http://www.niathletics.orgAthletics Northern IrelandCopyright 2009 Athletics Northern IrelandRSSviaXmlTextWriter v1.0http://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1719McNeese State`s men`s and women`s Indoor Track and Field teams both placed seventh at the Southland Conference Championship which were held at the Mosier Indoor Track on the campus of Oklahoma. Michael Dyer was the highlight of the day for McNeese State as he won the mile race, defeating three-time defending champion Francis Kasagule of Lamar. D...Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1718Larne Half Marathon Names 2010 Charity Partner The Premier Power Larne Half Marathon & Walk has unveiled Action for Children as its charity partner for this year’s race. The charity works with thousands of children across Northern Ireland to tackle disadvantage and social exclusion, as well as helping disabled children and supporting families. ...Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1716Gary Murray`s valiant efforts to achieve double victories in the NI & Ulster Cross Country and AAI Inter Club Champs were cruelly dashed at Phoenix Park Dublin yesterday. A severe head cold just 48 hours before the race meant that he was always battling to retain an individual medal position. At Stormont 3 weeks ago the St Malachy`s runner destr...Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1694The popular Jimmy`s 10K returns this year on Sunday 14th March in Downpatrick. It is part of the SPAR Grand Prix 10K Series this year. Chips need to be returned at end of the race as the Holiday Draw will be made from them. On the day entries will cost £12, so get in beforehand! Please note that entries may have to be limited to 600/700 so it...Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1717Edward Hanna (Mourne Runners) and Shileen O’Kane (BARF) were the winners of the opening race of the Northern Ireland Mountain Running Championship at Slieve Gullion on Saturday. The race was the first of six in the 2010 NIMRA Championship series which is sponsored by Primo Solutions. The Armagh AC promotion was held over a new course this year ...Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1696Kevin Tyler (Strategic Head of Coaching and Development for UKA) and Derek Evely (Director of Coaching for UKA High Performance Centre) will be visiting Northern Ireland for their follow up session for the Spar Sprints Workshop. The first session will be a discussion on Friday 12th March from 6.30pm - 8.30pm at the Athletes Lounge in the High P...Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1707Applications are invited for the undernoted posts: ACTIVE COMMUNITIES MULTI SPORTS COACHES in TENNIS and ATHLETICS Fixed Term Contract for 12 months (may be extended subject to funding) Salary Scale: 4 £17,161 – £19,126 per annum Armagh City and District Council, Banbridge District Council and Craigavon Borough Council have created th...Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1709This event is held every year in either England, Scotland, Wales and N.Ireland. 2010 is N.Ireland,s turn to hold this predigious event at Stormont Estate. The course is one of the best in Europe with the back drop of Stormont Parliament. The 3 races start at the following times: 12.00pm Womens,s and Men over 70 6K 12.45 Men,s 50-69 ...Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1715The Aviva Ulster Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships were held yesterday in near perfect conditions vindicating last weeks decision to postpone them due to the inclement weather conditions. The course yesterday was excellent almost all the way round the 1700 metre loop, this allowed for some very fast racing and exciting finishes whic...Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.niathletics.org/news/default.asp?itemid=219&id=1678Carmen 10K is the brainwave of Naiscoil Cholm Cille in Carrickmore, Co. Tyrone. The small but dynamic committee have risen to the challenge of their annual fundraiser by introducing a novel but active event. The event is on 13th March. Running / walking is a healthy and enjoyable way of keeping active outdoors. This is a great opportunity and mo...Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT