Following a two year hiatus, the Abbott Longford Marathon made a welcome and long awaited return to Longford last weekend. Photographer Shelley Corcoran was out and about to capture some of the excitement which greeted runners as they crossed the finish line in Longford town last Sunday.

placeholder image — Following a two year hiatus, the Abbott Longford Marathon made a welcome and long awaited return to Longford last weekend. Photographer Shelley Corcoran was out and about to capture some of the excitement which greeted runners as they crossed the finish line in Longford town last Sunday.

PICTURES | Smiles all round as 'Friendly' Marathon returns to streets of Longford

By Liam Cosgrove

Published 3rd Sep 2022, 09:33 GMT

Caption: The first past the post in the half marathon ; 2nd Clive Clancy, 1st Barry Sheil, 3rd Paddy Sharkey

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Caption: The first past the post in the half marathon ; 2nd Clive Clancy, 1st Barry Sheil, 3rd Paddy Sharkey

Caption: Donal Mulcahy and Adrian Wrobel pleased with their run

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Caption: Donal Mulcahy and Adrian Wrobel pleased with their run

Caption: Paddy Sharkey with the next generation of runners: nephews Harry and Noah Sharkey

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Caption: Paddy Sharkey with the next generation of runners: nephews Harry and Noah Sharkey

Caption: David Sheridan finishes his race

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Caption: David Sheridan finishes his race

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