Clare athlete wins 2025 Cork City Marathon
The Derg AC athlete romped home in 2 hours 18 minutes and 55 seconds. He was welcomed at the finishing line by his girlfriend Olivia Gurnett, who ran the 10km marathon.
He said the win is particularly special as he has only recently returned after a six-month hiatus because of an ankle injury.
He plans to do the Berlin and Armagh marathons later this year.
Overall, nearly 11,000 runners and walkers participated in the marathon, half marathon, and 10k race.
Demand for entries for this year was very high, with tickets selling out months in advance.
The full marathon, in which just over 2,500 people were competing, began at 8.15am on Patrick's St.
The half marathon event, which featured just over 4,200 runners, began on Monahan Rd two hours later at 10.15am.
The 10km race began on Patrick's Street at 8.45am.
Race supporters lined the streets to cheer on those participating, with large crowds taking up viewing positions along St Patrick's St, Grand Parade, St Patrick's Bridge, Turners Cross, Model Farm Rd, and by the Lough in advance of the main event.
Runners turning from St Patrick's St onto the Grand Parade at the start of the 2025 Cork City Marathon. Picture: Jim Coughlan.
Speaking to the Irish Examiner earlier this week, race director Eamon Hayes said that a city needs a marathon, and there would be no Cork event without the massive support of the running public.
"Runners are amazing people. You have trained hard and maintained a healthy lifestyle for a long period of time. Living a healthy lifestyle by and large means less trips to the doctor, hospitals, and benefits society hugely," he said.
Runners taking part in the 2025 Cork City Marathon. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
"We welcome our runners from all over Ireland and indeed the world who all converge on our city this June weekend. You make a significant contribution to local businesses within the city.
"So, thank you all."
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