Road at the junction with Sandyvale Lawn estate. The schoolgirl had been enjoying the sunshine and riding her bike alongside her father, who was on foot, at the time of the tragedy. In an emotional notice online, Ula’s parents, Egle and Linas said: "It is with profound sadness that Ula’s parents, Egle and Linas, share the tragic news of their little daughter’s death on Saturday, 05 April. "Ula, 6 years, died wrapped in her Daddy's arms following an accident. "Deeply loved by her heartbroken parents, grandparents Laima and Raihondas, uncles Ramúnas, Paulius and aunt-in-law Thaine, Riihuydas and aunt-in-law Tatjana, cousin Darius and Ula’s relatives in Lithuania. "Ula will be greatly missed by her best friend Killian, her playground friends, playschool friends, and school friends, by all the school community and neighbours." Quoting Harry Potter, her heartbroken family added: "But know this; the ones that love us never really leave us." A funeral gathering for Ula, who was a Senior Infant pupil at Scoil Róis Primary School in Salthill, will take place from 2pm to 4pm at the O'Flaherty Funeral Parlour in Galway this afternoon. And the little girl's heartbroken family said friends can leave pictures and flowers for Ula at the ceremony. The notice said: "This gathering will provide an opportunity for family and friends to meet. "Perhaps Ula’s friends may find comfort in participating in saying ‘goodbye’. "If not, they might like to prepare a picture to place in the coffin after the gathering. "The coffin will be closed for the duration of the funeral, and flowers would be lovely on top. Single flowers are most welcome. "Selected music will be played during the reposing and a few ‘words’ spoken in loving memory of Ula at 4 pm approximately. Private cremation to follow on Thursday", April 10, 2025". The family added: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness at this very difficult time." 'THE ENTIRE COUNTRY IS WITH YOU' Locals have been left devastated by the tragedy, with many laying flowers, teddies, messages of sympathy and candles close to where the crash took place. And tributes have continued to pour in for little Ula, with mourner telling her parents "the entire country is with you". One person wrote: "My deepest Condolences goes out to Egle and Linas and the entire family. "Ula was a sweet little Angel and will be greatly missed by her friends in school and everyone that got to know her." Another added: "We have fond memories of Ula playing in the estate, a ray of sunshine. You are very much in our thoughts". Ula's soccer coach told how she was "a credit" to her parents. He added: "An absolute joy to be around, always smiling and she'd give me a giggle every week without fail. "I feel honoured to have had her in our sessions and I hope we brought her as much joy as she brought us. Ula you will be missed." GARDA APPEAL Another mourner said: "Such a truly bright and beautiful girl, Ula will always be remembered with warm thoughts. It was a pleasure to have spent time in her company, she really was a joy. "Hoping we, as a community, can somehow help carry a part of your pain." The young girl was fatally injured at the scene of the crash, which took place at around 12pm on Friday, and her body was removed for a post mortem examination. The driver of the truck involved in the incident, aged in his 30s, was uninjured. Gardai are still appealing for witnesses to the crash to come forward. A spokesperson added: "Gardai are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area of the Headford Road (N84) between Coolough Road/Headford Road junction and the entrance to Tirellan Heights/Headford Road junction in Galway city between 11:45am and 12:15pm today Saturday 5th April 2025 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."