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A group of Galway women, who from humble beginnings have tackled marathons all over the world, will hold a special reunion in the city later this month.

Running seven marathons on seven continents in under five days is more than just turning up at a starting line and taking off, as you can see from this pictorial guide to Richard Donovan’s world record in aid of GOAL.

Galway ultra-runner, Richard Donovan, is attempting to become the first person to run seven marathons in seven continents in under five days, all in aid of GOAL's efforts to alleviate the suffering of people affected by famine and drought in the Horn of Africa.

Having being selected to represent Co Westmeath in the Spar Spartan Challenge Lisa Kiernan from Mullingar completed the National Lottery Dublin Marathon on the Hallowe’en Bank Holiday Monday in five hours and 42 minutes..

When the trees are almost bare, and starry starry nights and frosty mornings return, it must be time for Hollymount Road Races. Yes, the 46th version of this legendary Annual International event takes place next Sunday, November 13. There will be three races around the familiar testing 3k circuit. Many famous names in Irish athletics have done battle here over the years and once again a top class field is expected from clubs around the province and further afield, as well as the traditional coachload from the Liverpool area.

Local man Jonny Walsh was selected to represent Kilkenny in the Spar Spartan Challenge on the Halloween Bank holiday.

A Shantalla man will undertake a 500 mile solo trek in Spain next month to raise funds for the local heart and stroke charity Croi.

Much has been written and broadcast over the past week on the impasse between the City Council and the organisers of the now-cancelled Galway City Marathon, which was due to take place at the end of this month and draw a vast number of runners to the the city. However, among the most hurtful barbs thrown was the allegation by former mayor Michael Crowe that the organisers did not honour a commitment to donate marathon funds to sporting clubs and athletes in the city which has been angrily rejected by the organisers and proven to be untrue.

A marathon-race war has been raging this week with the organisers of the Galway City Marathon in one corner of the ring and Galway City Council and representatives in the other.

The first annual Clew Bay Half Marathon will take place in Louisburgh on Saturday August 6. It is being organised as a fundraiser for a local astroturf facility and local charities.