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Pulse Port Beach Sprint Triathlon (Race 6) Handbook

September 5, 2017 Leave your thoughts

Season 2017 is wrapping up nicely – and Pulse Port Beach Triathlon is one of the last races of the season, almost heralding the wind-down after a fairly frantic few months (If you think races are hard try and do a Handbook for them!). There will be plenty of time to rest and review the season, but not for a…

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Alp D’Huez – Race Report

September 4, 2017 3 Comments

by Diarmuid Meldon It’s that time of year again where I find myself writing a race report.  Which means I’ve attempted a race that I probably shouldn’t have attempted.  This year’s race was the long distance Alp D’Huez Triathlon.  I can’t remember who told me about it.  But as soon as I heard, I knew I had to try it. …

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Running Gear Order – 2017

August 10, 2017 3 Comments

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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Gear Order

July 30, 2017 2 Comments

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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Westpost Tri – by Neil Murphy

July 26, 2017 Leave your thoughts

After nearly eight months in a triathlon club, I figured it was time to actually give this sport a tri. Multiple ‘big’ and apparently ideal beginner triathlons came and went, but life, work and laziness prevented me from entering. Finally on June 17, a weekend away in the West of Ireland was offered. It also coincided with the Westport Sprint…

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National Series update

July 24, 2017 Leave your thoughts

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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Two Provinces Sprint (Race 4) Handbook

July 12, 2017 Leave your thoughts

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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Tried a Tri, and Survived – Chloe Doran 

June 29, 2017 Leave your thoughts

I joined Piranha a few months ago looking for a new physical challenge, and some training variety after years of pounding the concrete on the running scene. Within weeks of joining, I was encouraged by other members to enter the Carlow sprint triathlon to get a baseline of where I was at. Safe to say, I thought they were crazy.…

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National Series Strategy: Jailbreak Cobh Standard Tri (Race 3) Handbook

June 26, 2017 Leave your thoughts

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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