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... 

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... 

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... 

This is an IMRA event covering 127km in total along the Wicklow Way. Teams will be made up of between 2 and runners. There are 8 stages varying in length with the shortest at 8km. Cost: €15 per person but there is a minimum team charge of €60 per team. Date: 25/5/12 Location: Wicklow Difficulty: Intermediate For more info:  Read More →