Joe Gallagher

As the warm weather of September’s Indian summer prevailed, members of North Belfast Harriers continued to test themselves against their peers, with some success, at races of various distances, throughout the country and further afield.  Dromiskin 5k, Saturday 9th September  David Clarke was the sole representative from North Belfast Harriers to make the trip to the village of Dromiskin, in County Louth. Looking ever fresh, in the M60 category, David took first place in his age group, 18th overall, in the impressive time …

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  North Belfast Harriers Race Report 24th – 30th July 2023 Whilst the last week of July brought little joy in terms of the weather, there was nonetheless some cheer in the form of notable successes, and several podium places, for the runners of North Belfast Harriers, as they tested themselves against their peers on a range of distances and terrain, from 5k to 55.2k. No doubt many runners will have been using the races as part of their preparation for big Laganside …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 26th June – 2nd July 2023  As the late June heatwave gave way to a mixture of sunshine and heavy showers, members of North Belfast Harriers continued to test themselves against their peers at a variety of races and running events locally, in Britain, in Europe, and indeed, at the other end of the world.  Ards Half Marathon Friday 30th June  Three North Belfast Harriers took part in the Ards Half Marathon, which was staged on the …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 22nd – 28th May 2023  As the end of May brought the good weather to Northern Ireland, and further afield, the appeal of racing on roads, tracks and trails increased, and as usual, members of North Belfast Harriers relished the opportunity to participate in a variety of events, testing themselves against their peers with some spectacular successes, on a range of distances from 800m to back to back marathons.  First Place Finishes and Category Wins in Abundance at Ballyclare …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 17th-23rd April 2023  As the spring sunshine intermittently gave way to showers, members of North Belfast Harriers took to the roads and track locally and throughout the UK and Europe, at distances from 5,000m to marathon, to test themselves against their peers and celebrate their love of running. As we have come to expect, there were some very impressive performances.  Róise Roberts sets a New Club Record at the Irish Universities 5,000m Championships, 21st April  North Belfast …

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North Belfast Harriers Race Report 3rd – 9th April 2023  As the first full moon rose following the vernal equinox, and the springtime stretch in the days quickened, the prospect for great running weather enticed the members of North Belfast Harriers to take to the streets, roads and parks, at home and further afield, to celebrate their love of running, and to test themselves against their peers, at races and ParkRuns locally and further afield.  The Streets of Kilkenny 5k, Thursday 6th …

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