Young woman participating in Cork City Marathon dies

The deceased was attended to immediately by emergency services on the scene after falling ill.

LAST UPDATE | 1 Jun

A 24-YEAR-OLD WOMAN has died after becoming unwell at the finish line of the Cork City Marathon.

The young woman was taking part in the half marathon section of the race. She was assisted by medics at the scene at about 1pm today before being taken by ambulance to Cork University Hospital where she died.

“Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away,” the council said. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.”

The marathon began at 8:15am, with the 10km beginning at 8:45am. The half-marathon began at 10:15am. More than 11,000 people took part.

With reporting by Olivia Kelleher .

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Learn More Support The Journal