The funeral details have been announced for Olympian Ciara Mageean, who has died at the age of 34.
The world of sport and showbiz were left in shock on Sunday after Ciara’s family announced her death just a week after she tied the knot for a second time to her longtime love Tom Moran.
In 2025, gold medalist Ciara revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing treatment but earlier this year, she shared the devastating news of her diagnosis of stage four bowel cancer, with a likely terminal diagnosis.
Pic: Ciara Mageean/Instagram
On Sunday, her family announced in a statement that Ciara had passed away at 6:30am.
‘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.
‘Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.’
Just hours later, her funeral details were announced in a post on social media by J Smith Funeral Directors, who are handling her arrangements.
Ciara Mageean on Uncharted. Pic: RTÉ One
They said: ‘Mageean, (Portaferry) Died 1st November 2026, peacefully at Marie Curie Hospice.
‘Ciara, beloved wife of Thomas, cherished daughter of Christopher and Catherine, dear sister of Máire, Brendan and Nuala and an adored Godmother, aunt and niece.
‘Ciara’s remains will be reposing in her Parent’s home 29 Ballyphilip Road, Portaferry from Monday 2nd November with caller’s welcome between 10am – 1pm and 3pm – 9pm. House private on day of the funeral.
‘Funeral will leave the home at 1:45pm on Tuesday to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyphilip for requiem mass at 2:00pm followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Ciara Mageean. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile
‘Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to: Bowel Cancer Ireland and Marie Curie on the following link www.jsmiths.co.uk.
‘Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by all her family and the extended family circle.’
Figures from around the world of sport have been paying tribute to Ciara.
Sophie Becker said: ‘The most beautiful person. We are all so lucky to have known Ciara. Rest in peace,’ while Lara Gillespie wrote: ‘Inspired a nation. We will race with you in our hearts.’
Ciara Mageean and Thomas Moran’s wedding. Pic: Andrew McKenna Photography
Phil Healy said: ‘Truly the most amazing person. You will forever be an inspiration to so many people. We are going to miss you so much. Rest in peace, Ciara’
Sharlene Mawdsley wrote: ‘Rest in peace Ciara, sending love to your family and friends,’ while Mick Conlan said: ‘So sad, rest in peace Ciara. An unbelievable athlete and a better human. She will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.’
And Leona Maguire said Ciara ‘fought her battle just like she did on the track’.
‘Heartbreaking news. She fought her battle just like she did on the track, with such courage and grace. A legend in every sense of the word. May she rest in peace.’