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On the Spot Volunteer Award

May 8, 2019 11:48 am Published by Leave your thoughts

All Hail Dastardly and Dangerous Dave O’Shea ( he crashes a lot) and Cunning Cathal O’Sullivan for their herculean efforts in organizing last month’s superb spring break in Dungarvan.  Where would the club be without these magnificent men?  Killer gets an honorable mention too for his input and also because he’s in the picture.  Well done lads.


Karen Fenton 5km Memorial Run 2019

April 4, 2019 2:51 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Here are the details for this year’s Karen Fenton 5km Memorial Run. It takes place in Ballinora, Waterfall, Co. Cork on Sunday, April 14th at 12.30pm.  To register, click on this link. For details on the race schedule click this link. Karen Fenton (By Joanna Peart) Karen Fenton was a club member who burst onto the scene in 2015, a…


Piranha-Belpark TT Blessington: 14th April @ 10am

March 26, 2019 7:53 am Published by Leave your thoughts

We will be running a joint 20km Time Trial (TT) with Belpark Tri Club, on 14th April. Sign on will be from 0915 and the first rider will start at 10am. The start will be from the Boathouse just across the bridge and will be 2 laps of the course. We hope lots of you will enter and check out…


Piranha Online Store Now Open for Business

March 14, 2019 9:53 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The Piranha Triathlon Club online store is now open for business.  We’ve partnered with Tribe Clothing Solutions to cater for all of your club gear needs 365 days a year. Please use the following link to access the store: https://www.triathlonirelandstore.com/Piranha-Triathlon-Club-c215.html   Tribe have appointed a customer services rep who will deal with any queries or questions  directly with you. His details…


Piranha Cycle Skills Sessions – 24th and 31st March

March 2, 2019 5:51 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Piranha Triathlon Club are keen to increase the cycle skills of our members and to this end are offering a series of training sessions led by Ian Cassidy, the club cycling coach. These are designed to assist members to develop the skills and know-how for group cycling in a secure and supportive group. The course will be delivered over two…


Winter Cycling 2019 – Block 2

February 15, 2019 9:11 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The next six week block of Winter Cycle spinning classes will be starting next Wednesday, 20th of February at Andy Kenny Fitness, on Pearse Street.  This time around the classes will last for 90 minutes with the option to leave after 60.  The price this time is €42.  Please use the link below to pay.    


Piranha Minnows Training Session

February 12, 2019 10:49 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Piranha Minnows training session   What is it   The club in partnership with TI are organising a training day for children of Piranha club members.   Cool – so what does that mean?   It is for boys and girls aged 5 to 14.  There will be run, bike and transition skills training, with some fun thrown in.   Where and…


Bike Insurance Discount

January 29, 2019 8:27 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Dear Piranhas,   Last year,  Triathlon Ireland announced its partnership with Bikmo cycle insurance [hyperlink: https://bikmo.ie/?ref=piranha], giving all TI members a 10% saving on insurance that covers your bikes and kit. This year, Bikmo has agreed to offer Triathlon Ireland affiliated club members an extra 5% discount. Our code to avail of this discount is: PIRANHA As well as giving you extra money…


Volunteer of the Month – November and December 2018

January 21, 2019 11:07 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Raise up your glasses to three of the most dedicated members a club could have.  Martina Duignan wins Volunteer of the Month for November, for all the work she put in to the organisation of a super Piranha Memorial Run.  It was a tremendous morning and great fun. Both Adam Goslin and Richie Dooley (Boyzone) take the gong for December…