Dublin marathon

2022 - 10 - 29

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Moggan on the mic for the 'greatest day in Dublin' (RTE.ie)

For more than 20 years, Liam Moggan has been the Irish Life Dublin marathon commentator. He tells Declan Whooley of his deep love of the event and what sets ...

"It threw me for the day and I had to ring Jim. "You know they are doing it for something deep in themselves, something for a family member. I think the marathon unveils all of that. It’s just a street of jumpers (all of which go to charity)." "I accept the responsibility the organisers give me. I feel a great responsibility to the organising team who are mainly volunteers, firstly, then then the runners." "It’s a great metaphor for life. As the millennium closed in, Moggan was asked to take up a similar role for the Dublin marathon. I had missed the marathon. He knows both sides of the coin. As a PE teacher at Ardscoil Rís on Griffith Avenue and a member of Raheny Shamrock AC, he was immersed in athletics. It's like being on the radio," he tells RTÉ Sport.

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Dublin Marathon 2022: The capital's best running spots from ... (Dublin Live)

Other favourite spots that proved popular include the hilly region of Greystomes to Bray area, the scenic Shanganagh Park in Shankill, and the coast road in ...

[St Stephen's Green](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/st-stephens-green), Chapelizod, [Sandymount](https://www.dublinlive.ie/all-about/sandymount) and Forty Foot were also highly popular destinations for marathon runners during their training. One Dubliner who was registering for the Dublin City Marathon said: "We like a good run out to Forty Foot from Clondalkin up the canal and out the coast road, and in for a swim at the end. It's my first time doing the marathon so looking forward to it." The three ladies also vowed to treat themselves to some delicious pizza after they cross the Dublin Marathon's finish line on Sunday. Another runner who is set to run the Dublin Marathon tomorrow said that he favoured a long run in Howth. He said: "The Phoenix Park is absolutely beautiful, you go out first thing in the morning, it's fabulous to look at in the sunlight.

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Dublin Marathon: Martin Kelly, 60, To Run Race For 41st Time (Extra.ie)

Martin Kelly is one of a small select group that will be among those lining out at the Dublin Marathon tomorrow.

His family are trying to raise funds through Join Our Boys Trust to find a cure for the illness and build a purpose-built house that will accommodate the needs of the brothers, who are in wheelchairs. This year, the 16th mile will be in honour of Archie, who will be 'forever 16'. A 12-year-old boy will also be taking part in the Dublin Marathon in memory of his brother who died this year.

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Milford AC athletes gear up for Dublin Marathon! (Donegal Daily)

There will be a large number of Donegal athletes taking on the Dublin Marathon tomorrow, and Milford AC athletes are raring to go.

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