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October 2016

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National Series and Gartan Swim wins for 24/7!🏆🏅🏆

Picture Credit Claire McCahill, James Shelley, Margaret Kelly

Caroline Kearney
John Connaghan travelled to Lilliput in Mullingar for the annual Caroline Kearney Memorial Triathlon on Saturday last. Due to the lake at Lilliput being a no swim zone the National Series event was changed from a triathlon to a duathlon event. John Connaghan had a superb performance and finished in a time of 2:13:47 picking up 1st place prize in the M55-59 category.

Lough Neagh Triathlon
Four 24/7 club members travelled to Ballyronan, Co.Derry for the Lough Neagh National Series Triathlon. Pauric Kelly was the first 24/7 to cross the finish line with a fantastic time of 2:29:58. Fin Begley is having a great season in the National Series and Saturday was no different. Fin was 4th woman overall in a superb time of 2:36:14 topping the F45-49 age category. Bronagh O’Gara wasn’t far behind- Bronagh finished in 5th position in a brilliant 2:37:46. Bronagh also picked up 1st place prize in her F40-44 age category. Paul O’Gara had another fine performance in the National series; Paul crossed the line in a time of 2:40:36.

Waterways Ireland Athy Family Aquathon
Sean and his son Ruairi McFadden travelled to Athy in Kildare on their last weekend in Donegal before they and were winners of the Waterways family Aquathon. Sean and his family jetted off to Dubai on their adventure on Tuesday. Everyone at 24/7 wishes the McFadden family the best of luck on their adventures.

Gartan Swim Challenge
Thirty six club members took to the familiar waters of Gartan Lake for the annual Gartan Swim Challenge organized by Gartan Open Water Swimmers. With 3 different distances on offer on the day everyone was catered for and the feedback for the event was nothing but good! In the 3.5k event Siobhan Gallagher was the winner in a superb swim time of 46:10. Fergus Callaghan was the second 24/7 to finish in a great time of 53:19 Eadaoin Kelly also had a very strong swim with a superb time of 55:22. There were also great swims in the 3.5k distance from Niamh McDaid, 56:27, Patrick Patton, 59:12, Graham Parker, 1:00:31, Martin Robinson, 1:06:59, Paddy Doherty, 1:09:53, Karol Harvey, 1:10:22, Louise Alcorn, 1:11:44, Fiona Gibbons, 1:17:05, Julie McBride, 1:17:19 and Paul McNulty in 1:17:38.

In the 1k event there were 24/7 winners in the both the male and female categories. Jonathan Martin had a superb swim of 12:40 to take 1st place, over 2 minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. In second place overall was Tracey Gallagher in a brilliant 14:49 winning the prize for 1st Female. The third 24/7 competitor to cross the line was Shane McNulty with a brilliant swim time of 17:01. Again in the 1k distance 24/7 had some brilliant performances with Anthony Delap, 17:30, Aoibheann O’Grady, 18:11, Kevin Hennessy, 19:08, Pauric Mitchell, 19:28 all completing the course in less than 20 minutes. Brian Gormley, 20:47, Marnie Duffy, 21:06, Bridie Devenney, 22:09, Amanda Witherow, 22:41, Gavin Ward, 22:46, Christy Callaghan , 23:16, Terence Quinn, 23:39, Suzanne Bogan, 23:50, Chloe Wasson, 24:58,Peter McLean, 25:48 and Mary Bond, 27:20, all had very good performances.

In the 500m swim event junior member Roise Robinson had a super swim to finish 3rd female in a time of 10:10. Junior Maoliosa McCabe also had a great time, finishing strongly in 14:53. Sheral Hetherington and Carol McCabe also swam well with Sheral finishing in a time of 14:56 and Carol in 15:38.

Trentagh Fun Day Bike Race
There were five 24/7 members in action in Sunday’s Trentagh Fun Day Bike Race. Junior Ciaran McGettigan was winner of the B race with Fergus Callaghan just seconds behind in 2nd. Shaun McDaid finished in 4th. In the C race Enda Carr finished in 5th position and Paddy Doherty who was pacing finished in 14th.

Ballyare 10k
In Friday night’s Ballyare 10k Gavin Crawford had an incredible run. Gavin is showing great running form ahead of Octobers Dublin marathon and he finished in 2nd position in a time of 34:50. Sean McFadden also ran well crossing the line in 37:26. Paddy McGee also ran sub 40, finishing in brilliant time of 39:53.
Martin Temple ran well finishing in 47:25 with Paddy Doherty just 30 seconds behind in 47:55.

Saturday Swim Sessions
Saturday swim sessions will resume on Saturday 15th September.

Kayak Volunteers for Monday swim sessions
If any club members are available for Kayak cover over the next few weeks please contact Anne Robinson. Having extra water safety allows all swimmers to gain some valuable open water experience.

Gartan Open Water Swimming
Gartan open water swimming sessions take place each Monday @ 6.30pm. All members are reminded that swimming in the lake on a Monday night is from 6.30pm and you must exit the water no later than 7.30.pm. All members must sign in and out of the water. This year there will be a designated swim course set up by Gartan Outdoor and this will be the only area members will be allowed to swim in. We will have kayak cover in the water and a marshal on the shore. Wetsuits, and bright swim caps are COMPULSORY and anyone who is not a confident swimmer is urged to use a swim buoy.

Club Training
Club training continues as follows:
Monday: Open Water swim sessions Gartan @ 6.30pm Next swim series date is Monday 20th August
Tuesday: Road based session 6.30pm SHARP from Foxhall until further notice
Wednesday: Swim session- Beginners 7-8pm, All others 8-9pm
Thursday: Brick session 7pm sharp@Foxhall
Marshal: Phillip Robinson
Saturday: Club cycle from Aura at 8am
Saturday: Due to decreasing numbers Sat swim sessions have been cancelled for the Summer months. PLEASE NOTE: Sessions will resume Saturday 15th September

Full Results
Caroline Kearney
John Connaghan 2:13:47 1st M55-59

Lough Neagh Triathlon
Pauric Kelly 2:29:58
Fin Begley 2:36:14 4th Female 1st F45-49
Bronagh O’Gara 2:37:46 5th Female 1st F40-44
Paul O’Gara 2:40:36

Waterways Ireland Athy Family Aquathon
Sean/ Ruairi McFadden 1st

Gartan Swim Challenge 3.5k
Siobhan Gallagher 46:10 1st
Fergus Callaghan 53:19
Eadaoin Kelly 55:22
Niamh McDaid 56:27
Patrick Patton 59:12
Graham Parker 1:00:31
Martin Robinson 1:06:59
Paddy Doherty 1:09:53
Karol Harvey 1:10:22
Louise Alcorn 1:11:44
Fiona Gibbons 1:17:05
Julie McBride 1:17:19
Paul McNulty 1:17:38

Gartan Swim Challenge 1k
Jonathan Martin 12:40 1st
Tracey Gallagher 14:49 2nd Overall 1st Female
Shane McNulty 17:01
Anthony Delap 17:30
Aoibheann O’Grady 18:11
Kevin Hennessy 19:08
Pauric Mitchell 19:28
Brian Gormley 20:47
Marnie Duffy 21:06
Bridie Devenney 22:09
Amanda Witherow 22:41
Gavin Ward 22:46
Christy Callaghan 23:16
Terence Quinn 23:39
Suzanne Bogan 23:50
Chloe Wasson 24:58
Peter McLean 25:48
Mary Bond 27:20

Gartan Swim Challenge 500m
Roise Robinson 10:10
Maoliosa McCabe 14:53
Sheral Hetherington 14:56
Carol McCabe 15:38

Trentagh Fun Day Bike Race
B Race
Ciaran McGettigan 1st
Fergus Callaghan 2nd
Shaun McDaid 4th
C Race
Enda Carr 5th
Paddy Doherty (pacing) 14th

Ballyare 10k
Gavin Crawford 34:50 2nd
Sean McFadden 37:26
Paddy McGee 39:53
Martin Temple 47:25
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Official Launch of our next big event!🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️Official Launch:
Tri- gether-Uniting females in Triathlon!

Exclusive Ladies only Triathlon to be held in Letterkenny this September.

All roads lead to the Aura Leisure Centre this September for a new and exclusive event on the 2018 Triathlon Ireland race Calendar.
The inaugural Tri-gether, ladies only triathlon event hosted by Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon Club in association with Triathlon Ireland, takes place on Sunday 30th September.
This is the first ladies only triathlon event to be held in Donegal and race directors Anne Robinson and Fiona McDaid promise competitors they will not be left disappointed.
Speaking at the official launch of the triathlon at Aura Leisure Centre on Wednesday night Anne said she is looking forward to the big day “The club has had an amazing 2018 to date and we were only too delighted to come on board with Triathlon Ireland to deliver this exclusive event to the ladies of Ireland. The triathlon offers both a 750m swim option for the more experienced triathletes as well as a 400m swim option for those wanting to dip their toes into triathlon for the first time- a great way of uniting females in triathlon. We are putting the finishing touches to the plans now and we are eagerly awaiting race day.”

The Brewery Bar have come on board as main local sponsor for the event and so the all-important triathlon after party will sure to be a good one! The club also have several associate sponsors on board including Rachael Stilvern Chartered Physiotherapist, Amanda Witherow Wellness, Letterkenny Credit Union, TC Haulage, RoMc Business Consultants, Michelle Given Pilates, John Edwards and sons and Wassons Garage. Without such local support the event would not be a success so the club are extremely grateful for their help and support.

To help promote the event the club have three local ladies- Maria McCambridge, Mary Bond and Erin McGinty- signed up to the event who are going to share their journey online to the event. The girls have never completed a triathlon before so it’s a challenge for them all. Former Olympian and marathon record holder Maria McCambridge is well renowned both nationally and internationally for her running accomplishments but she decided to sign up to the event to challenge herself in another sport. Speaking at the event Maria said she is looking forward to it “I am both nervous and excited about the prospect but so far I have really been enjoying the training. Swimming is a challenge for me so I am working hard at conquering that”. Mary Bond is also relishing the challenge. A member of the 24/7 triathlon club, Mary enjoys open water swimming and can’t wait to take on a triathlon having completed duathlons in the past. Erin McGinty, local blogger from @coolestplaceontheplanet was thrilled when she saw the event advertised online. Having just completed a half marathon recently, Erin is using the triathlon as the perfect opportunity to try something new.
Triathlon Ireland and Letterkenny 24/7 are hoping to see both experienced triathletes take part as well as those looking for a challenge and something new. The event will cater for all with estimated swim times taken at registration to ensure swimmers are placed in the appropriate swim lane and wave.
It all kicks off at 9am on the day with the first wave of competitors entering the water at Aura Leisure Centre- a 400m swim awaits those taking part in the Super Sprint event and for anyone that little bit more experienced they must complete a 750m swim in the Sprint race. Competitors must then cycle a 20k route, leaving from the transition area at Aura car park which will take them out the Newmills road- a mostly flat cycle but with a hill thrown in for good measure- it is Donegal after all! Competitors must then complete a 5k to finish.

Torture you may say but for those yet to dip their toes into triathlon, one of the fastest growing sports in Ireland, that feeling of crossing the finish line is one of complete elation. If only it could be somehow bottled!! The weeks of hard work and training will finally have paid off and the feelings of exhaustion will be replaced with sheer joy. Most will catch the triathlon bug and even those that won't will rave about their Sunday exploits for months to come!
Interest in the race has been unprecedented and the event is expected to sell out so don’t forget to register soon to secure your place at http://www.triathlonireland.com/Events/Race-Calendar/

For any questions on the event feel free to contact us on Facebook (Letterkenny Triathlon Club), Instagram(@Letterkenny247) or send us a mail at pro@letterkenny247.com

See you all on the start line!!

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