Fagan content with third as Spain’s Espana reigns

IRISH favourites Martin Fagan lost out to European 5,000m silver medallist, Spaniard Jesus Espana at yesterday’s SPAR Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park.

Over 10,000 adults signed up for the event which raised more than €500,000 for charity while more than 1,000 took part in the junior race to generate a day-long atmosphere of excitement.

But it was the weather – temperatures climbing to 21C that added the finishing touches and left Espana singing the praises of the Irish climate.