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Why does a city have to shut down for a marathon?

The Dublin City Marathon was a huge success over the weekend, with over 20,000 runners and over 3...

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16.24 28 Oct 2025


Why does a city have to shut down for a marathon?


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16.24 28 Oct 2025


The Dublin City Marathon was a huge success over the weekend, with over 20,000 runners and over 300,000 spectators cheering them on. The day has been hailed as a major success by many. However, one issue that came to light during the event was the struggle to get across the city.

To talk a bit more about this, Ciara Doherty is joined Jason Cullen of the Dublin Commuter Coalition.


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