Glassdrumman 5K – The Dunnywater Dander

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By the PM’s Plenipotentiary Correspondent

If you ever find yourself thinking, “Ah sure, a 5K can’t be that bad”, then you clearly haven’t met the Dunnywater Dander — a brute of a course with just under 250 feet of elevation gain packed into its opening climb. It claws uphill for a punishing 1.5 miles to the Dunnywater before whipping you round for a wild, 1.5-mile downhill dash back to Glassdrumman Gaelic Club. It’s the kind of race that makes you question both your training plan and your life choices. Continue reading →

British Transplant Games 2025

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Paul Fegan at the British Transplant Games

Paul Fegan at the British Transplant Games

Congratulations to Newcastle AC’s Paul Fegan who travelled to the British Transplant Games held in Oxford. Paul took the win in the 5,000m race walk (38:19) and finished third in the 800m (3:58).

Paul who received a life-saving heart transplant in November 2023 has been a valued member of the club for many years. Paul has completed many marathons and ultras over the years and he continues to give his time generously as the club photographer at events such as the Hill & Dale Series and the Christmas Cracker.

Paul follows in the footsteps of fellow Newcastle AC member Ian Brannigan who also competed in the British Transplant Games in 2011 and 2012.

 

123.com National Track and Field Championships

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Huge congratulations to Patrick Sheridan for a phenomenal performance at the 123.ie National Senior Track & Field Championships in Dublin this weekend!
On Saturday, Patrick booked his spot in the 800m final with a commanding run of 1:53.16, finishing 2nd in his heat and securing automatic qualification.
In Sunday’s final, he showed fearless front-running from the gun, going stride for stride with Ireland’s top middle-distance talent — Mark English and Cian McPhillips — and delivered an outstanding 1:51.28 to finish 6th overall in a stacked national final.
Wishing Patrick all the very best as he heads to the NI & Ulster Senior Championships this weekend in Belfast.
Patrick ran an outstanding 1:51.28 to finish 6th overall in a stacked national final.

Patrick ran an outstanding 1:51.28 to finish 6th overall in a stacked national final.

World Youth Skyrunning Championships, Italy

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Ethan McMullan and Patrick McDaid  represented Ireland in the Youth C category at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships held in Fonte Cerreto, Gran Sasso, Italy at the weekend as part of Team Skyrunning Ireland.
Both athletes proudly featured in the Vertical Kilometer on Friday, a demanding 1000m climb over roughly 3.8km and the 23k Skyrace with over 2220m elevation gain on Sunday,  in one of Europe’s most iconic mountain venues
Ethan proudly claimed the 1st Irish Man across the line in both races with Patrick close on his heels on both occasions.
An incredible achievement on the world stage.
Ethan McMullan at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Ethan McMullan at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Newcastle AC's Ethan and Patrick in Italy

Newcastle AC’s Ethan and Patrick in Italy

Patrick McDaid at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Patrick McDaid at the World Youth Skyrunning Championships

Martin McMullan Completes Lakeland 100

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Well done to Martin McMullan who completed the Lakeland 100 in the last weekend of July. The Lakeland 100 actually covers 105 miles (because 100 wasn’t enough!) and 22,493 feet of elevation.

Described as the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells almost entirely of public bridleways and footpaths. The route starts in Coniston and heads South before completing a clockwise loop which takes in the Dunnerdale fells, Eskdale, Wasdale and Buttermere before arriving in Keswick. From here the route heads to Matterdale and continues over to Haweswater before returning via Kentmere, Ambleside and Elterwater to the finish at Coniston. The event is continuous in nature, competitors don’t have to stop or sleep on the route. Continue reading →