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ULSTER/NI EVENS & NOVICE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, ANTRIM
Meadow and Joanne McCauley travelled to the beautiful setting of Greenmount College, Antrim for the Ulster/NI Evens and Novice Cross Country Championships in Saturday afternoon.
The ground conditions were pretty good with the weather being cold but sunny for the U18s events of which Meadow participated. Her 4K Race was hard and fast. Meadow ran a good race and finished with a sixteenth placing in a time of 18:55.
Joanne McCauley raced in the Novice 4k event, where the sun gave way to a blustery wind and rain. She completed in a time of 22:34.
VICTORIA PARKRUN, BELFAST
Mark Malone joined 243 runners to complete the Victoria Parkrun on Saturday morning.
Mark on his fourteenth Parkrun, notched a fantastic PB of 16:31, and finished in eighth overall placing on a course renowned for recording fast times.
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CITYPARK PARKRUN, CRAIGAVON
Joanne McCauley joined in with Citypark Parkrun and used the route for her Saturday training run. She joined 218 runners on her 108th Parkrun completing the circuit of Craigavon Lakes in 27:11.
COMBER CUP CROSS COUNTRY, DUNDONALD
Rory Mulvaney and Meadow McCauley made the journey to Dundonald on Saturday afternoon for the prestigious annual Comber Cup XC. This event is one of the largest XC annual events to be held each year in Ulster with all the major clubs attending.
After heavy rainfall overnight and with the school age groups running first and cutting the course up - ground conditions where very heavy going. The course also had a new layout with a lot of hill work and the mud added to the extra pain exertion on the legs.
Meadow McCauley raced in the U17s 4K Race. She ran a strong race on the hills and mud. Her club winter endurance training has paid off along with her grit and determination - rewarding Meadow with a fabulous podium 3rd place in a time of 18:27.
Rory Mulvaney had to take in the gruelling 8k course. This was the finale race of the day which meant the ground was now well cut up making the hill climbs and descents tough going. The race took off at a very fast pace but as it progressed competitors soon found their own pace and Rory finished well up the field of 187 athletes with 52nd position and 11th M35 in a time of 34:10.5. A good start to his XC season.
SPAR CROSS COUNTRY EXPERIENCE, ABBOTTSTOWN, DUBLIN
Sarah Jane Beattie travelled to Dublin on Sunday afternoon to take part in the SPAR XC Experience. The event hosted by Athletics Ireland on the fabulous setting of the Sports Campus in Abbottstown had participants from all over Ireland.
Sarah Jane toed the start line with 301 eager male and female athletes. From the whistle she ran a well paced consistent race in good ground conditions. She finished 13th female open category and 99th overall.
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Newry 1s 3-7 Cookstown 1's
Newry were brought back to earth with a bang on Saturday having won their first three games of the season Cookstown put seven past the home side. Newry took the lead in the first quarter with Keith McWilliams finishing off from a short corner after the initial shot was saved by the keeper. Cookstown had plenty of the ball but could not find the equaliser in the first quarter. In the second quarter Cookstown really pushed forward and scored three goals within 7 minutes to take the wind from Newry's sails and go in at half time with the two goal advantage.
Newry pulled another back early in the third quarter when Jeremy Greer was fouled by the keeper and a flick was awarded, Colin McKnight stepped up and slotted home to get Newry back within one goal. The home side had more chances to get back on level terms but could not take advantage and again Cookstown stunned Newry with another three quick fire goals, completely blowing Newry out of the water. Newry did get a third with a well taken goal from Corey Large before Cookstown got their seventh and book their place in the next round of the Kirk Cup.
Newry would like to thank new kit sponsor SMET Building Products.
Team: R McGivern, D. England, S. Megaw, J. Greer, C. Henning, C. McKnight, J. Taylor, A. Baird, K. Fletcher, K. McWilliams, N. McKnight, M. Russell, J. Porter, C. Large
Newry 2's 9-1 Banbridge 4's
Newry entertained Banbridge on Saturday knowing only a victory would keep alive their chances of progressing to the league cup semi final. Newry started brightly and had chances early on to take the lead through Irwin, McCafferty and Hogg, however it was the visitors who hit on the counter and took the lead. In the second quarter Newry flew out of the traps and David Hogg got them back on level terms with a fierce strike from the top of the circle.
Veteran David Andrews scored a great solo goal before McCafferty got a quick fire brace to see Newry race into a 4-1 lead at half time. In the third quarter McCafferty was able to finish off his hat-trick before goals were added in the forth quarter by Alex Irwin, David Andrews, Josh Porter and David Hogg.Newry travel to Banbridge next week in the league expecting to face a much changed side.
Team: A Marks, G. Moffett, E. Graham, M. McCullough, J. Boyd, J. Porter, S. Blakley, D. Hogg, A. Irwin, S. McCafferty, A. Foster, S. Graham, D. Andrews, J. Niblock
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SGR DUO AT CHICAGO MARATHON
SGR David Rushe and Tina Crawley proudly represent the club at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, that was also part of Marathon history as Brigid Kosgei broke the women's marathon record in the windy city. David and Tina would have both been inspired to run as Eliud Kipchoge broke the 2 hour barrier on the Saturday and couldn't wait like all runners to get starting. Tina who finished her 4th Major World Marathon in Chicago set a great time in 04:19:51 and already looking to get her fifth Major as soon as she can. David ran Chicago for the second time after running in last years event and taking 15 mins off his
time from last year with a great time of 04:53:14. Everyone at the club is proud of you both and well done.
LAWRENCE AT ROSTREVOR PARKRUN
Well done to SGR Lawrence Malone on Saturday at the Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor, Lawrence added another great time of 22:27 and finishing in 9th place on what is a tough parkrun with a few wee hills towards the Caravan Park . Lawrence has been flying the flag for SGR at the local Parkruns and beyond ,let's see more SGR give it ago at the local Parkruns in our area.
JOELEEN AT CARLINGFORD SPORTIVE
Well done to SGR Joeleen Brogan who took to her bike for The Carlingford Loop Sportive on Saturday, that had a 62km route around the scenic shores Carlingford Lough starting and finishing in Newry using the Scenic Carlingford Ferry. What away to see the Carlingford Lough.
BRIAN AT THE GREAT FJORD SWIM
SGR Brian Muckian took part in The Great Fjord Swim on Saturday an open water swimming race that took place on the tranquil waters of Killary Fjord.
Brian swam in the 3.9km event in a great time of 01:07:42 and finished in 21st Place,Well done Brian.
FEW PLACES LEFT FOR SGR BUS TO DUBLIN MARATHON
Slieve Gullion Runners will have a bus going to the Dublin Marathon on Sunday 27th October,Leaving Mulkerns Eurospar at 6:15am Sharp.Please contact Eamon Murphy at 07549663777 to book your place or PM us at SGR Facebook page to pass on to Eamon.
SGR Members and non Members ,Families, friends (other run clubs) non-runners are all welcome. £15 return ...Please be quick folks as this will book up fast.
ENTER THE G819 WITH A CHANCE TO WIN A NIGHT IN KILLEAVY CASTLE ESTATE
If you needed another incentive to enter this years G819...all online entries for the event will be entered into a competition to win this amazing prize.
The recently opened Killeavy Castle Estate have given us an amazing prize, which all ONLINE ONLY participants have a chance to win. A one night stay ( For 2 people) including breakfast could be yours. Get online and sign up today...8 Mile run, 8KM run or 8KM Walk.
The G819 8k /8 Mile run and 8K Walk isype G819 on search bar and please sign u back for 2019 and will take place at the Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Sunday 3rd November ,online registration is now open https://slievegullion09.wixsite.com/sgr9, help us celebrate our clubs 5th birthday celebrations in style by taking on the G819. More details to come on the event leading up to the G819. We would like to thank our Main sponsor Mulkerns EUROSPAR for their continued support and we will also be helping to support the Fight-For-Alfie at the event. Thank you to Prices Icecream for sponsoring the G819.
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can check all details on upcoming events both near and far on the SGR Online Events Guide 2019/20 ,this is updated daily ,a click away from your next run here https://www.tockify.com/sgr09/pinboard . Please support our many running events in your area. #supportrunningevents
NEW FORM FOR SGR MEMBERS TIMES
Please fill in our new SGR members events time form ,the form is to record all members race times from all events as well as to upload photos,so we can record not only your time but event and photos. Form here https://form.jotformeu.com/92770545049362 or please PM us at SGR Facebook page.
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Young Craobh Rua Hurlers Tyrone Tournament Victory
Craobh Rua Under 10 hurling team made their own bit of local sporting history when they travelled to Carrickmore County Tyrone to complete in the home Club’s prestigious Féile An Fhómhair tournament and returned back home as winners of the Pláta an Fhómhair.
Teams from top hurling clubs throughout Ulster participated in the event.
The young Craobh Rua Camlocha Under 10 hurlers were placed in the same Group as Kevin Lynchs, Swatragh & Lavey (all Derry), Naomh Éanna (Antrim) and Naomh Colm Cille (Tyrone).
From that very tough group Craobh Rua qualified for the Plate semi final and were up against more Derry opposition in Na Magha.
Both teams were very evenly matched and after going score for score right through, it was no surprise the game ended in a draw. In extra time it was ‘first score is the winner’.
Our young hurlers showed great determination and commitment boy and after some fantastic work rate, secured the score that took them through to the final.
In the final Craobh Rua played host club Éire Óg Carrickmore.
Craobh Rua started really well and raced into a 2 goal lead at half time, but Éire Óg worked their way back into the game in the second half and with the last puck of the ball, scored a goal to level the game.
This group of talented and committed young hurlers faced extra time again, during which both teams had chances to win it, but the Camlough lads got the all important score to win the plate.
Everyone of our squad played their part in securing this prestigious win and it will be a sporting achievement that they should all be rightly proud of.
Our club want to thank Carrickmore for the invite to the tournament, which was an enjoyable and well organised day of sport.
The Craobh Rua Under 10 Team
Jack Bradley, Jack Taylor, Jamie McAleavey, Ryan McAleavey, Ronan Watters, Cealan Powell, Ryan Powell, Conor Byrne, Nathan O’Callaghan, Fiachra Crossan, Paudie Tavey & Eoin McEldowney.
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Ballynahinch 1's 0-6 Newry 1's
Newry started their league campaign in style with the 6-0 thrashing of Ballynahinch on Saturday, this comes hot on the tail of two wins against Mossely and Antrim in their Kirk Cup fixtures.
From the start Newry dominated and restricted Ballynahinch to the odd long ball which were quickly moped up before Newry went back on the attack. The visitors took the lead with 5 minutes gone when Jeremy Greer deflected home a David England shot from a short corner. They continued to press Ballynahinch creating more chances but were unable to get their second until near the quarter mark when great play from Colin McKnight saw him break through the 'hitch defence, rounding three defenders before laying off to Alex Irwin to slot home at the back post.
Just before the half way mark McKnight turned from creator to scorer as he rounded the keeper and fired home a reverse stick shot. Three up at half time and Newry had the game in the bag.
Newry continued to try and add to the score in the third quarter and it was McWilliams who got on the score sheet with a reverse shot from the top of the circle which the keeper found to hot to handle and could only palm into his own net. Alex Irwin got his second after a quick passing move down the right, and it could have been more however Fletcher, McKnight and Taylor were unable to apply the finishing touches. Right on the full time whistle however Colin McKnight did get his second to leave the score 6-0.
Newry will host Cookstown in their final Kirk Cup match which will be a completely different test from Saturday, Newry will need to be at their best to take anything from this game.
Team: R McGivern, D. England, S. Megaw, J. Greer, C. Henning, N. McKnight, J. Taylor, A. Baird, C. McKnight, K. McWilliams, K. Fletcher, A. Irwin, C. Large
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A GREAT SEND OFF FOR DUNE THANK YOU DERMOT & BARRY
Sunday saw a large field of runners come to say goodbye to one of the special running events in many years. The Dune Half Marathon 2019 held the last running of the event that saw close to 500 runners from all over Ireland and further afield come run it for the last time , taking off from the Quays in Newry towards Dundalk on what was a great day weather wise and had the runners in high spirits and a great festival mood. The Dune had something magical about it as an event and the hard work and dedication over the years from our fellow SGR members and founders of Dune Dermot Winters and Barry Duffy and the team of people who helped out, have given so many great memories for everyone involved with the race. We thank them all for giving us an event to us that will now leave a void in the running calendar for many. Our SGR members were out in force once again as both runners , helpers and pace runners on the day as well as supporting the event over the many years. SGR Joe Mc Kevitt came away with another podium finish in 2nd place for the club after finishing in 1st place in Killeavy last weekend, the strong SGR team all came to celebrate and give their all for the last Dune and all had amazing times and great memories to treasure with a medal that is a real time keeper in so many ways. Once again thank you Dermot and Barry and to your hardworking team for everything.
Dune Results
Joe McKevitt 01:17:11 2nd Place
Stephen Quinn 01:25:07 9th Place
Ryan Carson 01:29:40
Ronan Halpenny 01:37:29
Seamus Loughran 01:37:57
Oonagh McMahon 01:44:55
Cathal O'Brien 01:46:21
Larry Boyle 01:51:00
Terry Mulkerns 01:53:56
Robbie Marsh 01:54:37
Sarah Doran 01:56:27
Catherine Brito 01:59:24
Caroline Martin 02:00:25
Kevin McSherry 02:01:22
Ciarain Savage 02:01:06
Stephen McCabe 02:01:05
Nuala Higgins 02:02:20
Ciaran McSherry 02:08:36
Catherine Marmion 02:15:54
Martin McShane 02:22:42
LAWRENCE AT THE CASTLEWEELAN PARKRUN
SGR Lawrence Malone took to another Parkrun on Saturday ,after taking part in a London Parkrun Lawrence supported the Castlewellan Parkrun in Castlewellan Forest Park.
Lawrence is setting great times at the runs over the past few months and building up to breaking a PB soon at this rate. Lawrence time was 00:21.43 . Inspiring running that i'm sure will see fellow SGR take on a Parkrun to the many in our area.
MALACHY TAKES ON THE RUN ANNON LOUGH VIEW 10K
SGR Malachy Rafferty took to Crumlin on Sunday to run at the Run Annon Lough View 10k ,sadly at going to press we have no timing of the event and will have it in next weeks report, but well done Malachy for supporting and running and representing the club at this great event. Well done Malachy.
GOOD LUCK TO TINA & DAVID IN CHICAGO MARATHON
Good luck to SGR Tina Crawley and David Rushe on Sunday 13th October as they take on the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. This will be Tina's 4th Major Marathon and David will be doing the Chicago Marathon for the second time after doing it last year. We all at the club wish them all the best on Sunday.
SGR BUS TO DUBLIN MARATHON
Slieve Gullion Runners will have a bus going to the Dublin Marathon on Sunday 27th October,Leaving Mulkerns Eurospar at 6:15am Sharp.Please contact Eamon Murphy at 07549663777 to book your place or PM us at SGR Facebook page to pass on to Eamon.
SGR Members and non Members ,Families, friends (other run clubs) non-runners are all welcome. £15 return ...Please be quick folks as this will book up fast. A few places left .
ENTER THE G819 WITH A CHANCE TO WIN A NIGHT IN KILLEAVY CASTLE ESTATE
If you needed another incentive to enter this years G819...all online entries for the event will be entered into a competition to win this amazing prize.
The recently opened Killeavy Castle Estate have given us an amazing prize, which all ONLINE ONLY participants have a chance to win. A one night stay ( For 2 people) including breakfast could be yours. Get online and sign up today...8 Mile run, 8KM run or 8KM Walk.
The G819 8k /8 Mile run and 8K Walk isype G819 on search bar and please sign u back for 2019 and will take place at the Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Sunday 3rd November ,online registration is now open https://slievegullion09.wixsite.com/sgr9, help us celebrate our clubs 5th birthday celebrations in style by taking on the G819. More details to come on the event leading up to the G819. We would like to thank our Main sponsor Mulkerns EUROSPAR for their continued support and we will also be helping to support the Fight-For-Alfie at the event. Thank you to RDG Tyres and Recovery for sponsoring the G819.
UPCOMING EVENTS .....
You can check all details on upcoming events both near and far on the SGR Online Events Guide 2019/20 ,this is updated daily ,a click away from your next run here https://www.tockify.com/sgr09/pinboard . Please support our many running events in your area. #supportrunningevents
NEW FORM FOR SGR MEMBERS TIMES
Please fill in our new SGR members events time form ,the form is to record all members race times from all events as well as to upload photos,so we can record not only your time but event and photos. Form here https://form.jotformeu.com/92770545049362 or please PM us at SGR Facebook page.
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This weekend saw Newry AC athletes take part in 2 events - a Road Half Marathon and the other a Road Relay.
DUNE HALF MARATHON - NEWRY TO DUNDALK
Sarah Jane Beattie bit the bullet and moved out of her comfort zone to take part in the Dune Half Marathon. 13.1 miles is a lot longer in distance than Sarah Jane is used to on the track, trail or road - but she stepped up to the mark and had a great run. This race is not an easy one, with multiple hills to negotiate from the start point of Newry right through to the final finish destination of Dundalk. The weather was kind to the 458 runners this year and Sarah Jane enjoyed a good pace to come away with a fantastic time of 1:54.36.
NI & ULSTER ROAD RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS, VICTORIA PARK, BELFAST
A Newry AC Senior Men’s team travelled to Victoria Park in Belfast for the annual NI & Ulster Road Relay Championships Event organised by Orangegrove AC. The Relay team consisted of Hughie Mackin, Aidan Murray, John McCaffrey and Gavin Crilly and not forgetting the support of Head Coach, Kookie O’Hagan. The men had tough competition and ran hard and fast on each of their 3,380 metre relay legs. The route took them around the pathways of Victoria Park. The atmosphere was buzzing with all the major clubs from Northern Ireland present. The men ran well and were pleased with their performances which were: Leg 1 - 12:09 Hughie; Leg 2 - 11:59 John; Leg 3 - 12:03 Gavin and Leg 4 - 11:41 Aidan - with a total finish time of 47:50.
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MONAGHAN A WEEKEND TO REMEMBER FOR SGR
The Monaghan Phoenix Marathon Festival that took place on Saturday and Sunday seen some outstanding running from SGR Barry McCarroll , Ronan Halpenny and Eamon Murphy. On Saturday day one of the back to back marathons saw Barry McCarroll run an amazing time of 03:04:42 to take 3rd place and this was not the only podium finish of the day as Ronan Halpenny stormed home in the 10k event in an outstanding time of 00:41:49 to take a 2nd place finish. In what was a memorable day for the Slieve Gullion Runners and it did not stop there as Eamon Murphy took 6th Place in the Marathon on his 75th Marathon in Monaghan. A day and weekend to remember for all our SGR ,which continued on the second back to back marathon with Barry McCarroll going one better from Saturdays race by taking a second podium finish in 2 days with a 2nd place finish in the Marathon in another amazing time of 03:08:26. A weekend to remember for all the team that went to Monaghan and well done to them all.
B2B MARATHON DAY ONE Monaghan
Barry McCarroll 03:04:42 3rd Place
Eamon Murphy 03:46:14 6th place ... 75th Marathon
10K Monaghan...
Ronan Halpenny 00:41:49 2nd Place
B2B MARATHON DAY TWO Monaghan
Barry McCarroll 03:08:26 2nd Place
BERLIN MARATHON
Well done to SGR Kevin McSherry who represented the club at this years Berlin Marathon in what was a very wet day with 20 miles of the race having heavy rain. Kevin ran an outstanding 04:28:43 time at the event and great to have a runner once again take on this great world marathon major.
LARGE TEAM AND 1ST PLACE FINISH IN KILLEAVY
A large SGR team took part in both the 10k and 5k events at the John Carroll Killeavy Klassic on Sunday that saw SGR Joe McKevitt take another podium for the club this weekend with a first placed finish in the 10k with a great time of 00:37:54. This was the clubs 4th podium finish of the weekend. The Muckian family was out in force at Killeavy in the 5k event with young Joshua finishing in 5th Place with Dad Brian, brother James and his sister Freya all running and great to see the bright future of running enjoying the event. A great team effort by all the runners in Killeavy and well done to new SGR member Larry Murphy who finished in 8th place in the 10k.
Killeavy Klassic 10K
Joe McKevitt 00:37:54 1st Place
Larry Murphy 00:43:09 8th Place
Sarah Doran 00:51:44
Malachy Rafferty 00:57:16
Killeavy Klassic 5K
Joshua Muckian 00:24:18 5th Place
James Muckian 00:28:13
Brian Muckian 00:34:00
Freya Muckian 00:34:02
Sharin Byrne 00:53:56
BANGOR 10K
SGR Lawrence Malone took part in the Bangor 10K on Saturday and after taking on some Parkuns in recent weeks they are paying off as Lawrence set a great time of 00:46:30 in the 10k event and marking another great event for Lawrence.
TWICKENHAM PARKRUN
Last Saturday saw SGR Lawrence Malone take on the Crane Park Parkrun in Twickenham , London in a great time of 00:22.12 .Parkruns are a great platform for runners to take advantage of and Lawrence is getting his rewards. :22.12
SGR BUS TO DUBLIN MARATHON
>Slieve Gullion Runners will have a bus going to the Dublin Marathon on Sunday 27th October,Leaving Mulkerns Eurospar at 6:15am Sharp.Please contact Eamon Murphy at 07549663777 to book your place or PM us at SGR Facebook pageto pass on to Eamon.
SGR Members and non Members ,Families, friends (other run clubs) non-runners are all welcome. £15 return ...Please be quick folks as this will book up fast.
ENTER THE G819 WITH A CHANCE TO WIN A NIGHT IN KILLEAVY CASTLE ESTATE
If you needed another incentive to enter this years G819...all online entries for the event will be entered into a competition to win this amazing prize.
The recently opened Killeavy Castle Estate have given us an amazing prize, which all ONLINE ONLY participants have a chance to win. A one night stay ( For 2 people) including breakfast could be yours. Get online and sign up today...8 Mile run, 8KM run or 8KM Walk.
The G819 8k /8 Mile run and 8K Walk is back for 2019 and will take place at the Slieve Gullion Forest Park on Sunday 3rd November ,online registration is now open at www.eventbrite.co.uk just type G819 on search bar and please sign up, help us celebrate our clubs 5th birthday celebrations in style by taking on the G819. More details to come on the event leading up to the G819. We would like to thank our Main sponsor Mulkerns EUROSPAR for their continued support and we will also be helping to support the Fight-For-Alfie at the event. Thank you to Damian McCann from DMC Bookkeeping for sponsoring the G819 event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
You can check all details on upcoming events both near and far on the SGR Online Events Guide 2019/20 ,this is updated daily ,a click away from your next run here WWW.TOCKIFY.COM. Please support our many running events in your area. #supportrunningevents
SGR MEMBERS EVENT TIMES
Please fill in our SGR members events time form ,the form is to record all members race times from all events ,so we can record not only your time but event and photos. Form here FORMS.GLE or please PM us at SGR Facebook page.
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