Galway athletics photographer in residence John O'Connor's wonderful collection of photographs of the 2008 Future Streets of Galway are here. Sample just a taster of the atmosphere by reading more or find them all at http://www.galwaycityharriers.com/albums/streets-galway-2008-john-oconno...

Under starters orders

Race director Vincent puts final touches in place

Last few signs to go up

A perfect setting

Hope the rain stays off

The anticipation

Last few stretches

The madding crowd

Wall to wall

The off

All in a good cause

Waiting for the runners to reappear down the prom

Winner Josphat making it look easy

Oliver makes sure winner Rosemary gets in the picture

Impressively under the 30 min mark

Rest here a while

Ann captured straight after her top class run

Worth the effort

Phew for the benches!

k by k

Time for a breather

Post race analysis

The cool down

All smiles from Fit For Life winner Nicola

Breda presents Vinny Mulvey with his prize

Andy back on the podium

Job done