Snooker's UK Championship qualifiers begin this weekend.

Two of Ireland's newest pros - Fergal Quinn and Leone Crowley - are hoping to make it to the tournament proper.

Our man Peter Branigan spoke to two of them this week at the 'Leinster Fresh Produce' Newbridge Pro-AM to find out how they've been finding life on the WST Tour.

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The glamour, the glory, the medals - David Gillick had it all, but his new book, The Race, lifts the lid on what life was really like both on and off the track.

Relentless pressure, lonely hotel rooms, and the psychological fallout when your identity is tied to how fast you can run 400 metres.

He talks to Hazel Nolan about how when the spikes came off, reality bit, and hard.

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This weekend thousands will make their way to the start-line of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, For most they're trying to conquer their own personal Everest, for others such as reigning champions Hiko Tonosa and Ann-Marie McGlynn are out to defend their national titles.

Our reporter, Hazel Nolan, catches up with Race Director Jim Aughey, who shares his one tip for all marathon runners on Sunday. She also chats with Stephen Best from Castleknock Running Club and hears how they will be supporting runners over the final mile; some Americans from Boston and she legs it after two Sanctuary Runners from Dublin to get their thoughts on the big day!

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