Tributes paid to woman who died following Cork marathon
She was taken to hospital but later died.
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In a statement, Cork City Council expressed deep sadness over her passing.
Lord Mayor of Cork, Dan Boyle has offered his sincere condolences to Ellen's family and friends.
'We extend our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and all who knew Ellen,' he said.
'Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.'
Dolphin Swimming Club expressed deepest condolences to Ms Cassidy's family.
'Ellen swam through life with grace, strength and passion. Your smile and your drive will never be forgotten,' they said.
'Our deepest condolences to all the Cassidy family and friends.'
Swim Munster said Ms Cassidy had competed for Ireland as well as the University of Cork.
'Swim Munster is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Ellen Cassidy yesterday,' they said.
'Ellen swan with Dolphin Swimming Club, University of Cork Swimming Club, Munster Regional Squad and represented Ireland at European Junior Championships.
'She was an inspiration to everyone she met and dedicated to her sport of swimming and the promotion of it, most recently as Joint Chairperson of the UCC Swimming Club and the organisation of the Inter Varsities Swimming Championship in Cork in 2024.
'Our thoughts and prayers are with her mother Violet, father Tom, sister Mary and brother Charlie, her family, friends, and all who knew her during this difficult time.'
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