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 Marathon since its inaugural race in 1980; 43 in total, plus two virtual editions in 2020 and 2021. “Back in 1980, women out running on their own were viewed like aliens,” Mary recalls. “We got a lot of stick,…