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02/06/2008
Women Take To Dublin's Streets For Mini Marathon
Over 40,000 women will hit the streets of Dublin on Monday for annual mini marathon.
The events participants hope to raise millions of euro for 400 different charities, with women taking part in the race from 3pm this afternoon.
The race starts at Fitzwilliam Square and continues over 10km en route to St Stephen's green.
The organisation hopes to top last year's total fundraising, by raising more than €14 million.
Gardaí and the Road service have warned motorists that traffic restrictions will be in place along the 10km route. There will be significant diversions to Dublin Bus services for much of the day.
The Cork City Marathon also takes place today. It begins at 9am and road closures will operate between 8am and 4pm through the city.
Patrick's Street will be closed from 6am until 7pm to facilitate the start and finish of the race.
Other closures will operate along the route over the day, including the Jack Lynch Tunnel, Mahon Flyover, South City Link Road and North Link Road.
(DW/JM)
The events participants hope to raise millions of euro for 400 different charities, with women taking part in the race from 3pm this afternoon.
The race starts at Fitzwilliam Square and continues over 10km en route to St Stephen's green.
The organisation hopes to top last year's total fundraising, by raising more than €14 million.
Gardaí and the Road service have warned motorists that traffic restrictions will be in place along the 10km route. There will be significant diversions to Dublin Bus services for much of the day.
The Cork City Marathon also takes place today. It begins at 9am and road closures will operate between 8am and 4pm through the city.
Patrick's Street will be closed from 6am until 7pm to facilitate the start and finish of the race.
Other closures will operate along the route over the day, including the Jack Lynch Tunnel, Mahon Flyover, South City Link Road and North Link Road.
(DW/JM)
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The nation's runners will be on their best behavior this year, as the Garda Athletics Club will be leading off the Dublin City Marathon. Taking place on Monday, 27th October a member from the Garda Choir will also sing the National Anthem prior to the commencement of the race.
Gardai To Lead Dublin City Marathon
The nation's runners will be on their best behavior this year, as the Garda Athletics Club will be leading off the Dublin City Marathon. Taking place on Monday, 27th October a member from the Garda Choir will also sing the National Anthem prior to the commencement of the race.
24 April 2013
Man Dies In Overnight Road Crash
A man has died when his car collided with a van on the Rathbeale road in Swords, Dublin, around 02.30am on Wednesday morning. The man in his 40s was a passenger in the van. He died at the scene. The driver of the van and a second passenger are being treated in hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Man Dies In Overnight Road Crash
A man has died when his car collided with a van on the Rathbeale road in Swords, Dublin, around 02.30am on Wednesday morning. The man in his 40s was a passenger in the van. He died at the scene. The driver of the van and a second passenger are being treated in hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
25 October 2010
Marathon Runners Approach Finish
Kenya's Moses Kibet has broken the Dublin City Marathon record, winning with the amazing time of 2:08.56.
Marathon Runners Approach Finish
Kenya's Moses Kibet has broken the Dublin City Marathon record, winning with the amazing time of 2:08.56.
27 July 2010
Limerick Tunnel Opens
Taoiseach Brian Cowen will open the long awaited Limerick Tunnel today at 1pm. The route now cuts under the River Shannon and links Coonagh on the northern bank with Bunlicky on the southern bank. There are two toll plazas located on the north side of the river and it will cost €1.
Limerick Tunnel Opens
Taoiseach Brian Cowen will open the long awaited Limerick Tunnel today at 1pm. The route now cuts under the River Shannon and links Coonagh on the northern bank with Bunlicky on the southern bank. There are two toll plazas located on the north side of the river and it will cost €1.
04 May 2010
Protest Fails To Halt Belfast Marathon
Tributes have been paid to spectators, participants, volunteer marshals and motorists by the North's police for the success of yesterday's Belfast Marathon event - even though a protest by a prisoner support group hit a sour note - with supporters of dissident republican inmates gathering on the Falls Road.
Protest Fails To Halt Belfast Marathon
Tributes have been paid to spectators, participants, volunteer marshals and motorists by the North's police for the success of yesterday's Belfast Marathon event - even though a protest by a prisoner support group hit a sour note - with supporters of dissident republican inmates gathering on the Falls Road.
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