US EditionTributes Paid to Woman Who Died After Cork City Marathon
- Ellen Cassidy, a 24-year-old from Cork City, passed away in hospital after falling ill shortly after completing the Cork City half marathon on June 1, 2025.
- She collapsed near Patrick Street around 1 pm after completing the race and received immediate medical attention before being rushed to Cork University Hospital.
- Ms Cassidy was an accomplished swimmer who became a member of Dolphin Swimming Club at the age of nine and went on to compete for Cork, Munster, and Ireland, including participation in the European Youth Olympics.
- Her club praised her as an inspiring example for young swimmers, emphasizing that her joyful spirit and determination will always be remembered, while the Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork shared his profound sorrow at the news of her passing.
- The Cork City Marathon organisers and Cork City Council extended deepest condolences to Ms Cassidy's family and friends, confirming the tragic death of a participant in the event attended by over 11,000 runners.
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Heartbreak after two young Irish runners die at separate half marathons
TWO RUNNERS tragically passed away after collapsing during separate half marathons held in two different European cities. Ellen Cassidy, 24, and Olivia Tuohy, 24, sadly passed away after participating in the half marathon in the Cork City Marathon and the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Ellen became ill at around 1pm after she had finished the half-marathon event in Cork City yesterday. She was tended to at the scene by paramedics before being tran…
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