A special training session was delivered by Lagan Valley Orienteers as part of a one-night takeover of Newcastle AC Juniors’ regular programme. The session aimed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of orienteering while complementing their existing experience in athletics.
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
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.
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.
Strong team of 4 who took on the NIMRA Trials on Saturday
Young athletes from across Northern Ireland gathered in the Mourne Mountains for a key moment in the junior mountain running calendar, as trials took place to select the 2026 Northern Ireland junior squads. Hosted by Northern Ireland Mountain Running Association (NIMRA), the event at Donard Forest saw aspiring runners across three age groups, compete over a challenging 7km course in hopes of earning a place on teams set to represent their country at major competitions later in the year.
The Ulster Athletics Spring Throws competition in Letterkenny brought together many of the province’s most exciting young and senior athletes for a high‑quality early‑season showcase on Sunday. Held in excellent conditions, the event offered the perfect platform for throwers to test winter training progress and build momentum for the months ahead.
Ronan gearing up in the cage for Discus