Sunday, 21st August 2016 will see the return of the fourth Étape Connemara. This popular chip timed cycle sportive attracts riders both nationally and internationally taking in the stunning rugged landscape of Connemara. Cyclists can choose from a 100km or a 150km course and is open to both club and leisure riders. The event is all in aid of Croí, the Heart and Stroke Charity … [Read more...] about Étape Connemara Cycle Sportive returns on 21st August 2016
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Entries still available for Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
Join 1500 triathletes – juniors, first timers and elite competitors If you’ve ever fancied giving triathlon a go, Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon on Sunday 29th May is the perfect place to start and there’s still time to enter. The fairytale Gort, Co. Galway castle has hosted the ‘festival of triathlon’ for the last 5 years and the event is going from strength to … [Read more...] about Entries still available for Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
9 year old winner of BBC Sports Personality Award to compete at Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
Bailey Matthews, the inspirational 9 year old from Doncaster who has cerebral palsy but didn’t let that stop him completing a triathlon, stole the show at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards last December. Bailey completed his first-ever triathlon last summer at Castle Howard in Yorkshire and is now coming to Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon on Sunday 29th May.Bailey will … [Read more...] about 9 year old winner of BBC Sports Personality Award to compete at Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon
On your marks for the Renville Park 5K
It’s time to dust down those runners, as the annual ‘Renville Park 5k’ Race takes place at 8pm on Wednesday, 25th June 2014. Taking you through the picturesque Renville Park and country setting of Maree in Oranmore, almost 1000 participants are set to take to the start line. Now in its 4th year, the Renville Park 5k is always a highlight on the summer road race calendar and is … [Read more...] about On your marks for the Renville Park 5K
Summer Turf Warrior – New Event for Connemara – 25th May
Feel like a dirty weekend in Connemara? Gaelforce Events have announced another new event to their calender. SummerTurf Warrior, is the new and improved obstacle course challenge, packed full of adventure, mud, climbing, swinging, leaps into the Atlantic and all kinds of other mayhem and madness! The Turf Warrior Challenge is the new brand name from the very popular Turf Guy … [Read more...] about Summer Turf Warrior – New Event for Connemara – 25th May