Read on for an update on the John Davis Race which took place back in March.

Simon Sheehan was one of the six Piranhas to compete an Iron man last weekend ... here is his story (which strangely omits the fact that he was shunned by the other five Piranhas and had to go to another country altogether) .... hmmm???

Geraldine completed her first Olympic over the weekend .... and has since submitted a race report in record time of hours hours after finishing the race (8pm on Sat night).... version 2 was submitted at 9:59 am on Sunday .... version 3 was submitted at 10:38 am ....

I have embargoed any further edits as it is an excellent read (and my inbox cannot take anymore versions)

Half a dozen Piranhas took to the wet streets of Zurich on Sunday for their first taste of the unique experience of Ironman. Niall Larkin gives his take on the event in the following report...

The response has been superb - all the cool kids are going to be wearing them ... it is the Piranha cycling gear sale!!!

The initial show and tell went very well with all of the Piranhas impressed with the quality .... Birdy was even caught trying to replace his mountain bike shorts with real cycling gear - a very strong precedent has been set ... the fact he tried to steal some of the kit even reinforces the quality of kit further (and the dubious nature of Birdys character)

Ok so to give as many people a chance to view the kit before we start taking firm orders (and sizes etc) - I am proposing to be in WW Clontarf at 0815 - 0845 on Thurs 24th July for another show and tell - please post up if you want to see the gear so I can determine whether or not there is demand



NB - We will be taking orders for summer cycling gear too (short sleeve tops and short bibs).

Howdy Folks,
Just a note to all new members, If you wish to set up the direct debit option for the club and have not yet recieved the details necessary from myself just drop me a mail and I will send them to you. I realise it says on the form you will be contacted regarding the details but due to a backlog of memberships it would speed things up for you guys if you mail me at rashermac@gmail.com for immediate response. Happy training folks!

Fionnuala (one of our few award winners thus far this year) did Lough Hynch this weekend ... and would like to recommend it to everyone (well sort of)

I know most of you are preoccupied with training and racing at this time of year but preparations for our very own Dublin City Triathlon are at an advanced stage, with the race a mere six weeks away on Sunday 24th August. This is the chance for Piranha members to repay all those other clubs whose races we participate in by staging another fantastic race in Dublin, following the successful running of DCT over the last number of years. As you are probably aware, it is also a vital part of the success and continuation of the club for the year ahead. Read on for a summary of the major developments and also for an important notice for all club members about racing and volunteers...

As part of the "Love a Langer" week - I have finally decided to publish Anne O'Leary's story on Dunmore east - either that or she was too busy being successful and planning to open a chip shop that she only got this to me now ....

And it is a great tale of the underdog overcoming the odds, seemingly insurmountable odds, Gods fury.... yet strangely enough it all ends in betrayal ..... I think it is a classic

P.s. I think Anne stole my writing style from Kilkee and infringed copyright but am awaiting for the lawyers final call on this!