Marty was only 25 when he was knocked down and killed by a drink driver in 2009 but the esteem in which he continues to be held within local athletic circles was illustrated once more by a superb showing of local athletes for the Foyle Valley AC event which was won his year by Letterkenny AC’s Danny Mooney. As ever, Journal photographer George Sweeney was on had to capture the defining images of another of the city’s great local athletic events…..

17. Jack Crampsey, City of Derry Spartans. Photo: George Sweeney
Jack Crampsey, City of Derry Spartans. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

18. Jamie Westerman, Foyle Valley, finished third in Marty’s 5k Run. Photo: George Sweeney
Jamie Westerman, Foyle Valley, finished third in Marty’s 5k Run. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

19. Sean Melarkey, City of Derry Spartans, finished second in Marty’s 5k Run. Photo: George Sweeney
Sean Melarkey, City of Derry Spartans, finished second in Marty’s 5k Run. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

