Newcastle & District AC athlete Siobhan Grant delivered a standout all-round performance at the Northern Ireland Masters Championships last week, leaving with four medals and a shattering her personal best in the 2000m walk.
Throwing her way to silver medal in Javelin
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
The popular Co. Down 5K took place on Thursday evening in Downpatrick, attracting runners of all ages to one of the region’s fastest and best-supported road races.
Niamh Watson delighted with her performance
Known for its flat and speedy course around the Grove Shopping Centre, competitors tackled an unusual 7.5-lap route featuring smooth corners and long straights thatregularly produce personal bests across all four races. Despite the repetitive nature of the course, which can feel like running on a tarmac track, the event remains a favourite on the local racing calendar thanks to its excellent organisation, enthusiastic crowd support and range of children’s races that kick off the evening’s action.
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
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