'Colourful outfits' requested at funeral of woman who died at Cork City Marathon
The funeral details have been announced for Ellen Cassidy, who died after taking part in the Cork City Marathon on Sunday.
From the Old Mallow Road in Co Cork, the 24-year-old was running the half-marathon when she became ill close to the finish line at around 1pm. Ellen was treated by emergency services at the scene but was sadly pronounced dead a short time later after being brought by ambulance to Cork University Hospital.
The young woman has been described as a "beautiful and amazing young lady" and a talented swimmer who competed with Munster and Ireland. Her funeral will take place at 11am on June 5 at The Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool followed by burial at St Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully.
Her family has requested for female mourners to wear "their most colourful outfit" and to "bring a flower also if your heart desires".
A notice on RIP.ie reads: "We are devastated to announce the tragic and sudden death of Ellen Cassidy (Templenoe House, Carhoo, Old Mallow Road, Cork, T23 R8H7) on 1st June, 2025. A beautiful and amazing young lady.
"Ellen will be forever loved and truly missed by her mum, Vi, her dad, Tom, her sister, Mary, her brother, Charlie, her boyfriend, Rob, her beloved grandparents, Joan, Billy and Tom and the late Noreen.
"Her many many best friends, especially Katie and Sadhbh, her little puppy Nala, her cousins Ronan, Lily, Sally, Evelyn, Maimie, Bill, Laura, Tom, Will, Richard, Emma, Jessica and Rebecca.
"Her aunt and uncles, Jenny & Conor, Joanna & Simon, Richard & Noelle, Bill & Lucy, Eileen & Micheal, her wonderful friends and team mates she met throughout her brief life and her extended family, coaches, teachers, and work colleagues.
"Reposing at her home on the Old Mallow Road (T23 R8H7) on Wednesday (June 4th) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Thursday (June 5th) in The Church of the Annunciation, Blackpool which will be live streamed.
"Funeral afterwards to St. Catherine's Cemetery, Kilcully."
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