Joe Gallagher

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 22nd-28th December 2025  As the Christmas season came to its climax and the weather locally showed a seasonal crispness, with occasional morning frost, the members of North Belfast Harriers continued to evidence their passion for running at festive races and at Parkruns at home and further afield. As might be expected of the Harriers, despite some runners being adorned in colourful festive attire, there were some great performances and podium places along the way.  Conán McCaughey lifts Bronze as Five Harriers tackle Greencastle 5 Mile Road …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 17th – 23rd November 2025     As winter began to make its presence felt with snow, frost and rain during the week, the members of North Belfast Harriers were not deterred and continued to test themselves against their peers at races on roads, trails and muddy fields, as well as Saturday morning Parkruns, locally and further afield.  123.ie Irish National Senior Cross Country Championship  Templemore Sports Complex in Derry was the venue for this year’s Senior Cross Country Championship Meet. North Belfast Harriers were represented in the Men’s Senior/ Under …

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Storm Amy buffeted Ireland and northern parts of Britain causing the cancellation of numerous sporting events, including many races. However, as always members of North Belfast Harriers, undeterred by inclement weather, took advantage of whatever opportunities there were to test themselves against their peers on roads and parks locally and further afield.  North Belfast Harriers Excel with Category Wins and Podium Places at the Armagh 10 Mile Road Race, Sunday 5th October  In the aftermath of the storm, three Harriers took to the …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 8th – 14th September 2025   As the autumnal wind, showers and the intermittent sunshine of September punctuated the week, members of North Belfast Harriers took to the roads, parks and open spaces to test themselves against their peers, in races ranging in distance from 5k to half marathon, in locations both locally and in Europe. As ever there were some great performances, with record equalling times set and podium places achieved. Louise Smith lifts Gold and Equals the Existing …

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   As the intermittent summer sunshine of early August, was occasionally interrupted by showers, members of North Belfast Harriers continued to participate in running events and races on the track, roads, countryside and parks, with some stunning successes, podium places, records set and team trophies lifted along the way.  North Belfast Harriers Shine at the Mallusk 5 Mile Challenge, Friday 8th August, with Podium Places Galore and First Place Team Trophies for both the Men and the Women.   There was a bumper …

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As the glorious heatwave of July continued to pose challenges for those active in the sun, members of North Belfast Harriers were not deterred. Also, despite the diminution of racing opportunities due to the holidays, the Harriers were active participants in mountain races, ultra races, half marathons, track events and, of course, Parkruns at home and also in more distant locations.   It’s Gold for Greg McClure in the Greyabbey 3hr Endurance Challenge, Saturday 12th July  Greg McClure finished first in the …

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