Ciara Magreean: Tributes pour in as Irish athletics star dies aged just 34

Ciara Mageean has sadly died aged just 34. The star of Irish athletics who represented her country at two Olympics and won a European Championship gold, lost her battle with Stage 4 bowel cancer this morning. Her death was confirmed by her family on social media, who described her as a "beloved daughter, sister, wife friend and inspiration to so many." They said: "At 6:30am 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.