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Irish Post
7 days ago
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- Irish Post
Mourners asked to ‘wear bright colours' to funeral of woman who died during Cork marathon
THE family of a young woman who died while running the Cork City Marathon have asked mourners attending her funeral to 'wear bright colours'. Ellen Cassidy died on Sunday, June 1 after falling seriously ill close to the finish line of the city centre run. In a statement Cork City Council said it was 'deeply saddened at the passing of Ellen Cassidy, a participant of the Cork City Marathon'. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle has also offered his condolences, saying: "We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and all who knew Ellen. "Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.' The 24-year-old, who hailed from Old Mallow Road in Cork and was a graduate of University College Cork, has been described as a 'beautiful and amazing young lady' by her family. Confirming her death, they said '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'. Ms Cassidy was a keen swimmer and a member of Cork city's Dolphin Swimming Club. Paying tribute, Swim Ireland said: 'Swim Ireland and the Irish swimming community are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Dolphin Swimming Club's Ellen Cassidy at the Cork City Marathon on Sunday.' They added: 'Ellen represented her club, region and country with pride over many years as a competitive swimmer. 'Our condolences to Ellen's family and friends, all at Dolphin Swimming Club and the wider Cork and Munster swimming community.' Dolphin Swimming Club has also paid tribute, saying 'Ellen swam through life with grace, strength and passion'. 'Your smile and your drive will never be forgotten,' they added. 'Our deepest condolences to all the Cassidy family and friends.' Ms Cassidy's funeral will take place at 11am on Thursday, June 5 in The Church of the Annunciation in Blackpool, followed by burial at St. Catherine's Cemetery in Kilcully. The family have requested that 'all the ladies wear their most colourful outfit for the funeral Mass'. 'Bring a flower also if your heart desires,' they added. See More: Cork Marathon, Ellen Cassidy, Funeral
Irish Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tributes pour in for woman who died after collapsing during Cork City Marathon
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Ellen Cassidy. The 24-year-old died after becoming ill while taking part in the Cork City Marathon on Sunday. Ms Cassidy was running the half-marathon when she became seriously ill and collapsed near the finish line at around 1pm. Thousands of runners took part in the event, with 550 international participants from more than 26 countries. A statement from organisers read: '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.' Tributes have been pouring in for Ms Cassidy, a talented swimmer from Old Mallow Road in Cork city. The Dolphin Swimming Club, which she joined when she was nine years old, wrote on social media: 'Ellen swam through life with grace, strength and passion. Your smile and your drive will never be forgotten. "Our deepest condolences to all the Cassidy's family and friends. Sundays Well Swimming Club commented: "Our swimming community is deeply saddened by Ellen's passing. Her spirit, dedication, and friendship touched us all." Cork City Council posted on X: "Cork City Council is deeply saddened at the passing of Ellen Cassidy, a participant of yesterday's Cork City Marathon. Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle has offered his sincere condolences to Ellen's family and friends saying "We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and all who knew Ellen. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time." Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, councillor Honore Kamegni, also offered his "heartfelt condolences" to Ms Cassidy'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 wrote on X. "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."
Irish Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- 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.
The Irish Sun
01-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tragedy as woman, 20s, dies after becoming unwell at finish line of Cork City Marathon as tributes paid to runner
A WOMAN in her 20s has tragically died after taking part in the Cork City Marathon today. The runner, who was taking part in the half-marathon section of race, was close to the finish line on Patrick Street when she suffered a medical emergency. She was attended to by medics at the scene close to the finish line before being rushed by ambulance to Cork University Tragically, the runner was pronounced dead some time later. Her family has now been notified of her death. In a statement issued by the READ MORE IN NEWS "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." Cllr and He wrote: "It is with deep sadness that I heard the passing of a woman in her 20s at the Cork Marathon today. Most read in Irish News "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." Thousands of runners across the country and 550 international participants from more than 26 countries took part in the race. The full marathon kicked off at 8:15am in the city centre, while the half marathon commenced two hours later from Monahan Road. Road closures were rolled out across the city to facilitate the busy race. 1 Thousands of runners took part in the Cork City Marathon today Credit: Darragh Kane
