Tributes to 'bubbly' Irish woman, 24, who died during Edinburgh half marathon

Tributes have been paid to a “bright and bubbly” Irish woman who died during the Edinburgh half marathon.

Olivia Tuohy, from Ennis in County Clare, died while participating in the race in the Scottish capital on May 25, 2025.

Her family has described the Queen Margaret University graduate as “a bright and beautiful spirit”.

A death notice reads: “Olivia, a bright and beautiful spirit, passed away on May 25 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.”

A spokesperson from Queen Margaret University, said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the passing of Olivia Tuohy, graduate of Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh.

“The QMU community send their heartfelt condolences to Olivia’s friends and family at this extremely sad and difficult time.”

Banner Ladies Football Club based in Clare said: “We wish to express our sadness at the passing of our friend and former teammate Olivia Tuohy.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents, her brother, her partner, and her family at this sad time.

“May her gentle soul rest in peace.”

Clare Ladies Gaelic Football added: “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.”

A minute’s silence was observed at a number of games in Clare over the weekend in memory of the 24-year-old.