When: Saturday June 2nd 2012 Contact: Kevin Hamill & Johnny McCabe Number: 0866038410; 0878105919 Email: johnny_mccabe@iolfree.ie ; Kevino_Hamill@dub.invesco.com County: Louth Description: Triathlon Cost: €36 individual, €60 team entry This great event takes place in and around Blackrock co. Louth. It will begin on the beach for a 500m swim, then an 18km cycle, followed by a 6km run. This triathlon is suitable for all, from beginners to seasoned... 

The Mourne Way Marathon is a truly stunning and testing event. Participants traverse the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and enjoy spectacular countryside and coastal scenery as they conquer their race. There are 6 seperate events on offer, from the rigorous Ultra Marathon down to a 5km challenge. So there is something on offer for people of all abilities. This is also a qualifying event for the esteemed Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc Location: Rostrevor,... 

Take a Giant Leap for Suicide Prevention this July and take part in a sponsored skydive. Last year was the inaugural year for the event and it was a great success with over €15k being raised. This year there are three charities; Ó lá go lá, Pieta House and Lifeline Kilkenny. This is an event for all the family and there will be plenty of entertainment of the day to keep those who arent jumping occupied. Date: 28/7/12 Cost: €280 minimum, which... 

Join Lord Mayor Andrew Montague this May 27th for his fitness challenge. This is an event aimed at people of all fitness abilities where you can walk, run or cycle, or even try a bit of all three.  The purpose of this event is to get people involved in organised fitness, particularlay those not familiar with such a setting. Proceeds from the day will be going to Move4Parkinsons which means you will be helping out others whilst enjoying a day or sporting... 

Arguably Ireland’s most scenic 8K race takes place in the stunning surrounds of Connemara this weekend, with places for the race filling up rapidly as the day draws near. Saturday will mark the 2nd Annual Roundstone Bay 8k, with the course itself consisting of a figure of eight loop, beginning and ending in Roundstone village, and taking in some spectacular coastal views along the way. Both runners and walkers are welcome and the organisers... 

The midlands is getting its first Adventure Race and its called the Lilliput Legend. Right in the middle of the summer participants will descend on Mullingar for this inaugural race. There are two options available the ‘Kick Ass’ and the ‘Bad Ass’ courses. The ‘Kick Ass’ course involves a longer run and cycle. This promises to be a great race for both seasoned adventure racers and first timers as the cycling section... 

It’s not a new story and yet again this year the Cork Marathon team find themselves under pressure from the deluge of last minute entries to the increasingly popular event. To address this, the entry deadline has been extended for another week – until Friday 18th May. Online entry will remain open until then and postal entries will be accepted throughout the week. The half marathon is now almost at full capacity, so while online entry will... 

Last chance, there are still places for the Dirty Dozen Adventure Challenge – 19k point to point run Online registration is closed but you can still regiseter on the Day – €40 The Run is starting at a later time this year of 10 am at the Martello Hotel 19 K Dirty Dozen Adventure Challenge Bray Co. Wicklow The DIRTY DOZEN one of the toughest 12 mile (19 K) challenges’ that you will face. Is back again for another year this time running... 

Formerly the West Wicklow Roar, the Moxie Challenge – ‘The Day in the Garden’ is another Adventure Race that packs a real punch. Participants can expect to push their limits as they kayak on the Blessington lakes, Hill Run and cycle the hills of Wicklow. The course consists of a 1.5km kayak, 12km cycle, an 8km hill run and then another 18km cycle. Date: Saturday May 26th 2012 Location: Blessington Lakes, Co. Wicklow Cost: €55 Difficulty:... 

The Tulfarris Tough ten is now a firmly established event of Irelands running scene. This ‘tough’ ten mile road race is over quite an undulating course but the spectacular views of the Wicklow mountains and Blessington Lakes easily makes up for this. There will also be a 5km race on offer on the day. Date: Saturday 16th June 2012 Cost: €24 until May 14th, €29 thereafter. Location: Blessington Lakes, Co. Wicklow Difficulty: Intermediate For...