Tragedy as ‘bright & beautiful' runner, 24, dies during half marathon in Scotland
TRIBUTES have been paid to a "bright and beautiful" runner who tragically died during a Scottish half marathon.
Olivia Tuohy, 24, sadly passed away after participating in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on Sunday, May 25.
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The Irish national, from County Clare, was a student at Queen Margaret University on the outskirts of the capital.
Her passing has shocked the tight-knit community in Ennis, where she hailed from.
In a moving tribute, her heartbroken family said: "Olivia, a bright and beautiful spirit, passed away on 25 May while participating in the Edinburgh Half Marathon.
"Olivia's bubbly personality and kind heart will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
"Olivia is survived by her heartbroken parents, Kieran and Liz; her brother Stephen and his partner Laura; her loving partner Michael and his parents Maria-Elena and Steven; her aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours, and her friends both in Ireland and Edinburgh."
Tragic Olivia was part of the Clare Ladies GAA football team.
Her devastated teammates also paid tribute to their late colleague.
They said: "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Olivia Tuohy.
"Her kindness, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched so many lives on and off the football field, and her absence will be felt profoundly.
"Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, her partner, and all who loved her during this difficult time. May she rest in peace."
The Banner Ladies football club, for whom she also played, said: "We wish to express our sadness at the passing of our friend and former teammate, Olivia Tuohy, daughter of Liz and Kieran.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, her brother Stephen, her partner Michael, and her family at this sad time. May her gentle soul rest in peace."
A minute's silence was observed at all games in Clare yesterday.
Olivia is survived by her heartbroken parents, Kieran and Liz; her brother Stephen and his partner Laura; and her partner Michael.
No funeral arrangements have been announced as yet.
However, the family has stated that donations, if desired, should be made to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
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