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: Frank Finn makes his way towards the finish line

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Caption: Frank Finn makes his way towards the finish line

Caption: Breege Lowry celebrates finishing the 2022 Abbotts Longford marathon

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Caption: Breege Lowry celebrates finishing the 2022 Abbotts Longford marathon

Caption: Abbott's Conor Murphy with women's half marathon winners; 3rd Elaine Clarke, 2nd Adele Walsh, 1st Matagahet Ludick

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Caption: Abbott's Conor Murphy with women's half marathon winners; 3rd Elaine Clarke, 2nd Adele Walsh, 1st Matagahet Ludick

Caption: Helena Warnock, Wesley Jordan and Conor Murphy enjoy the buzz of Sunday's event

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Caption: Helena Warnock, Wesley Jordan and Conor Murphy enjoy the buzz of Sunday's event

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