Cork hiker's body repatriated to be buried in Ireland

Scottish-born Irish healthcare worker described as a 'fantastic carer' whose 'heart was in both countries'
Cork hiker's body repatriated to be buried in Ireland

Mother of two Laura Marcelin died after collapsing during a charity hike in the Scottish Highlands.

A Cork mother of two who died after collapsing during a charity hike in the Scottish Highlands is to be repatriated to be buried in Ireland.

Laura Marcelin, 44, a healthcare worker, was taking part in the Great Wilderness Challenge on Saturday when she collapsed. Although emergency services rushed to her rescue at Inveran, Ms Marcelin could not be saved.

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