The 78th annual Slieve Donard Race took place on Saturday from its relatively new base at the top end of Donard Demesne in Newcastle, County Down. The early morning fog which had rolled in off the Irish Sea overnight had been reluctant to clear and some runners were suddenly wishing they had learned how to use a compass as the notorious line from the summit of the mountain to the Quarry is very difficult to find in limited visibility. However, just on time, the skies cleared, a beautiful summer’s day emerged providing excellent visibility for the runners.
Slieve Donard Race 13 May 2023 Results
Binnian Doesn’t Break the Juniors Determination
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.
Sophie Sets the Standards in 1500m
Report by Siobhán Grant
Over the past fortnight, the Ulster Schools Athletics has been relentlessly working its way through numerous District Heats in their pursuit to bring together the best track and field athletes that the Ulster Schools has to offer.
With many of the Newcastle Junior athletes making their school teams and some excelling in disciplines they were quite new to, there was plenty to celebrate and some podium places too.
Hill and Dale Series 2023 – Race 4
Irish Trials attended by NAC
4 Newcastle & District athletes make the Irish Team for the World Mountain Racing Championships
The Irish Mountain Racing Association (IMRA) hosted trials throughout the weekend for athletes wishing to be selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming Mountain Running World Championships being held in Innsbruck-Stubai, Austria, between the 6th and 10th June (https://www.innsbruck-stubai2023.com/en/).