Triathlon Ireland has made a key appointment to its High Performance programme, welcoming Gordon Crawford on board as Performance Director. Gordon was selected following an extensive international recruitment process in the Spring and will lead an ambitious transformation of Triathlon Ireland’s High Performance set-up that seeks to establish a World Class talent pathway and … [Read more...] about Triathlon Ireland Welcomes Gordon Crawford as Director of Performance
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Triathlon Ireland CEO Chris Kitchen to Step Down
Following a highly successful seven years in charge, Triathlon Ireland CEO Chris Kitchen has announced his decision to step down from the organisation. Mr Kitchen will depart from his position in September of this year, with a successor expected to be appointed in the summer to allow for a period of transition. During his time in charge, Triathlon Ireland has undergone … [Read more...] about Triathlon Ireland CEO Chris Kitchen to Step Down
Triathlon’s Growth Recognised With 25% increase in Funding
Triathlon's growth as a sport and its high standards of good governance have been recognised with a 25% increase in funding from Sport Ireland. Triathlon Ireland has seen its funding increase from €180,000 in 2019 to a total core grant of €225,000 for 2020. The increase follows a 66% boost between 2018 and 2019 and means Triathlon Ireland is now receiving more than twice the … [Read more...] about Triathlon’s Growth Recognised With 25% increase in Funding
Women’s Funding Tripled in Recognition of Triathlon Success
Triathlon Ireland’s success in increasing female participation has been recognised with a substantial increase in funding from Sport Ireland. The state organisation has more than tripled its commitment to Triathlon Ireland’s Women in Sport initiative and for the first time ever, it has also pledged multi-annual funding for the programme. The ‘Equally Inspiring’ programme, … [Read more...] about Women’s Funding Tripled in Recognition of Triathlon Success
Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon Kickstarts the Racing Season
- Three Triathlon Ireland Major Events - New Swim Only Races, Half Marathon & 10k run - 2,000 Athletes to race over the weekend This Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May in Galway sees the official start of the open water triathlon season with Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon in Gort returning for a 7th year to host twelve triathlon races for adults and … [Read more...] about Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon Kickstarts the Racing Season