Seán Ó Riain
Seán Ó Riain is the first full-time chief executive of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, a role he embraced in July 2023. With a family history deeply rooted in the event, including his father, Liam, being a former race director, Ó Riain has dedicated much of his life to the marathon's organization, even though he has never run one himself. His focus is on growing the marathon's impact on Dublin, ensuring its sustainability, and enhancing the experience for participants and volunteers alike.
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Recent news mentions
Seán Ó Riain expresses concern over the treatment of rape victims in media coverage.
Invisible rapists – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-23Professor Seán Ó Riain claimed there is class bias in Irish Government policy.
Irish households are wealthier than ever. You’re not the only one who didn’t notice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-05
Seán Ó Riain is the first full-time chief executive of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.
‘We want to say the Dublin Marathon owns the city on the October bank holiday’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
