The severe weather conditions didn't deter the thousands of athletes from participating in two marathon events in Dublin and Cork.

Almost forty thousand runners are taking part in the Women's Mini Marathon in Dublin, which kicked off at 2pm.

Maria McCambridge has already been announced as the winner with a time of 34.03.

The Cork marathon was won by Cillian O'Leary, while Nollaig Hunter was the first woman across the finish line.