Ireland

Man (23) dies during Dublin half-marathon in Phoenix Park

Organisers express condolences to man’s family and appeal for privacy

The route for the SSE Airtricity half-marathon in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. A 23-year-old man died during the event.
The route for the SSE Airtricity half-marathon in Dublin’s Phoenix Park. A 23-year-old man died during the event.
Sat Sept 19 2015 - 17:56

A 23-year-old man died on Saturday during the SSE Airtricity Dublin half-marathon in the Phoenix Park.

In a statement on Facebook, organisers of the event expressed their condolences to the young runner's family and friends.

They thanked the St John’s Ambulance medical team and all those who looked after the young man and appealed for privacy for his family.

The half-marathon, which started at 10am, is 21.1kms.