Scarva - Newry

We always knew that today was going to be a tough 12 mile battle against the wind and rain, so all credit to the team:
L-R: Brian, Darren Moffett (in hat), Verity and Colin.

First stop was at the new cafe in Poyntzpass. This place used to be a courthouse - there wasn't much crime in the village 100 years ago but local drunks kept the court in business.
The most famous Poyntzpass villain was William Hare, who, along with William Burke, murdered 17 people in Edinburgh.
The pair made a small fortune selling the bodies for medical science before being caught.  Hare gave evidence against Burke and was amazingly freed.  He returned to Ireland and wisely lived a quiet life thereafter.

Brian and Colin are joined for coffee by
suspicious character believed to be relative of
William Hare (see above).

A sure thing for the 2015 Grand National?

As usual on these runs - any excuse for a rest.

Somebody's idea of a joke.  At my age, all hills are potentially fatal.

The end in Newry.  Soaking wet, freezing cold and tired - but happy to end another year of running and drinking tea.  The next run, in early January, should hopefully get us over the border. All welcome.
In the meantime - Happy Christmas to all BelfastDublinrun readers.