Welcome to Limerick Triathlon Club
We are Limerick Triathlon Club, the longest running triathlon club in Ireland. The Club has over 200 members and a variety of training and support for the beginner, intermediate and advanced triathlete. We welcome triathletes of all ages, Juniors & Seniors. We organise a Duathlon and two Triathlons annually, along with many other events including some for Kids & Juniors.If you are interested in getting involved in the club, taking up triathlon or training for the fastest growing sport in the world – you are in the right place!
Club News
Measuring your swim progress
Swimming for triathlon encompasses 3 key elements – technique, fitness & open water.
Many of us fall into the trap of covering distance, often drafting behind those ahead of us in the lane, counting out lengths without taking into account our pace, just sw…
Not all carbohydrates are created equally
The metabolic response of carbohydrate ingestion within the body
By Ronan Costelloe MSc. BA (Hons)
Never before have there been as many low fat or fat free products available to consumers, and yet Western society is more obese than ever. Much of this…
Paratriathlon at the Worldsend Castleconnell
Philip Manuel did a great job in organising the ParaTriathlon National Championships at the Worldsend Triathlon. Not only did Philip work with the organisers of the event to ensure it’s safe running suitability of the course, he also guided our own Aron O’Dowd,…
HARDMAN – Race report- Nigel Laffan
How many have you got Liam? “I’ve only lost one so far”, I think was the reply. I was the same really, just half of one gone. What are we talking about?! Toenails, and the lost art of not losing them during a long endurance event. These are the silly thoughts…
Race Review – Ballybunion Sprint – Edel Foster
Ballybunion Sprint – 17 July 21
Swim: Maybe more of a run/swim. The start time was 11am and it was already pretty hot. Start times were set around tide times. We started on the ladies beach (for those familiar with Ballyb) in front of the sea rescue. As the wat…
Race Review – Celtic Warrior – Nigel Mann
Event name: Celtic Warrior
Distance 70.3/ Middle
Like everyone else my plans for 2020 and 2021 were all up in the air. I signed up in 2019 to compete in what would have been my first Ironman 70.30 in Staffordshire England but due to Covid-19 restrictions…
Solo Iron Distance for Milford Hospice
Congratulations to Dan Shanahan who recently undertook a full Iron distance – 3.8km swim, 180km Bike and a 42km marathon, locally here in Limerick to raise funds for Milford Hospice. Dan took on the challenge of a solo self supported swim, bike & run followin…
