Joe Gallagher

The summer heatwave of recent days may have diminished as the week progressed, however the members of North Belfast Harriers continued to turn up the temperature on the roads and parks, locally and further afield, with some impressive race performances, over distances from 5k to ultra marathons.   Portaferry 10 Mile Race, Tuesday 21st July  On Tuesday evening Mark Smith and Nuala Muldoon made their way to Portaferry to take part in the annual 10 Mile Race that accompanies the community festival. Mark ran a great race, finishing in 1 hour: 00 min: 20 sec, first in his …

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As the week progressed and the summer solstice beckoned, the members of North Belfast Harriers took every opportunity to avail of the bright evenings and improving weather, as they showed their love for running, at races and parks, at home and further afield. As always, there were some impressive performances and podium places as well.  Lisburn Half Marathon and 10k Road Races, Wednesday 17th June  There was a good turnout of runners for the annual Lisburn Half Marathon and 10k races on Wednesday evening and, as ever, there were some great performances. In the Half Marathon, Mark …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 11th – 17th May 2026  The weather of mid May did not evidence the heat that many might have hoped for. However, undeterred, members of North Belfast Harriers put their toes to the line in races and parkruns at home and further afield. As usual there were some impressive performances.   Davey Clarke Wins the Irish National 5k Championship for the Second Year in a Row, in Dublin on Saturday 16th May.  Three members of North Belfast Harriers took part in the Irish Runner 5k road race in the grounds of Phoenix Park, Dublin on Saturday …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 6th –12th April 2024  As Easter week opened many a member of North Belfast Harriers laced their running shoes for races and runs at a variety of traditional and sometimes not so traditional venues, as well as Parkruns locally and further afield. As always, there were some superb results and podium places for many of those involved.  Emily Haggard Kearney Crowned Irish Champion in the 10k in Dublin,  Sunday 12th April.  Emily Haggard Kearney won the Irish Championship 10k in style at Phoenix Park on Sunday, finishing the race in 33 min: 25 …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 2nd – 8th March 2024  As the the month of March opened, the days continued to show a stretch and the weather suggested that the dreary downpours of winter were about to diminish. Encourage by this, the members of North Belfast Harriers took to the outdoors with some fine performances in races, at distances from 5k to half marathon, as well as Parkruns at home and further afield.   Bundoran 10 Mile and 5km Races, Friday 6th March and Saturday 7th March  The Harriers were well represented at the annual “Bundoran 10” as well as the 5k race option on the Friday before the main …

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As the wet winter weather continued to set challenges for sporting activities, the Harriers were not deterred in showing their love for running and achieved outstanding success, particularly at the Athletics NI and Ulster Intermediate and Masters Cross Country Races in Lurgan on Saturday.   It’s a Stunning Saturday as North Belfast Harriers Sweep to Victory Across the Board at the Northern Ireland and Ulster Intermediate and Masters Cross Country Championships, Lurgan Park, 24th January  North Belfast Harriers were outstanding in the Athletics NI and Ulster Cross Country at Lurgan Park on Saturday, being crowned overall champions in …

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