Well done to everyone who took part in a super race in Kilkee yesterday particularly those doing the race for the first time. With the organisation as excellent as usual the weather gods were definitely in our favour yesterday.

Big congrats to Elena who was crowned National Champion yesterday coming home in a super time of 2.23.14. Elena makes it look so easy but behind it are the hours of dedication required to be able to put in such impressive performances.

I've sure we've plenty age group prize winners as well so post if anyone has the full list....

Hi there

Our friendly fashion guru, Jason Milne (I mean clearly only a sophisticated cat about town would eat barbequed mushroom with a sprinkling of elder lemon and sod grass at the club barbie while the rest of us feasted on meat and bones) is trying to sort out some high quality club hoodies.

So he is talking to some supplier over the weekend to get further information - but at the moment it is looking like costing approx €30.

Design is yet to be finalised but will likely be in the club colours (Navy) with some sort of Piranha logo on the front/back.

So just trying to get a guage of interest .... so please post up so we can get an idea of numbers,

Clearly with Jason as the legal supplier of the aforementioned hoodies - will be liable under EU consumer law section 4 paragraph 7 which states he will replace any hoodie that gets stained in any playful gasoline fights with fellow Piranhas.

Swim Coach Jack Meade will be on hand to pass on a few tips on sea swimming on Tuesday evening next (the 16th) at 7 p.m.

Meeting at the first yellow bathing shelter on the Bull Wall/Wooden Bridge, Clontarf.

Everyone welcome, especially if you are new to open water swimming !

Post up here please so we've an idea of numbers,

Thanks.

As Peter has kindly posted, Caroline Kearney has opened for entry. This is our designated club championship race again this year so get your entries sorted and get ready to race for the prestigious title of club champion.


All it leaves is for us to sort another corking night out (and maybe another biblical flood), details of which will be posted here in due course.

Congrats to everyone who took part in TriAthy at the weekend - particular those who made it through their first race.

28 Piranhas completed the Olympic distance race with Mick McGloin first home in 28th place overall.

16 Piranhas were in action later in the Sprint distance.

Special mention for Elena though. It wasn't enough to be second women home in the Olympic race. She then took part in the Sprint race and won it! Amazing stuff.

Hi folks, you may not have wanted to sing (with notable exceptions) but I'm sure you'll all want to eat charcoaled foodstuffs by the seaside.

To aid recovery from Athy and the excesses of the bank holiday weekend, the 1st Piranha barbeque/sea swim combo will take place this Monday, 1st June.

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!
Swimming at Forty foot at 7pm; eating thereafter (i.e. 7.05pm). See you all then.

Bring your own (veggie) burgers and baps; we'll supply the grills and sauces...

With the exception of the Wicklow 200, which has been round a while,  the idea of Cycle Sportives has really taken off in Ireland. Read on below for a list of events coming up over the next few months which I have put together. I will update with new events as announced. They are suitable for all levels and are located all over the country. They can be great events to compliment your Triathlon Season or to just do something different.

Cycle Sportives are organised touring rides of a fixed distance and can be anything between 60K and 250Km. Usually cycle Sportives are organised in areas of natural beauty and offer a mixture of a challenging cycle challenge and a chance to enjoy an area of the country.

****Update -  Additional Swords event on this weekend.

Swords CC Annual Leisure Tour - Sunday 31st May 2009

• Distance 160km & 85km
• Sign on 0830am - Departs 9am
• Starts from Fingallians GAA Club
• Entry Fee €10
• Carparking Available
• Tea Stop Halfway
• Support Car
• Showers & Refreshments at Finish
• Contact www.swordscc.com
  

Annette Byrne - fresh from a great showing in Valentia - casts her mind back to a warmer place ..... Cesanatico 2009!

KARIOKE CANCELLED (AS PER GREG'S NOTE - HOWEVER KEEP POSTED FOR FURTHER EVENTS)

Just when you thought the events team was quiet we've put our top organizer (Birdy) onto the job of sorting out the Karaoke King/Kween.

We're heading back to Bongo's on Capel Street, next Saturday the 23rd May at 8pm, for a bit of pre-season vocal cord stretching. A prize for the top performance. Dancing prawns positively welcomed.

Post up if coming for food/singing (please specify)