Olympian Sarah Lavin opens up about heartbreaking pain since ...

TWO MONTHS on from her boyfriend Craig Breen's tragic death, Sarah Lavin's pain is 'just as raw'.

The Limerick Olympian has opened up about the heartbreaking story of losing her rally star boyfriend.

She told the Irish Examiner: "My heart is broken. It will be for quite a while, if not always.

 "Every day has a kind of sadness. But Craig was an incredibly happy person and his smile was so infectious. I try my best, when I can, to live how he taught us to."

"Above all, Craig made me incredibly happy and any athlete knows, the greatest weapon you can have over strength, speed, power, is happiness.

"He was just a beautiful soul, inside and out. It’s going to take time. I know that."

The Irish rally driving star passed away following a testing accident after colliding with a pole ahead of the Croatia Rally.

At the time Sarah Lavin shared a heartbroken tribute to the Waterford-native on social media.

She said: "My best friend, I will miss you forever Craig. Thank you for showing me true love.

"You were so much more than a driver to so many people. I will love you always, sweet dreams sweetheart."

The comments were full of well-wishes to the Limerick athlete during the unbearable time.

Fellow Olympian Kellie Harrington said: "Thinking of you, rest well Craig."

Team Ireland said: "We are so sorry for your loss Sarah. We’re all thinking of you."

Hockey World Cup finalist and Olympian Roisin Upton offered: "So sorry Sarah. Sending love."

Hyundai teammate Dani Sordo paid tribute to Breen after revealing his emotional devastation.

Sordo posted on social media: “Someone wake me up from this nightmare.

“I can’t believe the call from a few hours ago, saying you’re leaving us forever.

“I’m in Germany tomorrow to tune up your Croatia car. It’s not possible.

“Rest in peace Craig, friend. You are loved very much and you know it.

“Good luck to family and friends.”

Lavin now bravely faces the busiest part of her season.

She was announced yesterday as the Irish flagbearer at next week’s European Games in Poland, and from there all roads lead to Budapest for the World Championships in August.

Lavin knows one of the best ways to honour Breen now is to continue trying her best and doing what she loves.