On Saturday afternoon saw the running of the oldest mountain race in Ireland, 78 years ago locals in Newcastle wanted to see who was quickest at going from sea level to the top of Slieve Donard and back down again. The early mist and cloud that engulfed Donard all morning burned away just in time for the start, and the sun made conditions good but a bit warm. After a race brief from Deon McNeilly the 168 runners were off from Donard park following the Glen river up to the saddle. EDACs mountain man Niall Gibney was the only club member to take on the challenge, knowing the mountain well he paced a great race, after reaching the summit Niall made the descent via the quarry and though the Donard forest to the finish line in Donard Park to finish in 33rd position in a new PB 1hr 8mins, great running from Niall.