Report by Siobhán Grant
Whilst everyone flocked to the seaside and dusted off their buckets and spades on Sunday, the McVeighs had the chickens, goats, pigeons and dogs fed by 6am and had packed up the white wagon just as the sun was saying hello for the first time on what would be a very hot day for everyone. With the stat nav set for Donegal for the Children’s Games and Ulster U12 and U13 Championships hosted by Finn Valley AC.
Report by Siobhán Grant
As we move into the latter half of the Hill and Dale Series, there is still all to run for…or throw yourself down a mountain for. Continue reading
Report by Siobhán Grant
On Thursday evening, the track and field Newcastle AC junior squad headed for South Belfast again for the Lagan Valley AC Fab 5 event. This was meet number three of five in the series and the club had already celebrated great success in the previous meets. However, as the sun yet again shone down upon Mary Peters Track, the Juniors brought their A game and were ready to make themselves the competitors to beat.
Report by Siobhán Grant
All roads led to Slieve Binnian on Thursday night for the infamous Binnian To The Top, Hill and Dale Race. Race 4 of the series saw over 300 runners take to the start line at Carrick Little. The only Full Open Mountain race for the U16 squad and welcoming back a full U18 contingent after their trip to Limerick to secure themselves a place in the U20 Irish Team.
Report by Siobhán Grant
Report by Siobhán Grant
This week, the idyllic and peaceful surroundings of the rolling hills of Tollymore and Castlewellan were soon forgotten as the hardcore put on their mudclaws and prepared to take on the first open mountain race of the 2023 Hill & Dale Series where the mist engulfed the peaks on high.