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Letterkenny Triathlon Club members shine in Ironman challenge

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Letterkenny 247 Triathlon Club Take on IRONMAN Kalmar 🇸🇪

It was a huge weekend for Letterkenny 247 Triathlon Club as three of our members took on the ultimate endurance challenge at IRONMAN Kalmar in Sweden.

With a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and a full 42.2km marathon to finish, simply reaching the start line is a huge achievement and all three athletes can be incredibly proud of their performances.

Garrett Doherty led the way, putting together a fantastic performance to break the 11-hour barrier, crossing the finish line in 10:58:09.

Mark Gallagher was next home, completing his first-class performance in an impressive 11:04:01 another superb sub-11-hour effort.

Paddy Doherty rounded out the Letterkenny 247 contingent, battling through the full Ironman distance to finish in 11:42:33.

Three athletes, three Ironman finishes and more than 33 hours of racing between them. An incredible achievement and a fantastic representation of the club on the international stage.

A massive congratulations to Garrett, Mark and Paddy on what was a brilliant day of racing in Kalmar. The commitment, training and determination required to complete an Ironman cannot be underestimated.

Inch Mile Swim

Closer to home, two of our athletes took on the Inch Mile Swim in Rathmullan, with both putting in excellent performances in the open water.

Chloe Wasson produced a fantastic swim, completing the mile in 41:27

Catherine Boyle also put in a strong performance, finishing in 42:59.

Keith Patton took on the 1/2 mile swim and completed it in a time of 25:11

Congratulations to Chloe, Catherine and Keith on their excellent swims

Well done folks Letterkenny 247 Triathlon Club is very proud of you! 👏🇮🇪🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Another fantastic weekend of racing for Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon Club! 🏊🚴🏃

Club members were in action across two events over the weekend, producing some outstanding performances and podium finishes.

🏅 Loughrea Aquabike

A huge congratulations to Shane McNulty, who delivered an excellent performance in the Loughrea Aquabike, taking on a challenging 1.5km swim (2 loops) followed by a 40km bike (4 loops).

Shane crossed the line 2nd Overall and claimed 1st place in his Age Category—a brilliant result against a strong field. Well done, Shane!

🏊🚴🏃 Omagh Sprint & Try a Tri

Several club members also travelled to Omagh to compete in both the Sprint Triathlon and the Try a Tri, putting in great performances across the board.

Sprint Triathlon (700m swim | 20km bike | 5km run)

* Shaun Sweeney – 1:29:07
* Noelle Lynch – 1:43:08
* Kathryn McBrearty – 1:46:45

Try a Tri (250m swim | 10km bike | 2.5km run)

* Ronan Walsh – 44:18
* Chloe Wasson – 48:00

Congratulations to everyone who raced over the weekend. Whether chasing podium places, personal bests or simply enjoying the challenge, you represented the club brilliantly. We’re proud of every one of you and look forward to seeing what’s next. 💙💛

What a weekend for Letterkenny 24/7
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🏆 Tri Tyrone 70.3 – National Championships

Three athletes travelled to County Tyrone to take on the National Championship race. A chilly start soon gave way to glorious sunshine (with the sunburn to prove it! 😂), setting the stage for some outstanding performances.

🥇 Mark McGinley continued his incredible form this season, finishing 4th overall and 1st in his age category in 4:03:02, claiming the first of two national championship medals for the 24/7 club

🥇 Margaret Kelly delivered another outstanding performance, claiming 1st in her age category in 5:17:22, adding a second National Championship medal for the club.

💪 Fresh from Ironman Lanzarote, Philip Browne dug deep once again to complete the course in 6:09:07.

An incredible day for the club, bringing home two National Championship medals. 👊

🌞 Hazelwood Olympic Triathlon

Against the stunning backdrop of Co. Sligo, three more club members lined up to tackle the challenging Hazelwood Olympic course in glorious sunshine.

🥈 Catherine Boyle claimed 2nd in her age category with an excellent 3:11:58, earning another podium finish for the club.

👏 Shaun Friel clocked 2:54:45, taking more than five minutes off his Olympic-distance PB—a fantastic reward for months of consistent training.

❤️ Noelle Lynch showed tremendous determination to complete the course in 3:41:33.

🌊 River Moy Swim

On Saturday, Lester Speer and Mary Bond represented the club at the River Moy Swim in Ballina.

Lester completed the challenging 2.5km swim, while Mary took on the 600m event. Despite demanding conditions, both showed great resilience to reach the finish.

Another fantastic weekend for Letterkenny 24/7 Triathlon Club. From National Championship medals and podium finishes to personal bests and determined performances, it’s brilliant to see all the hard work in training paying off. Congratulations to everyone who raced—you’ve done the club proud! 👏💙

Finally, a huge thank you to our club sponsor Wassons Garage for their continued support. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙏

Great race for over the bank holiday weekend 🏊🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

A busy weekend of racing for Letterkenny 247 Triathlon Club!

Our athletes were in action across Ireland and Europe this weekend, taking on everything from sprint-distance racing to Ironman 70.3 events. As always, they represented the club with pride and determination.

Ironman 70.3 Luxembourg

Adrian Donaghy lined up for his debut Ironman 70.3 in Luxembourg in soaring temperatures. After months of training, the swim was unfortunately cancelled due to algae at the finish area. Despite the disappointment, Adrian adapted brilliantly, producing a strong bike and run performance in challenging conditions. A fantastic first half-distance race.

Two Provinces Triathlon

Hosted by Lanesborough Triathlon Club, the Two Provinces National Series Sprint Triathlon and Aquabike attracted around 700 competitors. Warm water, a fast bike course on closed roads and a hot run made for a great day’s racing.

Results:
🏊 Shaun Sweeney – 1:26:47
Swim: 20:41 | Bike: 39:45 | Run: 22:35

🏊 Kathryn McBrearty – 1:41:31
Swim: 17:35 | Bike: 44:50 | Run: 34:07

Hardman Waterville 70.3

Kieran Fox took on the legendary Hardman Waterville 70.3 in tough conditions. With plenty of grit and determination, he battled his way to the finish line. A brilliant achievement.

National Aquabike Championships – Skerries

Shane McNulty competed in the National Aquabike Championships, finishing 10th overall and 1st in his age group after a choppy 750m swim and a fast 20km bike.

Congratulations to all our athletes who proudly flew the Letterkenny 247 colours this weekend. Your hard work continues to do the club proud.

A huge thank you to our club sponsor, Wassons Garage, for their continued support. 👏 🏊🚴‍♂️🏃‍♀️

🏊‍♂️🏃 Letterkenny 247 In-Club Aquathlon 🏃‍♀️🏊

Join us for our Letterkenny 247 In-Club Aquathlon and enjoy a great evening of racing, fun, and club spirit!

📅 Wednesday 5th August
📍 Gartan Outdoor Education Centre
📝 Registration from 6:30pm
🌊 In the water for a 7:00pm start

There are plenty of ways to get involved:
🏊 Swim Only
🏊‍♂️🏃 Individual Aquathlon
🤝 Relay Race (one swims, one runs)

Whether you’re looking to race hard, give an aquathlon a go for the first time, or just enjoy an evening with the club, there’s an option for everyone.

🔥 BBQ Afterwards
We’ll be finishing off the evening with a BBQ, kindly provided by The Kitchen. The BBQ is open to all club members and their families, so even if you’re not racing, come along, support the participants, and enjoy the evening with us.

We’d love to see as many members as possible taking part or coming along to support. It promises to be a fantastic evening at Gartan! 💙💛

What a debut!
Shaun T Friel completed his first Ironman 70.3 at Westfriesland on Sunday 21st June and what a day it was.
Swim: 41:33
Bike: 2:57:09
Run: 2:15:10
Finish: 6:03:18

On a hot, sun-baked course, the run was a true test — but the crowds in Hoorn were incredible, lining the streets, spraying runners with hoses, and lifting the energy every step. Stunning course, electric atmosphere, and a resilient performance to cap it off.

An amazing achievement!

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