TRIBUTES have poured in for a young Irish woman who died during the Edinburgh Marathon last month.
Olivia Tuohy, 24, originally from Ireland, studied at Queen Margaret University in the Scottish capital before her death during the half marathon race on May 25.
The runner was described as “bright” and “bubbly” in a death notice published online on Sunday, which read: “Olivia, a bright and beautiful spirit, passed away on the 25th 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 and her brother Stephen and his partner Laura, her loving partner Michael and his parents Maria-Elena and Steven, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and her friends both in Ireland and Edinburgh.”
Tuohy, from Ennis in County Clare, Republic of Ireland, was also part of the Clare Ladies Gaelic Football Club.
The club also posted a tribute to the student, writing: “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."
Members of other Gaelic football clubs in Ennis showed their support for Tuohy and her family, with players from CLG Éire Óg Inis, a Gaelic Athletic Association football club in the area, holding a moment of silence for the runner at their game on May 29.
Funeral details have not been announced, but the family have requested any donations be made to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
