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Launch of Longford Marathon 2022

A few clicks through the Longford Marathon website shows the last time the race was run Barry Sheil was the first past the line with a time of 02:36:28. That was back in 2019. A lifetime ago for enthusiasts who measure their passion in hours, ...

15 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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

Use the Arrows < > above to go through the gallery 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 ...

03 Sept 2022 at 09:33

Longford Live

Fine day for return of the Abbott Longford 'Friendly' Marathon

The full marathon winner was Dubliner Matthew Collins, while Carmel Ward was the first woman to complete the 26.21 miles. The winner of the half marathon was Barry Shiel, while the first woman to cross the line in that race was Margaret ...

02 Sept 2022 at 09:33

Longford Live

Liam lines up for Longford marathon return

Following a two year hiatus the 2022 Abbott Longford Marathon returns this Sunday, August 28. The intervening years were not a fallow time for Longford's most experienced marathon man. The 19th iteration of the 'The Friendly Marathon ...

27 Aug 2022 at 09:33

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Far from a damp squib, Longford's friendly marathon makes a splash

“All of the committee and volunteers are out picking up litter today,” organiser Fiona Fenelon told the Leader, “We have to make sure everything is back as it was. It's very clean. I have to compliment all the volunteers who worked ...

31 Aug 2023 at 11:33

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Longford girl Sophie's run for LauraLynn Children's Hospice

At the end of August runners from far and wide will travel to Longford to participate in the Abbott Longford Marathon. Among their numbers will be 19 year old Sophie Bayliss from Killoe. Sophie will undertake the half marathon ...

25 Jul 2023 at 09:33

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All systems go for Longford Marathon

This will be the 23rd version of 'The Friendly Marathon In The Heart of Ireland'. Entries are still open for the 2023 Abbott Longford Marathon, Half Marathon, Ultra Marathon, Marathon Relay and Streets of Longford 5K. The ...

11 Aug 2023 at 07:33

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All set for Abbott Longford Marathon

The final preparations are taking place as the runners in the 2024 Abbott Longford Marathon get ready to run tomorrow morning. This year Abbott Longford Marathon turns 21 and a record number of over 1,200 people are ...

24 Aug 2024 at 17:33

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Race Day: Abbot Longford Marathon about to start

The Abbott Longford Marathon is just about to start this morning. Number collection for the marathon and half-marathon have been open since 6.00am at The Longford Arms Hotel in Longford. The marathon will start and ...

25 Aug 2024 at 08:33

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Record breaking Abbott Longford Marathon

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Longford Town last Sunday to cheer on the participants in 2024 Abbott Longford Marathon. The Marathon sold out all of the places available to racers for the first time since ...

30 Aug 2024 at 09:33

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