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Newcastle AC Duo Take on Binevenagh Mountain Race
On Saturday Newcastle AC’s Pearse Brogan and Sam McNeilly made the trip to the North Coast for the Binevenagh Mountain Race, hosted by Springwell Running Club. The race, part of the NIMRA League (Round 3) and the Ulster Championship (Round 2), offered a classic test of mountain running on the impressive slopes of Binevenagh (385m), with sweeping views across the Magilligan Peninsula.
All ready for the start!
Hill & Dales 2026: Castlewellan Report, Results & Photos
Castlewellan Hill & Dale kicked off the new season in style this year—and, reassuringly, while it may be a new year, there were plenty of the same familiar (slightly older, slightly wiser… debatable) faces back on the start line.
This year’s revamped 4.8-mile route added a fresh twist, taking runners up to the summit of Slieve Na Slat before unleashing them down the Ridge Walk in what can only be described as a fast, slightly reckless bid for the finish. The new layout kept everyone on their toes—some more literally than others—while a few veterans quietly wondered if the old route had actually been “grand” after all. Continue reading
From Headwinds to Highs: Newcastle Deliver at Leitrim Lodge and Larne
Larne AC Coast Road 10 Miler
A small but strong group of Newcastle AC runners made their way to Larne on Saturday morning to compete in the Larne 10 Miler.
Conditions were windy and cold but that didn’t stop some impressive results. Francis Tumelty was 2nd V55, Sinead Murtagh was 2nd V40 and Ernest Hall was 1st V70. There were 723 finishers.
Newcastle AC Results (finish time and 5mile split):
- 50th – Francis Tumelty (2nd M55) – 1:03:51 / 0:27:47
- 76th – Frank Cunningham (M40) – 1:06:05 / 0:27:23
- 78th – Sinead Murtagh (2nd F40) – 1:06:41 / 0:28:07
- 226th – Ernest Hall (1st M70) – 1:18:45 / 0:33:27
- 423rd – Joe McCann (M55) – 1:29:57 / 0:39:08
Pat Dunbar NIMRA Race
Newcastle AC athletes were out in force on Saturday 11th April for the Pat Dunbar Memorial Race at Leitrim Lodge, expertly organised by Newry AC. This marked the second race in the new NIMRA League, attracting a strong field of 104 runners to take on the challenging 13km / 680m course.
Gold Standard for Aoife and Harry at Lagan Valley Meet
The first meet of the 36th edition of the Lagan Valley Super 6 got underway this week with an exciting display of speed, strength and determination from some of the region’s top young athletes, including Newcastle AC’s own Aoife Grant and Harry McVeigh.
Harry McVeigh claimed gold in U14 100m and Silver in U14 800m
International Selection for Newcastle AC
From a small corner of South Down, nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, it’s only natural that local runners don’t fear a hill or two. After all, with an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as their back garden, it comes as no surprise that, as Northern Irish and Irish mountain running selection committees sift through results and trials, a Newcastle AC runner regularly earns a place on the team.
Newcastle Athletes Shine at National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone
A lifetime best in Athlone for Aoife in U16 1500m walk
The National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone this year showcased some of Ireland’s brightest young athletic talent and Newcastle Athletic Club was proudly represented by two rising stars – Aoife Grant and Paddy Sherrard– in the highly competitive 1500m racewalk events.