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Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

Irish middle-distance runner Ciara Mageean, a former European 1,500-meter champion, died of bowel cancer at 34, drawing tributes from the athletics world.

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November 1, 2026 at 2:15 PM

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Malachy Clerkin: Ciara Mageean carried herself with grace, wit and a fundamental beauty of the soul

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Malachy Clerkin: Ciara Mageean carried herself with grace, wit and a fundamental beauty of the soul

The death from cancer of the Portaferry runner at the age of 34 is an intolerable, preposterous reality to get your head around

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November 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM

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Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam uasal.

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Tributes paid as Olympian Ciara Mageean dies aged 34

Tributes are being paid to Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean who died this morning aged 34.

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November 1, 2026 at 1:54 PM

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Oh, no. Her feats on the track were only matched by how she spoke off it. A big loss for Ireland.

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Irish Olympian and European champion Ciara Mageean dies

Irish Olympian and European champion runner Ciara Mageean has died aged 34

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November 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM

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