Funeral arrangements confirmed for Dundalk woman who died in France

The funeral arrangements for local woman Sarah Fagan who died tragically while competing in the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon in southeastern France at the weekend have been confirmed.

The 48-year-old triathlete, who lived in Old Muirhevna in Dundalk and was originally from Mountpleasant in north Louth, reportedly collapsed during the swimming event on Friday, a few minutes after the start and was in cardiorespiratory arrest, according to a statement released by the directors of the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon.

Sarah will be reposing at her home from 12 noon – 9pm on both Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th.  

Removal on Monday, August 7th,  to St. Joseph’s Redemptorist Church, Dundalk, arriving for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Dundalk.

The online funeral notice said that Sarah would be "deeply missed and forever remembered" by her family – parents Tom and Bride Fagan (nee O’Connell); brothers Conall, Vincent and Austin; sisters Hannah and Carmelita; brother-in-law Neil; sisters-in-law Delia, Quyen and Melissa; nieces Eve and Mara and nephews Luke, Thomas, Cillian and Rordan.

"Sarah, who recently celebrated her 20-year anniversary working as a pharmacist for the HSE was a devoted daughter, sister and friend. She was also a committed member of the Cuchulainn Cycling Club and Setanta Triathlon Club.

"In all areas of her life, she gave 100% and her friends, family and colleagues were all touched by her gentle, kind and generous nature. Her community is devastated by her loss."