Race Around Ireland are delighted to announce that the inaugural Salmon of Knowledge Festival in Trim, County Meath will coincide with the start of the 9th edition of Ireland’s toughest sporting challenge on August 27th. The ‘Salmon of Knowledge Festival’, celebrating one of Ireland’s most famous legends, takes place on Water Heritage Day on the last day of … [Read more...]
Team USA Swimming CEO to cross Galway Bay
The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West happening on Saturday 22nd July is this year attracting some international attention! This year the swim has attracted local, national and international swimmers and attention with the newly appointed USA Swimming CEO and President Tim Hinchey coming to take on the … [Read more...]
SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Sold Out
The 38th running of the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon has sold out before the closing date with 20,000 entries who will line up on Sunday 29th October 2017 The SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon will mark the Dublin wide celebration of the 350th anniversary of writer Jonathon Swift’s birth, will all finishers receiving a commemorative medal to mark the occasion. All … [Read more...]
17th Annual Tour de Munster in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and Individual Beneficiaries launched at Bunratty Castle
The four day charity cycle, which was launched by cycling legend Sean Kelly and celebrity guest Aoibhín Garrihy in the beautiful grounds of Bunratty Castle takes place from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th August, and will see over 100 amateur cyclists cycle over 600km around the six counties of Munster, raising funds for the Munster branches of DSI and individual … [Read more...]
81-year-old man shares his story of how he conquered The Summer WOLF
After conquering the 10km Wild Running course at the Summer WOLF, 81-year-old Mark Buteux became The WOLF Run’s oldest runner. Buteux took up running 23 years ago with the simple intention of keeping fit and having fun. Two years ago, Buteux was diagnosed with cancer. Some might have taken time away from their weekly exercise routines but, going against the grain, … [Read more...]
One of Ireland’s longest one day swims officially launched for 2017
The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West happening on Saturday 22nd July was officially launched with the first time trial at Blackrock on Saturday 3rd June last. Officially one of Ireland's biggest and longest one day swims, this year over 100 swimmers will swim 13km across the bay to raise funds … [Read more...]
FREE Junior Mixed Relay at Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon on Sunday 28th May
As the clock ticks ever closer to the biggest triathlon festival in the West of Ireland in 2017 next weekend, Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon are offering FREE entry to their Junior Mixed Relay event on Sunday 28th May. With a jam packed schedule of triathlon racing across the 2 days on the grounds of the stunning, lakeshore estate in Galway, the Junior Mixed Relay for 8 – 12 … [Read more...]
Over 1,500 Athletes Expected at Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon 27th and 28th May 2017
This weekend in Galway sees the open water triathlon season really get underway with Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon hosting 12 races for adults and children with over 1,500 athletes expected to descend on the lake shore castle estate. In an exciting new addition to the event in Galway, the now two day triathlon festival sees the introduction of the Adult Mixed Relay … [Read more...]
Ballyhoura Active Duathlon 24th June 2017
Ballyhoura Active Duathlon takes place on Saturday 24th June 2017 at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park Ardpatrick Co.Limerick. Details:- Run 4km-Cycle 6km-Run 2km Venue: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park Ardpatrick Co.Limerick Date: Saturday 24th June 2017 Start Time: 10.00am Event registration 09:00am Entry Fee 25 Euro. Mountain bike required Chip Timing Prizes on the … [Read more...]
Ireland’s only Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit is back this year…bigger and better!
Following on from the extraordinary success of last year’s first ever “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit”, the event is back this year and is set to be even bigger and better. Last year’s Summit trended on Twitter in Ireland for 2 days and attracted attendees from all sectors – from top level executives at blue chip corporates to the general public to State bodies and students … [Read more...]