Friends of Cork woman who died after Cork City Marathon to honour her at fitness event

Sixteen of Ellen Cassidy's friends are due to participate in the Alpha Sim at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork tomorrow

Ellen Cassidy, aged 24, from Carhoo, in the Old Mallow Road in Co Cork died on June 1, 2025.

Friends of a young woman who fell ill close to the finish line at the Cork City Marathon last year and subsequently died are set to take part in a challenging fitness event this weekend in her memory.

Ellen Cassidy, aged 24, from Carhoo, in the Old Mallow Road in Co Cork died on June 1, 2025. An elite swimmer, she fell ill near the marathon finish line at St Patrick’s Street.