Category Archives: Junior

Top 10 at National Championships for Newcastle Athletes

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Report by Siobhan Grant

It was a bumper weekend of action for the Newcastle AC Juniors as they headed to Tullamore for the 2nd weekend of the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships.

It’s a big ask to expect young athletes to maintain a high level of commitment and training at the start of their summer holidays with family trips away planned and the burn out from a tough year hitting the books kicking in. Though nothing was ever too much to ask from the Newcastle athletes as they trained around home and away, keeping their bodies and minds fresh for their trip to National championships to perform against the best in the country. Continue reading →

Junior Update (12 Mar 2024)

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Aaron makes a huge impact at Irish Schools Cross Country           by Siobhan Grant

At tte weekend, Newcastle AC proudly watched on as three members made their way to Tymon Park, Tallagh, after qualifying for the Post Primary Schools All Ireland Cross Country Finals. Having been trailblazer for their schools through Districts in Delamont and then again at Mallusk Playing Fields carving their way into the opportunity to represent their schools at All Ireland level, everyone was behind Fiachna McAleenan, Aaron O Boyle and Ethan McMullan as they toed the line amongst the best runners in the whole island. Continue reading →

Weekly Junior Update – McGrady XC Race 3, Born2Run, ParkRun

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Newcastle Juniors show class at Tollymore

On Sunday, the club hosted the 3rd race of the McGrady’s Financial Junior Cross Country Series. The weather was onside and even the sun came out from time to time to remind us that Spring was incoming. With all the Junior coaches and volunteers undertaking various roles across the event, some for the first time and other, experienced stalwarts directing, the teamwork was evident and reflected on the smooth running of the event and bonus baked treats in the tent for all.

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