Thousands of women took to the streets of Dublin this afternoon for the capital's annual Mini Marathon.
The 10km race began at 3pm from Fitzwilliam Square with the finish line at St Stephen’s Green.
Dubliner Annette Kealy won the race when she crossed the finish line at St Stephen's Green in a time of 35 minutes and 45 seconds.
First held in 1983, the mini marathon is now the biggest all-women's event of its kind in the world with around 40,000 competitors running the distance.
Last year organisers estimated more than €10 million was raised by runners bringing the total since the race started close to €100 million .
Gardaí warned motorists extensive traffic diversions will be in place along the route with several roads closed most of the day including St Stephen's Green East, Dawson Street, Fitzwilliam Street, Baggot Street and Leeson Street.
Gardaí also urged those taking part and spectators to use public transport as there will be no on street parking in much of the city centre.
Elsewhere, the recently revived Cork City Marathon got underway this morning, with some 8,000 runners taking part.
East Cork's Roy Fahy won in a time of two hours 33 minutes 55 seconds yesterday.
Fahy, who was third last year, finished two minutes ahead of Eoin O'Connell (2:35:57) of Cork Triathlon Club/Serpentine. St Finbarr's Cathal O'Connell (2:36:17) finished third.
The women's event was won by Sligo Athletics Club's Lucy Brennan who crossed the line in 2:54:47.
The marathon, which was revived last year after a 21-year-break was officially started by Sonia O'Sullivan.