August 10, 2017
Hi all, We are now ready to take orders for the running gear. We are delighted to announce that after looking around the market the chosen supplier for our running gear is Ronhill. Please note that Ronhill advise that the lead-time should be in and around 7 weeks. THE GEAR The following running gear items are available for purchase: Please…
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July 30, 2017
Hi all We all know that you want to look your best while representing the club so if you missed the opportunity to order now is your chance. You can now purchase club gear including tri-suits and aero suits on the links below. Sizes are limited so make sure you order your correct size. And when they are gone they’re…
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July 24, 2017
With only 16 races counting for the national Series this year we are well over half way through the season. With a 3 week gap in the season now it is time to rest (a little) fix any injuries and get ready to go again. We only have 7 races left, 3 sprints, 3 Olympics and one middle distance. For…
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July 12, 2017
Let’s be honest, how many opportunities do you get to go to Longford!? Well, here’s a great one, the Two Provinces sprint triathlon, taking place on Saturday, 15th July. This is recognised as one of the best events on the calendar, both for the race itself and the event around it (of course, not as good as DCT, not that…
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June 26, 2017
Cobh, Jailbreak Olympic Distance Triathlon is the next Club Race on Saturday July 1st. This is also a Club Weekend Away, with many Piranha Competitors staying in the Bellavista Suites and dining Post Race in the China Sea Restaurant. Links below: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15TTLK6d9_kdJ_yMaIlVdLd2g8o-Z_nxXoucy_RrnTgc/edit#gid=0 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1guP6Wi-kHUSEjrRXHzfIE_16QVcP9h553KUvqGozNgU/edit#gid=0 This will be a tougher challenge than our Sprint events, but offers the opportunity of an epic…
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June 15, 2017
Dear All, Further to the formal resignation of Nick Walsh as Chairperson (see post for further details), the Committee hereby formally invite applications for the position of Interim Chairperson from eligible members of the club. The Interim Chairperson shall hold the office for the remainder of the term that is up until the 2017 Annual General Meeting. Please note that applications for…
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June 13, 2017
Racing season is now decidedly upon us and the second club race Westport will be held on Saturday 17th next. This is a Club Weekend away and accommodation has already been sorted – The majority of those racing are staying in the Harbour Mill Apartments, along the Westport Quays – a stone’s throw from the Race Start / Transition and…
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May 10, 2017
The time is here! After a winter of long spins, condensation-filled turbo-training rooms, sweltering in the pool at Westwood and punishing sessions from Maria, this is where you get the reward……..racing! Funny type of reward it must be said J. Although some of you have already raced this year, for most, this will be your first proper outing. It will…
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May 5, 2017
The 2017 National Mixed Team Relay Club Championships will be hosted by Lough Cutra Castle Triathlon in Co. Galway on Saturday May 27th. The race will staged on the same day as the individual sprint events, allowing athletes to double up – racing the shorter distance race later in the day. The race format will be run to ITU standards…
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April 30, 2017
Sunday 30th April 2017 We are all deeply saddened hearing the news today – news that we really didn’t want to get. Karen Fenton joined Piranha Triathlon Club in 2015 after coming back from a stint living in Australia. She hit the ground running after joining the club. As well as juggling an MBA (getting a first). She successfully organised…
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