Author: rbell

Belfast Hills Events

Belfast Hills Events

In recent times there has been a lot of work to open up the Belfast Hills.  This includes new trails and facilities.  This has led to a surge in popularity with more and more...

Annalong Horseshoe Fell Race 2013 – 4th May

Annalong Horseshoe Fell Race 2013 – 4th May

57 runners took to the start line for the 32nd running of the annual Annalong Horseshoe fell race, this year featuring as a long race in the NIMRA championship. The weather was bright and...

Slieve Donard Race 2013

Slieve Donard Race 2013

by Trevor Wilson It all started so well – sun beaming down on Newcastle Main Street, clear views of Donard as we lined up for the start. As we exited the forest, still fine...

Exfoliating race on Donard

Exfoliating race on Donard

The tops of the Mourne Mountains were clear on what was another topsy turvy May day with a mixture of sunshine, rain and hail. 138 enthusiastic runners signed on for the gruelling feat that...

New date for Flagstaff to Carlingford Race

New date for Flagstaff to Carlingford Race

This year the Irish Cycling Championship is taking place in Carlingford. It is scheduled to run on the weekend June 22nd and 23rd. This would have clashed with the Flagstaff to Carlingford mountain race....