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: Stephen and Ciara McDermott

9.

Caption: Stephen and Ciara McDermott

Caption: Nino Dube, Enda Coffey, Mick O'Hara and Seamus Murtagh

10.

Caption: Nino Dube, Enda Coffey, Mick O'Hara and Seamus Murtagh

Caption: Catherine and Padraig McGreevey

11.

Caption: Catherine and Padraig McGreevey

Caption: Brendan Lynn, John Sheehan and Barry Conaty enjoy Sunday's race

12.

Caption: Brendan Lynn, John Sheehan and Barry Conaty enjoy Sunday's race

© 2026 Formpress Publishing LTD. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice