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Irish and indeed world sport is in mourning this morning with the news that Olympian and European Champion athlete Ciara Mageean this morning lost her courageous battle with bowel cancer. She was 34.
A brief statement on the Portaferry lady’s Instagram account said:
“At 6.30 this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed. Ar dheis DE go raibh a h-anam dilis”.
More to follow…