Joe Gallagher

North Belfast Harriers Race Report 26th May – 1st June 2025  As May came to its conclusion and the bright days of June beckoned, members of North Belfast Harriers continued to evidence their love for running at races on roads, tracks and parks, testing themselves against their peers at distances from 800m to over 50 miles, with podium places and some stunning performances as well.   It’s Gold for Emily Haggard Kearney and Conán McCaughey, Silver for Natasha Henderson and Bronze for Mark Cornett …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 21st – 27th April 2025  As Easter week progressed and locally, April showers gave way to increased spring sunshine, the opportunities for racing on the roads, tracks and parks for the members of North Belfast Harriers increased, with Sunday being the chosen date for a number of spring marathons. As ever, whether competing on a track, Parkrun or city marathon, there were some great performances and podium places.  North Belfast Harriers Win the Team Trophy, with Individual …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 17th – 23rd March 2025  As March passed its mid-point and the vernal equinox portended longer days, many a member of the North Belfast Harriers took to the roads, streets and parks to celebrate their love of running and test themselves against their peers through participation in races and Parkruns.  Spar Craic 10k Race, St Patrick’s Day 17th March  The streets of Belfast were thronged as a record number of runners and spectators assembled at Belfast’s City …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 10th – 16th February 2025  As February progressed through its second week, with wintery chills still evident, the members of North Belfast Harriers continued to challenge themselves against their peers, racing on the roads, cross country courses, Parkruns and at indoor athletics tracks, at home and further afield. As ever, there were some great examples of running with podium places and silverware lifted in the process.  Armagh International Road Races, Thursday 13th February  Several Harriers made their …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 6th – 12th January 2025  The early January ice, snow and wintery weather had an impact upon the training of many runners locally, and caused some Parkruns to be cancelled or altered, to ensure the safety of participants. However, thankfully as the thaw progressed over the weekend, the race directors at a number of venues gave their approval for the events to be staged. There were some great performances from the runners of North Belfast Harriers, with …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 2nd – 8th December 2024  Following a weekend when Storm Darragh battered Ireland and Britain, and almost all races locally were cancelled, including every Parkrun in Northern Ireland, there are very few results to reflect upon.   Spar European Cross Country Championships, Sunday 8th December  Matthew Lavery continued to show a great run of form and was selected to represent Ireland in the under 23 team, in the European Cross Country Championships. Now in its 30th year, …

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