Ciara Mageean, 34, an Irish athlete and former European 1,500-meter champion, has died following a year and a half battle with bowel cancer. Her funeral is to be held today in her hometown of Portaferry, County Down. Mageean, who won European gold in Rome two years ago, placed fourth at the 2023 world championships and represented Ireland in two Olympics.
Funeral arrangements were announced by Safely Home, with the service taking place after a private gathering at her family home and a church ceremony. Mageean, from Portaferry, was a former Olympian and European champion runner. She died on Sunday at the age of 34. Tributes have been flooding in from across the sporting community and public figures.
Mageean’s passing has been described as devastating by many in the Irish sports world. She was known for her dedication and achievements in athletics. Her death follows a long illness, with her battle with cancer spanning over a year. The Stormont chamber expressed sadness over her loss, highlighting her status as a notable Olympian and European gold medalist. Her funeral will mark the final tribute to a respected figure in Irish sports.
