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Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. These events take place in parkland surroundings and encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those […]

IM Tallinn – Congratulations to Dermot Hayes who completed in Estonia on Saturday finishing in 13:01:00. He says the swim was a little confusing as they tried to fit 3.8km into a small harbour. The terrain was  challenging with a couple of serious hills, but all in all a great experience. Tri Kingdom Come – […]

Sarsfield’s Spin: Sunday August 12th, Arthur’s Quay 09:00 Limerick Cycling Club are convening a spin to cover the route of Patrick Sarsfield’s famous ride of August 10-11 1690 during the Siege of Limerick. The route passes through some fairly hilly territory in counties Clare and Tipperary en route to the battle site at Ballyneety (109 km). There will be […]

King of the Hill, Kinsale – Kathryn Fahy took second place, Peter Hunt, Finbar Aherne, Caoimhe Maguire & Nessan Geary also racing Tri Limits NS Middle Distance – Well done Stephen Cunneen who braved the elements and took a Top 20 place in 4:58:00. The race had a DNF rate of more than half, as […]

After 50 days of sunshine on Thursday night the rain fell! But like the grass that is in dire need of water, triathletes are in dire need to push themselves…. After setting the pontoon up like an ITU event with the blue mats and the numbers down, the rain washed them away . I was getting […]

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New Club running tops & singlets  – the stock is now in. Available in a range of sizes, they are priced at €30 each or €50 for both. Contact Shane at limericktriathlonclubgear@gmail.com

Cobh Jailbreak NS – well done to Alan Glover and Sean Hanley. Ennis iTri Sprint – well done to Murna Griffin O’Malley who took 2nd, Neil Foley, John Deegan, Ed Fahy, Richard Roche, Mike Lane, Nigel O’Brien, Steve Gleeson, Jimmy Shanahan, Audrey O’Dwyer, Elisa O’Donavan & Sharon Lawlor. Don’t forget Thursday’s Aquathlon will be at […]

Great to see so many members continuing to race through the summer – plenty of race left Olympic distance NC – Harbourman host by Wicklow TC – congratulations to Carolyn Hayes who won the female race, and is once again National Champion. Our only other competitor Ed Hayes also medaled winning his AG. Midleton TCHills […]

  The Club Aquathon race of the 26 July will be held in the city centre. (Not O’Brien’s bridge) This event is only open to club members. This will be the first aquathlon to be held in the City It will consist of a 750m swim Dive start) and 5k run down the bank This session will […]

Congratulations to Kristi Hogan, who was awarded the  Ciarán Smyth Perpetual Cup on Saturday. The cup is named in honor of Ciarán, whose PJ Mathews business was a long time sponsor of the Club and our races.  It is awarded to the person whose  contribution to the Hell of the West has made it one of the longest continually […]