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... 

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... 

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... 

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:... 

Hell Week PT(TM) isnt satisfied with running their usual day elite military style selection courses. No, this time they are offering a tougher and meaner ‘Day of Days Challenge’. This inaugural challenge is a step beyond their usual selection style courses with a greater emphasis on brain power. Limited to 60 places, all participants will camp out on Mornington Beach. They will then be woken at some point during the middle of the night... 

Just a quick update about the Intercounties Triathlon that is taking place at Hollywood Lake, Monaghan on next Saturday, 5th May. Due to the unpredictable weather we have been having lately organisers are making some changes by giving all competitors the option of using a Kayak in the water instead of doing the Swim. However, in order to have the race fair and competitive the kayak distance will be  equal in stature to the swim distance so no... 

“Your feet ache. Your legs burn. But your heart soars….” now if a line like that doesnt catch your attention then nothing will. Trailtrekker returns this year and promises to be another great occasion. Participants will set out on either a 50km or 100km trek from Newcastle, Co. Down to Carlingford, Co. Louth over one weekend. This is a truly inspirational challenge in aid of Oxfam. The 100km route will is for teams of four people,... 

This race is a shorter version of Gaelforce West. It involves 3 diciplines – trail and mountain running, kayaking and cycling. Total course is approx 31km, and suitable for all races from beginners to experts. The race takes place on the shores of Killary Fjord just outside Lenane in Co. Gaway. The rugged landscape is spectacularly scenic, the perfect place for an adventure race. The race is hosted by Killary Adventure Co, and there is... 

An event that features beer, mud, music and a few people dressed in costume. Sounds more like Oxygen than a Challenge Monkey type event.  The Warrior Dash is coming to Ireland. This August the Warrior Dash will invade Punchestown Racecourse for an event that promises to be epic. Participants will take on a 4.84km course featuring mud, barbed wire, a scrap yard, walls of fire and much more. Location: Punchestown, Naas, Co. Kildare Date: 1/9/12 Cost:...