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Interim Chairperson position

June 15, 2017 1 Comment

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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National Series Strategy: Westport Sprint (Race 2) Handbook

June 13, 2017 Leave your thoughts

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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2017 National Mixed Team Relay Club Championships

May 5, 2017 Leave your thoughts

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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Karen Fenton RIP

April 30, 2017 Leave your thoughts

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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Open Water Swim

April 19, 2017 Leave your thoughts

Time to dust off the wetsuit! Piranha TC are running two open water sessions over the next few weeks: The first is on Saturday morning 22nd April at Martello Tower, Seapoint and meeting @7.30am. This session will be coached by Anthony Mulholland and it will be focused towards Newbies & Improvers but all are welcome! What to bring: Warm clothes…

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2017 National Series

April 18, 2017 1 Comment

Envious of those Piranhas, 2016 national club champions? You too could be a hero! As co-ordinators for Piranha’s 2017 National Series strategy, our objectives are to encourage member participation in the National Series, to achieve success for the club…………..and for people to have fun! What is the National Series? The National Series consists of 16 races, running from mid-April to…

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Transition Training

March 31, 2017 Leave your thoughts

Ladies and Gents, Piranha TC will be running a transition training session for all members, on the 8th of April at 9:30am at the Papal Cross in the Phoenix Park. This session will be aimed at new members and athletes starting out in triathlon, however it will be beneficial for all members with the upcoming 2017 season approaching! This year…

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Summer Gear Order

March 15, 2017 Leave your thoughts

Hi all, We are now ready to take orders for the summer gear.  As with the winter gear, the supplier is VeloRevolution. At this stage we are focusing on ordering Tri Suits for the new race season and cycle gear for the summer months ahead. To ensure that we have as many members racing in Piranha Tri Suits, the club has…

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Killarney Training Camp

February 28, 2017 Leave your thoughts

Back due to popular demand…. The Killarney Training Camp this year will take place on Thursday 13th April for a total of 4 nights. The camp includes the following – 4 Nights Accommodation – Final Night Meal – Training Camp – Use of Hotel Leisure Facilities Breakfast is available on request – Over 60 People have indicated their interest in…

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