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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 12:54

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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 09:00

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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 ...

03 Sept 2022 at 09:00

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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 ...

27 Aug 2022 at 09:04

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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 ...

31 Aug 2023 at 11:00

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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 ...

25 Jul 2023 at 09:00

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And they're off! All set for Abbott Longford Marathon on Sunday

Sunday's Abbott Longford Marathon is marking a significant milestone. “This is the 20th anniversary of the Longford Marathon; we should have celebrated our milestone anniversary two years ago but due to Covid we had ...

23 Aug 2023 at 15:47

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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 ...

11 Aug 2023 at 07:00

Longford Sport

Abbott announced as new title sponsor of Longford Marathon

Abbott has announced a new partnership with the Longford Marathon to become the title sponsor for the race in 2019. The marathon, which is in its 18th year, will take place on Sunday, August 25 and is expected to ...

15 Aug 2019 at 12:10

Longford Sport

GALLERY | Record number of athletes from 19 countries participate in 2019 Abbott Longford Marathon

The 2019 Abbott Longford Marathon attracted a record number of entries with athletes from 19 countries represented and here is a selection of photographs by Shelley Corcoran from what was a truly memorable ...

25 Aug 2019 at 22:34

Longford Sport

Abbott Longford Marathon produces historic double as local athletes Barry Sheil and Niamh Kiernan triumph

For the first time ever, Longford athletes today emerged victorious in both the men’s and women’s full marathon at the Abbott Longford Marathon. Barry Sheil captured the men’s crown in a time of 2:36.28, ...

25 Aug 2019 at 21:52

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Local athletes claim the spoils at Abbott Longford Marathon

On Sunday, August 25, the people of Longford and surrounding counties put on their racing shoes and participated in the 18th Abbott Longford marathon. Coinciding with the first year in which Abbott ...

28 Aug 2019 at 11:00

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