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Young woman who died in Cork marathon had a 'gift for friendship', her funeral mass hears – The Journal

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Young woman who died in Cork marathon had a ‘gift for friendship’, her funeral mass hears  The Journal Death Notice of Ellen Cassidy (Cork City, Cork)  RIP.ie Athlete who died shortly after finishing Cork marathon ‘led with open arms’, says father  The Irish Times Marathon runner had gift for friendship, funeral hears  RTE.ie ‘She was a ray of sunshine’ … Read more

‘Truly special’ – Dad’s funeral tribute for woman, 24, who died during race as he reads sweet ‘we are lucky’ diary entry

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THE heartbroken dad of a young Irishwoman who died while taking part in a race told her funeral how a diary entry she wrote four years ago shows how she was a “truly special person”. Ellen Cassidy, 24, died after suffering a medical emergency near the finish line of the Cork City Half Marathon on … Read more

Emotional scenes as Westlife stars turn up to support Louis Walsh as he pays final farewell to mum after health battle

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WESTLIFE stars turned up to support Louis Walsh as the band manager paid a final farewell to his beloved mum. The X Factor star’s mum Maureen, nee Healy, who lived in Kiltimagh, Co Mayo, passed away on Monday, June 2, aged 94 following a lengthy illness. 6 Louis Walsh’ mother Maureen passed away this weekCredit: Brian … Read more

Cyclist (60s) dies after collision on N25 in Cork · TheJournal.ie

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Former RTE star opens up on whirlwind move to remote Irish island that ‘didn’t quite go to plan’

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FORMER Dancing With The Stars pro Emily Barker has opened up on her whirlwind move to a remote Irish island that “didn’t quite go to plan”. The professional dancer, 28, relocated from the UK to an island off the coast of Ireland back in January with her partner Olly Ashton and their dogs. 3 Emily … Read more

Tributes paid as young woman who died after Cork city marathon named locally – The Journal

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Tributes paid as young woman who died after Cork city marathon named locally  The Journal Woman, 20s, dies after Cork City Marathon  Irish Examiner Runner in Cork City Marathon dies  BreakingNews.ie Young woman who died at Cork City marathon was a ‘role model’ athlete who swam for Ireland  Cork Beo Participant in Cork City Marathon dies after becoming unwell  echo … Read more

Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin attracts 28,000 participants – The Irish Times

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Some 28,000 women (and some men) filled Dublin city streets from Fitzwilliam Place to Merrion Square on Sunday morning for the Women’s Mini Marathon. The winner of the 10km event was Grace Richardson (26), from Kilkenny City Harriers, who crossed the line after 34 minutes and 17 seconds. She followed in the footsteps of her … Read more

50 great things to do come rain or shine – The Irish Times

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We got a real sense of what it must be like to live somewhere gorgeously warm and sunny over the course of a decent chunk of April and May, with long spells of dry weather and blue skies turning Ireland into a kind of magical outdoor playground. It couldn‘t – and indeed didn‘t – last, … Read more