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# marathon - Monday 3 June, 2013
Tens of thousands take to the streets for marathons in Cork and Dublin
In Cork, the City Marathon has already kicked off from Patrick Street this morning.
# marathon - Monday 27 May, 2013
12 things to eat while watching Arrested Development
Look, we all know that the snacks are half the experience.
# marathon - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Boston police chief: We never got the warning about the Tsarnaevs
Russian authorities had alerted the FBI in 2011 about a possible threat from Tamerlan Tsarnaev – but Boston police were never told.
# marathon - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Here’s how Marathon runners look seconds after they cross the finish line
Respect these athletes.
# marathon - Saturday 27 April, 2013
# marathon - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Extra security in place as London Marathon begins
A 30-second moment of silence to honour those injured in the Boston Marathon will take place before the start of the event.
# marathon - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Column: I’m running in the London marathon and I’m proud I’ll be able to pay my respect to the Boston runners
Jenny Conlon says it’s difficult to understand why an event of achievement like the Boston Marathon would be targeted in such a way. Training for a marathon is one of the most challenging things you can do and it makes you realise that life is for living, she writes.
Second suspect in Boston bombings in custody after boat drama
Police operation in the Boston suburb of Watertown leads to the capture of second suspect in the marathon bombings.
# marathon - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
Boston Police say no arrest in marathon bombings, FBI criticises media
It is also reported that authorities have an image of a suspect carrying and possibly dropping a black bag at the scene of the second bombing on Monday.
# marathon - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Boston, from Heartbreak Hill to Heartbreak Marathon
Stephen O’Byrnes, a veteran marathon runner who completed the Boston Marathon ten years ago, explains how bombing the finishing straight is a particularly wicked and cruel act.
Pakistani Taliban say they are not responsible for Boston bombing
“We believe in attacking [the] US and its allies but we are not involved in this attack.”
Boston Marathon blasts put world’s cities on alert
British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday’s London Marathon, which is the next major international race.
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Officials say no Irish injured or missing after Boston marathon blasts [Update]
108 Irish citizens were registered to run in Boston, including 50 with Irish addresses – but all are thought to be safe and accounted for.
‘We thought it was sparklers going off’: Irish runners speak of Boston trauma
Irish participants in the Boston Marathon have spoken of the shock at the events at the finish line on Boylston Street.
Hashtag #BostonHelp offers support to those in need
From a free bed to transport to a shoulder to cry on – the power of social media is put to good use.
President, Taoiseach and Tánaiste extend sympathies to Boston
President Michael D Higgins has issued a brief statement offering thoughts to the people of Boston after today’s explosions at the city’s marathon.
# marathon - Monday 15 April, 2013
Obama: ‘We will find out who did this and we will hold them accountable’
The US president addressed the nation from the White House this evening.
Photos: Chaos and devastation after Boston Marathon blasts
Associated Press photographer captured emergency services workers scrambling to aid the dozens harmed in the blasts.
Video captures moment Boston Marathon was rocked by two explosions
Videos show the explosion and its immediate aftermath. Warning: Viewers may find some footage distressing.
Pics: Devastation at the finish line of the Boston marathon
The conclusion of the Boston Marathon was rocked by two explosions this afternoon which have left dozens injured and caused widespread devastation in the Massachusetts city.
# marathon - Wednesday 27 March, 2013
Paula Radcliffe admits she may never run competitively again
“I have a little window of hope and I would rather be able to finish my career in a race,” Radcliffe, 39, said earlier today.
# marathon - Sunday 17 March, 2013
The 13 best places to run a marathon
Including the Last Marathon in Antartica and a Santa-themed race in South Korea.
# marathon - Saturday 16 March, 2013
Terminal cancer patient runs marathon and wins… while pushing his daughter in a buggy
The inspirational story of Iram Leon, 32, who won the Gusher Marathon with his daughter Kiana in Texas last weekend.
# marathon - Thursday 21 February, 2013
Marathon runner, 101, sad over retirement
“I do not really want to hear the word ‘retire’ because I can still run and jump on a bus. It’s a (sense of) negativity that I have never experienced before.”
# marathon - Friday 23 November, 2012
Great Garda Run raises €115k for Crumlin Hospital
All monies raised will be used to support the work carried out at St John’s Ward in Crumlin Hospital.
# marathon - Saturday 3 November, 2012
The 9 at 9: Saturday
The nine stories you need to know this morning.
# marathon - Friday 2 November, 2012
Common sense: NYC cancels marathon
Mayor Michael Bloomberg rowed back on his initial decision to let the race go ahead, calling it a ‘a source of controversy and division’.
Sandy recovery: New York marathon plans divide city
New York’s Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that the marathon would go ahead on Sunday despite the clean-up efforts.
# marathon - Thursday 1 November, 2012
On your marks… Mayor says NYC Marathon to go on in wake of Sandy
Organisers say the race can be an inspiration to New Yorkers and benefit businesses that have lost money because of the storm.
# marathon - Monday 29 October, 2012
Dublin City Marathon: Ndungu takes second consecutive win
The Kenyan was narrowly outside his own record, as was his compatriot Magdalene Mukunzi who won the women’s race.
Dublin City Marathon gets under way in the capital
Over 14,000 people are competing in the event today with road closures and traffic restrictions in place.
# marathon - Sunday 28 October, 2012
The Dublin City Marathon is tomorrow… here’s some inspiration
That’s it. Training for next year’s marathon starts today.
26 songs for 26 miles: Here’s your Dublin City Marathon playlist
Most people listen to music when they run so we’ve helpfully put together a potential playlist for tomorrow’s Dublin City Marathon. You’re welcome.
# marathon - Saturday 27 October, 2012
Stay calm and carry on: The unfit runner’s guide to surviving the Dublin marathon
Eight-time marathon veteran Emmet Ryan has some tales and advice for runners of all levels hitting the road.
# marathon - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Fine Gael TDs to run marathon for Yes vote in referendum
Fine Gael Deputies Liam Twomey and Damien English will run to raise money for Barnardos, and encourage people to vote Yes in the Children’s Referendum.
# marathon - Sunday 9 September, 2012
Paralympics 2012: ‘Weirwolf’ wins marathon for fourth gold
GB’s David Weir won his fourth gold of the Paralympics, beating rivals Marcel Hug and Kurt Fearnley in the marathon on Sunday.
# marathon - Sunday 12 August, 2012
Olympic Village: Day 16, wrap
We wave goodbye to London 2012 before making plans to head out to Dublin Airport early for Team Ireland’s return.
In pictures: London 2012, Day 16
The final medals were handed out as Great Britain prepared for a huge send-off.
‘Disappointed’ Kenneally already looking towards Rio
Celbridge runner Mark Kenneally finished 57th in the men’s marathon on the final day of the London Olympics.
# marathon - Sunday 5 August, 2012
As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, day nine
Join us as we bring you all the action from the Olympics today, including the highly anticipated 100m final in athletics.
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