Mill Hill Mile 2009 Results

Teer continues his return to form with an impressive climb – The Mill Hill Mile 2009 by Joe McCann
An eclectic mix of runners, ranging from just over 6 to well over 60 took to the line in the village of Annsborough to tackle the arduous climb that separates the village from Castlewellan. With McNeilly poised to take the times and assist Frank Morgan on the start line and winner for the previous 6 years Alan McKibbin nowhere to be seen, the trophy was destined to reside on a different mantelpiece for the next twelve months. Continue reading

Annual Mill Hill Mile Race 2009

The annual Mill Hill uphill mile race takes place on 7th September 2009. The race, which has been ran every year since 1987 with the exception of 2001, is the brainchild of local running stalwart Marty McVeigh who was born and bred on the same slope as the runners will tackle. The race begins in Annsborough and requires the athletes to negotiate the steep climb to just past the library in Castlewellan. Continue reading