An estimated 40,000 women took part in the Flora Women’s Mini Marathon in Dublin this afternoon

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(And a couple of men as well)

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There were a few famous faces…

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And a few almost famous faces…

Paul Sherwood Stephanie Bryan from Killiney made a very convincing Imelda May. Paul Sherwood

Maureen Armstrong, 89, from Thurles, County Tipperary took her place at the start line

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She took part on behalf of the Irish Cancer Society

And there were lots of other very good causes represented as well

Denisa Dzulova, Aisling Orr and Michelle Curran.

Conor McCabe Deborah Cervi from Clondalkin, Aisling Orr from Cappawhite, County Tipperary, and Aisling Hand from Tallaght. Conor McCabe

Barbara Cleary (Donore Harriers) won in a time of 34:07

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Maria McCambridge, right, and Catherina McKiernan, left, finished second and third

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But everyone had something to smile about at the finish line

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Morgan Treacy / INPHO Marie O'Reilly gets a hug. Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Morgan Treacy / INPHO Stephanie McDonald and Elaine Kilmartin. Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

Morgan Treacy / INPHO Mairead Giblin and Mary Melvin. Morgan Treacy / INPHO / INPHO

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3 hours 41 minutes and 10 seconds for a marathon, in full firefighting gear, in Cork