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“Mourners gather for the funeral of athlete Ciara Mageean”
“Hundreds of mourners are expected, including prominent figures from the world of sport and politics.”
Funeral for Ciara Mageean draws sport and political figures
Key points
- Mourners gather at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip, for Ciara Mageean’s funeral.
- The procession left her family home and traveled a short distance to the church.
- Hundreds are attending, including GAA president Jarlath Burns and NI political leaders.
- Mageean won European 1500m gold in 2024 and competed in Rio and Tokyo Olympics.
- Her death followed a bowel cancer diagnosis announced on Instagram.
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