Cork’s first citizen among 8,000 lining up for city’s marathon

They will come in all shapes and sizes, and all levels of expertise, but they all have just one thing in mind — getting across the finishing line.

More than 8,000 people will line up for today’s Cork City Marathon — among them the city’s first citizen.

The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Terry Shannon, will swap his mayoral chain for runners as part of a relay team. He will be joined by fellow councillors John Buttimer, Mick Nugent, Emmet O’Halloran, and Laura McGonigle.