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Irish Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Young woman, 24, who died after taking part in Cork City Marathon is named
A young woman who tragically died after after becoming ill while taking part in the Cork City Marathon on Sunday has been named. Ellen Cassidy, 24, from Old Mallow Road in Cork city, was running the half-marathon when she became seriously ill and collapsed close to the finish line at around 1pm yesterday. She was treated by emergency services at the scene on Patrick Street before being rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where she was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. Cork City Council issued a statement on Sunday afternoon confirming the tragedy. "Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away," it said. "The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased." Ms Cassidy was a talented swimmer who participated in numerous competitions over the years at both a national and international level with Munster and Ireland. At the age of 9 she became a member of Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield, located on the northside of Cork city, and her focus was on the 200m and 100m Backstroke. Ms Cassidy represented Ireland at the European Junior Championships in 2018, while she also represented Ireland at International Schools level. The popular young woman served as swimming and water polo club captain during her time at University College Cork before she graduated last year, while she was also a former student at St. Angela's College Cork. Ms Cassidy was also part of the Mardyke Arena UCC's Emerging Talent Programme in 2018, competing in swimming at a national level. Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Honore Kamegni, offered his "heartfelt condolences" to Ms Cassidey's family following Sunday's tragedy. "It is with deep sadness that I heard the passing of a woman in her 20s at the Cork Marathon today," he said in a message shared on X / Twitter. "She became unwell at the finish line on Patrick Str. Immediate medical attention was provided to her. My heartfelt condolences to her family and loved ones." More than 11,000 runners took part in the full marathon, half marathon and 10km events in Cork city on Sunday.
Irish Independent
an hour ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Ellen Cassidy (24) who died running Cork City Marathon event remembered as having ‘grace, strength, and passion'
Emergency service workers fought to save the life of the 24-year-old who collapsed 'seconds from the finish line' on St Patrick's Street. Ms Cassidy was taken to Cork University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The young woman was a graduate of University College Cork. She was also a former student of St Angela's College on Patrick's Hill in the city. Ms Cassidy was a keen swimmer who participated in numerous competitions over the years both in Ireland and overseas. She joined Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield on the northside of Cork city at the age of nine. She competed with distinction on behalf of her club, Munster and Ireland. She also broke a large number of club records for Dolphin where she was a former 'Swimmer of the Year' and team captain. Tributes were paid to the young woman by the Dolphin Swimming Club, where she served as club captain from 2017 to 2019. 'Ellen swam through life with grace, strength, and passion. Your smile, and your drive will never be forgotten,' the club said in a statement. 'Our deepest condolences to all the Cassidy's family and friends.' When Ms Cassidy represented Ireland at a swimming meet in Luxembourg in January 2018, the club described her as 'such a positive role model for all our younger swimmers'. Shock Christine O'Donoghue, from Blarney, Co Cork, was waiting for her own daughter Shannon (26) to finish the half marathon, when she realised an emergency was taking place on Sunday. ADVERTISEMENT 'The finish line is near Penneys,' Ms O'Donoghue said. 'My daughter's friend was tracking her on an app and we knew she was near the finish. But the next thing all we could hear was one of the medical team shouting 'AED, AED [Automated External Defibrillator].' They needed a defibrillator. 'The medical team dealt with it amazingly. I could see them all running but not in a panicked way. And the ambulance came within less than five minutes. 'A steward guided the runners to the other side of the road. We were in shock. My daughter then finished the race 10 minutes later. I started bawling when I saw her coming. 'But then I thought another mother was probably standing, waiting for her daughter to reach the finish line.' Ms O'Donoghue said it was heartbreaking that an event where 'such humanity' had been on show, with runners and the crowd supporting each other, that a tragedy would then unfold. Cork city Green Party councillor Oliver Moran, a participant in the half marathon, said: 'It's tragic news to hear after an event that was so heartwarming in other respects. The day was beautiful and the residents and volunteers who came out to support the participants were wonderful. 'Hearing the news emerge after the race finish, when we should all be cheering together, was so saddening. I'm sure the thoughts of everyone who took part alongside the woman are with her friends and family now. 'Just yesterday, I attended a launch of new equipment for the St John's Ambulance with two councillor colleagues, who were also running in the marathon. It was a reminder then about the role those services play in an event like this and I understand the young woman was treated at the finish line by emergency services.' In a statement Cork City Council said: 'Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. 'The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.' Over 11,000 runners participated in the full Cork City Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K events.
Irish Independent
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Woman who died running Cork City Marathon event named locally as UCC graduate (24)
Emergency service workers fought to save the life of the 24-year-old who collapsed 'seconds from the finish line' on St Patrick's Street. She was a graduate of University College Cork. She was also a former student of St Angela's College on Patrick's Hill in the city. Ms Cassidy was a keen swimmer who participated in numerous competitions over the years both in Ireland and overseas. She joined Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield on the northside of Cork city at the age of nine. She competed with distinction on behalf of her club, Munster and Ireland. She also broke a large number of club records for Dolphin where she was a former 'Swimmer of the Year' and team captain. Emergency services attended the scene and Ms Cassidy was taken to Cork University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Christine O'Donoghue, from Blarney, Co Cork, was waiting for her own daughter Shannon (26) to finish the half marathon, when she realised an emergency was taking place. 'The finish line is near Penneys,' Ms O'Donoghue said. 'My daughter's friend was tracking her on an app and we knew she was near the finish. But the next thing all we could hear was one of the medical team shouting 'AED, AED [Automated External Defibrillator].' They needed a defibrillator. 'The medical team dealt with it amazingly. I could see them all running but not in a panicked way. And the ambulance came within less than five minutes. 'A steward guided the runners to the other side of the road. We were in shock. My daughter then finished the race 10 minutes later. I started bawling when I saw her coming. 'But then I thought another mother was probably standing, waiting for her daughter to reach the finish line.' Ms O'Donoghue said it was heartbreaking that an event where 'such humanity' had been on show, with runners and the crowd supporting each other, that a tragedy would then unfold. ADVERTISEMENT Cork city Green Party councillor Oliver Moran, a participant in the half marathon, said: 'It's tragic news to hear after an event that was so heartwarming in other respects. The day was beautiful and the residents and volunteers who came out to support the participants were wonderful. 'Hearing the news emerge after the race finish, when we should all be cheering together, was so saddening. I'm sure the thoughts of everyone who took part alongside the woman are with her friends and family now. 'Just yesterday, I attended a launch of new equipment for the St John's Ambulance with two councillor colleagues, who were also running in the marathon. It was a reminder then about the role those services play in an event like this and I understand the young woman was treated at the finish line by emergency services.'
Irish Examiner
5 hours ago
- Health
- Irish Examiner
Young woman who died after Cork City Marathon is named
The young woman who died after becoming ill at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon was a talented swimmer who represented Ireland. Ellen Cassidy, 24, from Old Mallow Road in Cork city, was among more than 11,000 people who took to the streets for the full and half marathon events and the 10k race on Sunday. She became unwell at the finishing line on St Patrick's Street at around 1pm after completing the half marathon. She was treated at the scene by medics before being rushed by ambulance to Cork University Hospital. Ms Cassidy was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. She was a well-known swimmer with Dolphin Swimming Club and represented Ireland at the European Youth Olympics in 2015 and the European Junior Championships in 2018. She also represented Ireland at international schools level and was on the Mardyke Arena UCC Emerging Talent Programme in 2018. In a statement, the Cork City Marathon organisers said: 'Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. "The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.'
Irish Independent
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Woman who died running Cork City Marathon event named locally
Emergency service workers fought to save the life of the 24-year-old who collapsed 'seconds from the finish line' on St Patrick's Street. She was a graduate of University College Cork. She was also a former student of St Angela's College on Patrick's Hill in the city. Ms Cassidy was a keen swimmer who participated in numerous competitions over the years both in Ireland and overseas. She joined Dolphin Swimming Club in Mayfield on the northside of Cork city at the age of nine. She competed with distinction on behalf of her club, Munster and Ireland. She also broke a large number of club records for Dolphin where she was a former 'Swimmer of the Year' and team captain. Emergency services attended the scene and Ms Cassidy was taken to Cork University Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Christine O'Donoghue, from Blarney, Co Cork, was waiting for her daughter Shannon (26) to finish the half marathon, when she realised an emergency was taking place. 'The finish line is near Penneys,' Ms O'Donoghue said. 'My daughter's friend was tracking her on an app and we knew she was near the finish. But the next thing all we could hear was one of the medical team shouting 'AED, AED [Automated External Defibrillator].' They needed a defibrillator. 'The medical team dealt with it amazingly. I could see them all running but not in a panicked way. And the ambulance came within less than five minutes. 'A steward guided the runners to the other side of the road. We were in shock. My daughter then finished the race 10 minutes later. I started bawling when I saw her coming. 'But then I thought another mother was probably standing, waiting for her daughter to reach the finish line.' Ms O'Donoghue said it was heartbreaking that an event where 'such humanity' had been on show, with runners and the crowd supporting each other, that a tragedy would then unfold. Cork city Green Party councillor Oliver Moran, a participant in the half marathon, said: 'It's tragic news to hear after an event that was so heartwarming in other respects. The day was beautiful and the residents and volunteers who came out to support the participants were wonderful. 'Hearing the news emerge after the race finish, when we should all be cheering together, was so saddening. I'm sure the thoughts of everyone who took part alongside the woman are with her friends and family now. 'Just yesterday, I attended a launch of new equipment for the St John's Ambulance with two councillor colleagues, who were also running in the marathon. It was a reminder then about the role those services play in an event like this and I understand the young woman was treated at the finish line by emergency services.'
