Joe Gallagher

North Belfast Harriers Dominant at the Cross Country Trials, as a total of 19 Members are Selected to Run for N Ireland in the 5 Nations International this November.    NI Masters Cross Country Trials, Queen’s Playing Fields, Saturday 3rd October. The iconic vests of North Belfast Harriers were everywhere at Queen’s Playing Fields on Saturday, as an astounding number of 19 club members were on podiums, picking up medals of all colours, as well as winning selection to teams and reserve places for the British and Irish International Cross Country, to be held in …

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As August ended and September heralded the changes in the seasons, the members of North Belfast Harriers turned out in numbers at races at home and further afield.   The World Masters Championships Come to a Close and David Clarke Lifts Another Silver!  Davey Clarke on the track in the 1500m in Daegu, South Korea. Photo courtesy of Carol Clarke. World Masters Championships 1500m, Daegu, South Korea, Tuesday 1st September  David Clarke brought a fantastic two weeks of competition to a close with a third medal in the World Masters Championships, adding a Silver in the 1500m to a Silver in the 5000m and a Bronze in the 800m, that he …

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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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