“Everything does happen for a reason,” says Ann-Marie McGlynn, and when you trace the path of the 39-year-old’s career, it’s hard to disagree.

Ciara Mageean and Kevin Dooney will lead the women's and men's sides.

A BUSINESSMAN found with more than £23,000 (about €34,000)) worth of football medals and shirts burgled from the home of a Premiership player walked free from court yesterday.