Irish runner Ciara Mageean dies of bowel cancer at 34 after marrying partner
European 1,500m champion and two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean died on Sunday morning after marrying her longtime partner weeks earlier.
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- Ciara Mageean died of bowel cancer at 34 on Sunday morning
- She won European 1,500m gold in Rome in 2024 and competed in two Olympics
- She was diagnosed with stage-four bowel cancer in May 2025
- She married Tomas Moran in Belfast in October and celebrated again at Darver Castle on October 25
- Her family announced her death via Instagram at 06:30 on Sunday
Ciara Mageean, Ireland's European 1,500m champion, died of bowel cancer at the age of 34. She passed away on Sunday morning at 06:30 after a battle with stage-four bowel cancer.
Mageean was diagnosed with stage-four bowel cancer in May 2025. Despite the seriousness of her illness, she tried to stay optimistic and find joy in everyday moments.
“Today this morning, at 06:30, Ciara lost her battle with cancer, having the people she loved by her side.”
She competed in two Olympic Games and won gold at the 2024 European Athletics Championships in Rome. Athletics Ireland expressed deep sorrow over her death and described her as a source of inspiration.
Mageean married her longtime partner, Tomas Moran, in a small ceremony in Belfast in October. The couple held a second celebration at Darver Castle on October 25, just one week before her death, with relatives and close friends present.
Her family announced her death through an emotional statement on her personal Instagram account. They said she lost her battle with cancer surrounded by the people she loved.
The family described her as a beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend, and inspiration to many. Athletics Ireland offered its deepest condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones.
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