As an athlete, there are certain journeys you make time and time again throughout the year. Trips to the shop to stock up on treats for the journey, multiple visits to the toilet before a race, and, of course, the familiar drive to the centre of Ireland—to Tullamore—for National Championships.
Harry in full flight
Persistent rain failed to dampen spirits or performances at the fourth meeting of the Lagan Valley Super Six series, as athletes produced a host of personal bests and season-best performances in challenging conditions.
Competitors from Newcastle AC were among those to impress on a wet evening that still attracted a strong turnout and delivered several standout results across both junior and senior categories. Continue reading
Set against the dramatic alpine landscapes of Slovenia, the European Athletics Off‑Road Running Championships 2026 proved to be a landmark celebration of endurance, adventure and elite competition. Taking place from 5–7 June 2026 in Ljubljana and Kamnik, the event brought together Europe’s finest off‑road runners alongside passionate recreational athletes, creating a unique and inclusive sporting experience. Continue reading
Jamie O’Flaherty clears the barrier on this way to claiming his first Ulster Steeplechase title
Newcastle AC’s young athletes produced a series of outstanding performances at the NI and Ulster U14-U20 Track and Field Championships at the Mary Peters Track, Belfast, with the club enjoying a highly successful weekend across a range of events. Competing against the province’s best young talent, Newcastle athletes delivered medals, personal bests and impressive displays that underlined the club’s growing strength across all age groups with 8 athletes taking home 7 medals over the course of the weekend.
The Goat Delivers, While The Chef Deserts at Lukes 2026
From Meelmore Lodge by The Absent Chef.
Meelmore Lodge once again hosted race six of the 2026 Hill and Dale Series, as runners tackled the unforgiving slopes of Slievenaglogh and Lukes. Hydration tablets dissolved at record pace, and once again the annual debate around “appropriate hill racing attire” and “do I need a full kit?” threatened to overshadow the racing itself. Continue reading
A remarkable young talent within the club has captured national attention following an outstanding performance at the prestigious Mini London Marathon on Saturday.
