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, 09:00 GMT

Caption: Lorcan Gearty and Helena Warnock at the culmination of last week's Longford Marathon

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Caption: Lorcan Gearty and Helena Warnock at the culmination of last week's Longford Marathon

Caption: Olivia Manicle congratulates Nikita Cassidy on her achievement

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Caption: Olivia Manicle congratulates Nikita Cassidy on her achievement

Caption: Colette Skelly, Anne Creighton and Patricia Hughes

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Caption: Colette Skelly, Anne Creighton and Patricia Hughes

Caption: Daughter and father Leia and Eddie Valentine

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Caption: Daughter and father Leia and Eddie Valentine

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