In pictures: The inaugural Dublin City Half Marathon

More than 12,000 runners took part in the first Dublin City Half Marathon under brilliant blue skies on Sunday morning.

The 21.1-kilometre course travelled through the north side of the city and along the coast road before wrapping up on Guild Street, near the statue of Luke Kelly.

Killian Mooney of Dundrum South Dublin Athletics Club crossed the finish line in the men's race with a winning time of 65 minutes and 40 seconds.

Nichola Sheridan from Bohermeen AC in Co Meath was the first woman over the finish line with a time of 77 minutes and 59 seconds.

Here is a selection of photos from the event.

Runners in the Dublin City Half Marathon make their way down O'Connell Street after starting the race. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

O'Connell Street. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Jones Road. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Half-marathon runners make their way past Croke Park. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Killian Mooney crosses the finish line to win the men’s race. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Nichola Sheridan wins the women’s race. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Participants make their way down the finishing straight on Seville Place. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Men’s race winner Killian Mooney and women’s race winner Nichola Sheridan with their trophies. Photo: Ryan Byrne/Inpho