Ironman Dun Laoghaire 70.3
Three 24/7 members made their way to Dun Laoghaire for the Ironman 70.3 on Sunday. In testing weather conditions competitors undertook a 1.9km swim from Sandycove, home to the famous Martello Tower, in the waters of Dublin Bay, before taking on a spectacular yet challenging 90km bike course. The course travelled through some of the most scenic areas in the region, including County Wicklow, home to the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Athletes then took on the half marathon run through the streets of the charming seaside town, before finishing with Dún Laoghaire Harbour and Dublin Bay as the backdrop.
Salmon Run Triathlon
Natasha Kelly travelled to Ballina for the Salmon Run Triathlon hosted by the Liquid Motion Tri Club. Natasha had a superb performance finishing second female overall in a brilliant time of 1:10:48.
A super swim of 9:32 and a very strong 19:47 5k to finish for Natasha. Possibly 24/7’s most travelled member, Paul Kelly was yet again back in action over the weekend in Ballina. Paul is putting in some great performances all season. Paul finished in a brilliant 1:25:15.
Extreme North Quadrathon Quest Half Marathon Challenge
Paddy McNulty for the second year in a row took on the Extreme North Quadrathon Quest Half Marathon Challenge. Based in Inishowen and the surrounding villages the four-day challenge involved four very hilly half marathon races, the mammoth Mamore Gap being part of the course in one of those days! Paddy had brilliant performances on all days.
Day one he finished within 1:47:42, day 2 in 2:05:48, day 3 in 2:00:37 but saved his best performance for the last day with a 1:42:32 finish time. What an achievement, well done Paddy.
Donegal Half Marathon
24/7 was well represented at Letterkenny AC’s Donegal Half marathon with 17 members competing and all with brilliant performances.
Gavin Crawford was the first 24/7 member to finish and third overall in a superb 1:17:34- a brilliant performance from Gavin ahead of his main aim of Dublin Marathon in October.
Paul Dillon was also in super form, putting in a huge performance and finishing with a PB of 1:27:52.
Jason King raced well also, with a brilliant second in his Age Category crossing the finish line in 1:28:50. Another two in scintillating form ahead of their marathon debuts are Liam Tinney and Pat Brady. As always, not much separated these two on race day – Tinney finished with a PB time of 1:29:13 just four seconds ahead of Pat Brady who picked up the prize for first place in his age category with a brilliant PB of 1:29:17.
Manor 5k
Ryan Browne was in action at the Manor 5k last Tuesday. Ryan finished in a time of 25:34 with his Dad
Philip keeping him company to finish in25:35.
Saturday Swim Sessions
Saturday swim sessions will resume on Saturday 15th September.
Kayak Volunteers for Monday swim sessions
If any club members are available for Kayak cover over the next few weeks please contact Anne Robinson. Having extra water safety allows all swimmers to gain some valuable open water experience.
Gartan Open Water Swimming
Gartan open water swimming sessions take place each Monday @ 6.30pm. All members are reminded that swimming in the lake on a Monday night is from 6.30pm and you must exit the water no later than 7.30.pm. All members must sign in and out of the water. This year there will be a designated swim course set up by Gartan Outdoor and this will be the only area members will be allowed to swim in. We will have kayak cover in the water and a marshal on the shore. Wetsuits and bright swim caps are Compulsory and anyone who is not a confident swimmer is urged to use a swim buoy.
Club Training
Club training continues as follows:
Monday: Open Water swim sessions Gartan @ 6.30pm
Tuesday: Road based session 6.30pm SHARP from Foxhall until further notice
Wednesday: Swim session- Beginners 7-8pm, All others 8-9pm
Thursday: TT session 7pm sharp@Foxhall
Marshals: Niamh McDaid, Emmet McClafferty, Martina O’Donnell
Saturday: Club cycle from Aura at 8am
Saturday: Due to decreasing numbers Sat swim sessions have been cancelled for the summer months. PLEASE NOTE: Sessions will resume Saturday 15th September
Full Results
Dun Laoghaire Ironman 70.3
Aidan Callaghan 4:33 1st Age grouper, 7thoverall
Colin Dean 5:55:54
Siobhan Gallagher 5:56:05 4th F25-29
Salmon Run Triathlon
Natasha Kelly 1:10:48 2nd Female
Paul Kelly 1:25:15
Extreme North Quadrathon Quest Half Marathon Challenge
Paddy McNulty Day 1: 1:47:42
Day 2: 2:05:48
Day 3: 2:00:37
Day 4: 1:42:32
Donegal Half Marathon
Gavin Crawford 1:17:34 3rd
Paul Dillon 1:27:52 PB
Jason King 1:28:50 2nd in Age Cat
Liam Tinney 1:29:13 PB
Pat Brady 1:29:17 PB 1st in Age Cat
John Daly 1:35:45
Conor McLaughlin 1:36:48
Mark Rogers 1:38:12
Fionnuala Larkin 1:41:40 PB
Aidan McFadden 1:43:10 PB
Johnny Duffy 1:43:13
Desiree Casburn 1:43:14 PB
Anne Robinson 1:46:11 PB
Martina McDaid 1:50:04 PB
Mickey Russell 1:52:57
Keith Gordon 1:56:21
Paddy Doherty 1:58:14 PB
Manor 5k
Ryan Browne 25:34
Philip Browne 25:35
