Number 35 sails through last race

Saturday’s first ever “viking marathon” in Waterford was a proud day for all who completed the course, but for entrant number 35 crossing the line meant the end of an epic journey.

When local man Alan Corcoran lined up at the start, it was the final stage of an entire lap of the country, 35 marathons in 35 days.

The 21-year-old All-Ireland medallist began the epic challenge in the same city on May 27, and 917 miles later he became the first man to run a lap of Ireland encompassing all corners of the island.