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...]
Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water – New Book by Paul Mason
Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water by Paul Mason, has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water. With the inclusion of over 50 drills, as well as technique basics, body position and timing, readers will gain confidence and unlock their inner front crawl. The drills and practices target specific key movements and skills … [Read more...]
Triathlon Ireland and Barilla Bring TriHeroes to Irish Schools
Kids are unlocking their inner ‘Tri-Hero’ by learning to swim, cycle and run - all on the same day - as part of Ireland’s first ever school’s based triathlon programme. Since it launched in the autumn of 2016, Triathlon Ireland’s TriHeroes schools’ triathlon programme has already helped hundreds of children and young teenagers gain confidence in swimming and cycling. Now … [Read more...]
Record-breaking Dublin Swimmers Take Medals in Sheffield
Dedicated lifesavers of all ages from Dublin city have been making big waves at a major international swimming event in England where they achieved a string of top times and took home 18 medals. . St John Berchman’s Lifeguard Club proved itself amongst the best in Britain and Ireland at the prestigious Royal Life Saving Society’s (RLSS) international speed … [Read more...]
Lough Cutra Triathlon to Host Super Saturday Sprint Racing
It’s going to be a Super Saturday at this year’s Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon on May 27th with the confirmation that the stunning Castle in Galway will play host to Ireland’s top age groupers as they battle it out in the first event of the 2017 Sprint Super Series, the only event of the Super Series in the West of Ireland. The Super Series now in its … [Read more...]
Water Babies Launch First Ever National Baby Swimming Week
The first-ever National Baby Swimming Week organised by Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim school, will run from next Monday, 31st October until Sunday, 6th November. The goal of National Baby Swimming Week is to encouraging mums and dads across Ireland to take their little ones to their nearest swimming pool or swimming class, for some fun family time, … [Read more...]
102 swimmers cross the bay in 11th annual Galway Bay Swim
The 11th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West which took place on Saturday last 23rd July attracted a total of 102 swimmers this year. Officially one of Ireland's biggest and longest one day swims, the 102 swimmers swam the 13km across the bay to raise funds for Cancer Care West. Starting from Auginish in Co. Clare and finishing at … [Read more...]
IRONMAN 70.3 returns to Dublin – Official Race Route Announced #IMDublin703
. IRONMAN is pleased to announce that the IRONMAN 70.3 Triathlon is returning to Dublin on Sunday 14th August, 2016. Due to the phenomenal success of last year’s race, the triathlon will return to the capital city in just over a month, with entries still open for those considering taking part. Over 2,000 athletes will tackle the second IRONMAN 70.3 Dublin race, which … [Read more...]
Challenge Galway sees 25,000 descend on Galway for bumper festival weekend
The inaugural Challenge Galway, has seen close to 25,000 people descend on Galway city throughout the course of the weekend. The epic event took place from June 24th to 26th and combined both triathlon racing and a festival of music in the docks in Galway. This festival of triathlon saw thousands take to the roads and the waters in Galway to battle it out over the three … [Read more...]
Make Sure Your Little One Is Safe Near Water This Summer
It’s shocking to realise that 37 Children (aged 14 and under) have died in Ireland as result of drowning over the past ten years (between 2004 – 2014). Water-related tragedies can occur quickly and silently however they can be prevented. In the lead up to National Water Safety Awareness week (20th – 26th June), Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim … [Read more...]