O'Sullivan's last Irish road race

Champion runner Sonia O'Sullivan today takes part in her final road race in Ireland.

Champion runner Sonia O'Sullivan today takes part in her final road race in Ireland.

Thousands will join her to pound the streets for the Great Bupa Ireland Run in Dublin's Phoenix Park.

The Olympic silver medalist has invited a host of famous people along to help her celebrate the historic occasion, while Craig Mottram returns to defend his title for the fifth year in a row.

The 10km event for runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities, will also raise tens of thousands of euro for charities all over the country.

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