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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

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Longford marathon rivals Gary O’Hanlon and Freddy Sittuk at centre of national title controversy

The athletes at the centre of the Irish National Marathon title controversy - Gary O’Hanlon and Freddy Sittuk, have between them won every Pat the Baker Longford Marathon since 2012. Kenyan-born Sittuk (Raheny ...

02 Nov 2017 at 18:22

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Running for Gold: hitting the road for Longford Marathon

In fact, his 311th marathon will be run this coming Sunday as he prepares to take to the roads for the 16th annual Longford Marathon. “The first Longford Marathon was my 100th marathon,” he explains to the ...

26 Aug 2017 at 17:00

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Longford Marathon Preview: What to expect at this weekend's event

Here's what to expect: Runners can collect their numbers on Saturday from 1pm to 6pm at in The Longford Arms Hotel. New entries will also be accepted. There will be a free pasta party for runners in the ...

25 Aug 2017 at 19:00

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PICTURES: Longford Marathon exceeds all expectations at weekend

As has been the keystone of its success in its previous 15 stagings, entrants travelled from near and far for an event which has become one of the most eagerly awaited on the local calendar. There were ...

02 Sept 2017 at 15:00

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