In Memory of Dan Byrne

The death has occurred, after a short illness following a long battle with oesophageal Cancer, of Danny Byrne, Mallow AC and the 2009 'C Team - Cancer Survivors' Cork City Marathon Relay team [url:9bpx6cv6]http://www.eagleac.net/content/view/172/93/[/url:9bpx6cv6]. Danny retired from racing following his diagnosis in 2002, but many of us will remember our battles on the road with him.

On a personal note, it was great to see Danny run for the 'C Team' in the marathon last June. Danny ran out of his skin that day, finishing his leg several minutes faster than he had predicted. He also raised a considerable sum for the Cork Cancer Research Centre.

Danny was a terrier and fought his illnesses, but had a tough task. He developed oesophageal Cancer in 2002, ruptured his bowel in 2004 and later developed a brain tumour, yet he still maintained an active life, curtailing his running but taking to cycling most days.

[url:9bpx6cv6]http://www.eagleac.net/content/view/206/100/[/url:9bpx6cv6] C Team 2010

We will miss you Danny. Rest in Peace.