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Another non-stop weekend for 24/7 with our brilliant Junior Splash & Dash, a great performance at the Gaelforce Great River Swim, and the long-awaited return of open water swimming at Gartan lake tomorrow (extensive details on this below). Our second Splash & Dash even of 2023 saw 126 junior triathletes take to track and pool …
Splash & Dash Fun, Gaelforce Swim, Open Water Swimming Returns! Read More »
West Donegal was the destination of choice for most club members this weekend. The weather was perfect, and the results were even better! Two podium finishes and a host of top ten results, well done to the 24/7 members for putting on such a good performance for the club! Noelle Parker and Peter O’Donnell both …
Hugh Gallagher did the club proud with an outstanding performance at the World Long Distance Triathlon Championships in Ibiza this weekend. Hugh finished a fantastic 33rd overall in the 45-49 age group with an overall time of 7:32:37 – swim 56:01, cycle 3:51:12, and a run of 2:36:08. He wasn’t hanging around for jaffa cakes …
Strong Performance at World Long Distance Tri, Sliabh League Trail Win, Training Update Read More »
A superb day for racing greeted competitors on Sunday morning, and the ensuing events did not fail to disappoint. Try-a-Tri and Supersprint 2023 is done and dusted following some spectacular performances. We look forward to seeing everyone back again for Gartan 2023 (sign up here). Try-a-Tri competitors took on the 200m swim, 13k cycle, and …
What a Race! Try-a-Tri/Super Sprint 2023 (some some weekly notes) Read More »
Convoy 10k, Time Trials Begin, Transition Training, One Week to go!!!! There is less than one week, 6.5 days to be precise, left until this year’s Try-a-Tri/Super Sprint. With that in mind, there was a healthy turnout for the transition training at the Aura this morning. Gavin and Mervyn shared their wealth of knowledge with …
Noel McManus 40km Cycle, Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge, Transition Training … Noelle Parker travelled to Leitrim on Sunday morning for the Noel McManus Memorial Cycle and took on the 40km route. A regular at the 8.30am Saturday Club cycle, Noelle stormed along the route and took home the 2nd place female prize. Well done Noelle! Easter …
Try-a-Tri/SuperSprint sold out, Gransha Duathlon, Glendalough Quest, Errigal TT & more Things are starting to get busy and brighter thanks to the clocks going back last weekend. 24-7 triathletes were in action in Letterkenny, Strabane, and further afield, in the past week. The Try-a-Tri and Supersprint event is now sold out thanks to the trojan …
Canary Islands, Omagh Half Marathon, & Try-a-Tri Update Congratulations to Damian McGoohan and Nick Fowell for a strong showing in the GranGuanche Audax Gravel 2023 in the Canary Islands. After completing the 700km gravel race Damian placed 42nd and Nick was 43rd overall – an incredible achievement. A number of club members took on the …
Splash & Dash, Gartan 2023 Entries Open, St Patrick’s 5k A busy weekend for racing with club member performing locally in the the Junior Splash & Dash, Letterkenny AC St. Patrick’s Day 5k, and further afield in the GranGuanche Audax Gravel 2023 in the Canary Islands. The Splash & Dash was a wonderful event on …
Try-A-TriIreland’s largest Try-a-Tri event makes its return on the 24/7 race calendar on Sunday 26th April 2020 at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny.This is a brilliant event for anyone who wants to get a taste of the triathlon world. Ideal for beginners the swim takes place in a pool setting with both the cycle and …