Ellen Cassidy
IrelandathleteFemaleb. 19999.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ellen Cassidy, a 24-year-old graduate of University College Cork, tragically passed away after becoming unwell at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon. Known for her achievements in competitive swimming, she was a dedicated member of the Dolphin Swimming Club since the age of nine, where she earned numerous accolades and broke multiple club records. Ellen was remembered fondly by her club and the community for her grace, strength, and passion for life.
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Ellen Cassidy was a runner who collapsed and died at last year’s Cork City Marathon.
Young runner who died at Cork City Marathon remembered at this year’s event – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Ellen Cassidy, a young runner and champion underage swimmer for Ireland, died shortly after completing the half-marathon in Cork.
The sudden death of a young runner touches running spirits everywhere – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
Ellen Cassidy, an athlete, died shortly after finishing the Cork City Marathon.
Athlete who died shortly after finishing Cork marathon ‘led with open arms’, says father – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-05
Ellen Cassidy died in hospital after becoming unwell at the finish line of the Cork City marathon.
Tributes to two Irish women who died after competing in separate marathon events – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-03
Ellen Cassidy, a champion swimmer and participant in the Cork City Marathon, died after becoming unwell at the finish line.
Woman (24) who died after Cork City Marathon event named – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-02