Perpetual Cup to Honour Dublin Marathon Legend Mary Nolan Hickey
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HerSport Editor
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October 21, 2025
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Athletics
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A new Perpetual Cup honouring one of Ireland’s most inspiring athletes, Mary Nolan Hickey, will be presented for the first time this year to the winner of the Women’s Elite race at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, 26th October 2025. Mary Nolan Hickey is a true pioneer of Irish women’s marathon running. She has competed in every Dublin …
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