They say the price of love is grief, and the hurt that’s being felt so deeply, so widely, across Ireland and the athletics world is a reflection of what so many felt for Ciara Mageean.View quoted post on X
A reflection on the athlete and person she was:
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www.irishtimes.com Malachy Clerkin: Ciara Mageean carried herself with grace, wit and a fundamental beauty of the soul The death from cancer of the Portaferry runner at the age of 34 is an intolerable, preposterous reality to get your head around Ciara Mageean died this morning. A light has gone out in the world. Authentic, talented, decent. Her kindness and wonderful personality was a joy to watch and see. Then came her iconic sporting achievements.
When we sat down with Ciara for the GAA Social in July, she received disappointing news the day before. Ciara didn’t want to cancel, so we recorded on the Tuesday. It’s 90 minutes Oisin & myself will always treasure. She was the best of us.
To Thomas, I’m so sorry. She was mad about you. To the Mageean family, all her great friends and the Portaferry community- what a stunning human being, to call one of your own. This is so unfair.
I’ve never met a person who met Ciara, who didn’t love her. A one off.View quoted post on X
The Lost Sportswriter by Vincent Hogan , finally arrived in Boston . I’m looking forward to the read . I’ve heard wonderful reviews. Make sure you all grab a copy for one of Ireland’s best sportswriters. ☘️View quoted post on X
