WATCH: Sliotar solo and 80s duo among race stars at Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon

Most octogenarians would have their feet up with a nice cup of tea in hand, but not husband and wife, Joe and Kay O’Regan, who held hands as they crossed the finish line of Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon.

They showed little ill effects, while up to 60 people, many a third of their age, were treated by paramedics for breathing difficulties, dehydration and sprains.

To the loudest applause of the day the couple from Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, crossed the finishing line in 5hrs, 25mins and 24 seconds.