01/11/2026
Waterford Camogie, alongside Down Camogie and the wider camogie community, remembers Ciara Mageean with great sadness.
The passing of Ciara has touched hearts across the country. She was a truly exceptional athlete whose journey from the camogie fields of Portaferry and representing Down at underage level to becoming a European Champion and one of Ireland’s most celebrated athletes was nothing short of inspirational.
Despite reaching the highest levels of international athletics, Ciara never forgot her roots. Her pride in Portaferry, her love for Down and her connection to camogie remained a constant throughout her career. She often acknowledged the important role camogie played in shaping her as an athlete and the values it instilled in her.
Ciara was so much more than her sporting achievements. She was a wonderful role model who showed young girls everywhere that their dreams had no limits. Her determination, courage, humility and passion inspired so many, both within sport and beyond.
Her legacy will live on not just through the records she set and the medals she won, but through the countless lives she inspired and the communities that were so proud to call her one of their own.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Ciara’s family, friends, her beloved Portaferry club and the Down camogie and wider sporting communities at this incredibly sad time.
Rest peacefully, Ciara. A remarkable athlete, a proud camogie player and an inspiration to generations. Never forgotten.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
