IM Austria – despite a non wetsuit swim, a thunder and lightning storm that saw barriers blow over, a huge downpour of rain and temperatures dropping by to 12oC we had a 100% finish rate in Klagenfurt – well done to Garron Mosley (9:29:53), Lisa Horgan (11:32:43), Sinéad Walsh (11:53:50), Róisín Read more
The 35th edition of Kilkee Hell of the West took place Saturday June 29th in idyllic conditions. Light winds and a calm Atlantic in the sheltered Horseshoe Kilkee Bay put even the most nervous of swimmers at ease. The town of Kilkee was buzzing – from early morning 500 athletes Read more
What a difference a week makes! The weather this weekend was more like what we expect in June, and it made for some fantastic racing. IM Frankfurt – with the heat wave crossing Europe, temperatures were in the high 30’s leading to a non wetsuit swim. Huge congratulations to Diego Read more
With 4 races accounted for, the TRI Munster league is proving to be competitive , with some friendly rivalry between clubs. As we head into Race 5, Hell of The West, we are currently leading the Club Cup competition, with 5 ladies in the top 10 (Shóna, Murna, Angela, Jessie Read more
It’s getting crowded at the top of the Ladies league and there is a 3 way tie for 1st with only 3 points separating 1st and 8th. In the Men’s league Ronan Costelloe was the first LTC athlete across the line and that put him into top spot ahead of Luke Lyons. Read more
It couldn’t have been any more challenging in Youghal on Sunday for IM Cork. The swim was entirely cancelled and after hanging out in a rainy transition, things eventually got underway with a Bike and Run format in the wind and rain.The 2500 strong field shrank to about 1400 brave Read more
Tuesday 25h June Time 18:00 – 20:00 PJ Mathews, Tipperary Roundabout, Garryglass, Limerick Last chance to get this years club gear before HOTW. New Club Tri Suit Summer Cycling Gear Running Gear Most sizes available . Strictly first come first served basis. Any Questions please contact limericktriathlonclubgear@gmail.com
Lough Derg Sprint – LTC were out in force for this Local race – we made up nearly half of the field! Congratulations to Ronan Costelloe and Hillka Kontro who both took 3rd place. Richard Chapman pipped Stephen Cunneen to line for 5th & 6th, while Murna Griffin O’Malley was Read more
Well done and thanks to Mark Dempsey who led a thorough and enjoyable HoTW training day in Kilkee on Saturday – a choppy swim practice, a windy bike ride to Loop Head and that infamous run were enjoyed by some 40 participants. We look forward to seeing you all on Read more
As expected there was a strong turn of of Limerick TC members at Up the Creek, Kilrush, the 2nd race in the Tri Munster league. Results have now been updated and points can be seen here: TRI MUNSTER LEAGUE SCORING_After Race 2 Female TRI MUNSTER LEAGUE SCORING_After Race 2 Male Read more
Congratulations to Carolyn Hayes who finished 6th amongst a strong field in the Elite Women’s race at the standard distance European Championships. TriAthy – Well done to Stephen Cuneen who put in brilliant 4:49 for 23rd place in the double Olympic event (3k/80k/20k) Up the Creek Kilrush – to quote Read more
Well done to our TT cyclists last night – the wet of the day cleared just in time. Thanks to Anthony Egan, Garron Mosley , Helen Hartigan, Mike Clancy, Neil Foley, Richard Chapman, Liam Liddy, Roisin O’Keeffe & Brendan Naughton for marshal duties on the night, not forgetting Philip Manuel Read more