The annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim took place on Saturday 21st July, now in its 13th year the swim has become one of Irelands biggest and longest one day swims. The swim which sold out saw 146 swimmers beginning their swim in Aughinish in Co. Clare and finishing at Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill, the swim is a distance of roughly 13 kilometres (if you swam … [Read more...]
13 years swimming 13km across Galway Bay
Unlucky 13, or lucky for some as the annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West returns to the waters of Galway Bay this June. The swim was officially launched on Saturday 2nd June with the first official time trial at Blackrock in Salthill. The swim which is now sold out will see close to 130 swimmers taking part this year it is now … [Read more...]
Aura Boyne Swim 2018 – Registration Now Open
ARE YOU BRAVE ENOUGH TO BATTLE THE BOYNE?! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - https://events.fitlive.ie/boyne-swim-2018 The newly titled Aura Boyne Swim will take place on Saturday the 16th June 2018 (Start time 1pm TBC) Drogheda Triathlon Club will host the Aura Boyne Swim 2018 once again with the continued and greatly appreciated support of Drogheda Port Company and Louth … [Read more...]
Ministers Congratulate “Magnificent Mona” on historic win in Indianapolis
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross T.D. and Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin T.D. have congratulated Mona McSharry on her historic win in the 100 metres breaststroke at the World Junior Swimming Championships in Indianapolis. Minister Ross said, “This is fantastic news. What a wonderful victory for Mona and one that she … [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...]
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...]
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...]