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DUBLIN WOMEN’S TRIATHLON PROGRAMME

April 14, 2023 Leave your thoughts
Piranha Triathlon Club News

Piranha Triathlon Club is delighted to be part of a new Women’s Beginner Triathlon Programme along with two other Dublin triathlon clubs (3D and T3) in conjunction with Triathlon Ireland, starting on the 24th of April. The six-week programme is for those who have never taken part in a triathlon before and will take beginners through a coached programme with…

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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR DCT 2023 RACE DIRECTOR

November 3, 2022 Leave your thoughts

Dear Piranhas, Planning has begun for Dublin City Triathlon 2023, which the club will host on 26th August 2023. DCT is one of Ireland’s largest triathlon events and the 2023 race has been chosen by European Triathlon to host a European Junior Cup. The Committee is now seeking applications for the position of Race Director. DCT Race Director is a paid…

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Applications Now Open for Race Director of DCT 2022

December 1, 2021 Leave your thoughts

Dear Piranhas, Planning has begun for Dublin City Triathlon 2022, which the club will host in August 2022.  The Committee is now seeking applications for the position of Race Director. DCT Race Director is a paid position that involves working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the race day is a success for all athletes and volunteers. Anyone interested in…

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Ger Fennelly – Rest in Peace

October 31, 2020 Leave your thoughts
IronMan Barcelona finish line 2018

Our club is in mourning as we sadly learnt of the death of one of our longstanding and respected members, Ger Fennelly. Ger died tragically this morning whilst kitesurfing at Dollymount strand. Ger was a vastly experienced kitesurfer and had been kitesurfing for the past 14 years. Ger had been a member of Piranha since 2014. He was an active…

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Applications for Race Director & Assistant Race Director Positions for DCT 2021

August 18, 2020 Leave your thoughts

Dear Piranhas, Planning has begun for DCT 2021, which the club will host in August 2021.  The Committee is seeking applications for the race organisational committee.  There are two positions, Race Director and Assistant Race Director. These are paid positions that involve working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that race day is a success for all athletes and volunteers.…

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On the Spot Volunteer Award

May 8, 2019 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.

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Piranha Cycle Skills Sessions – 24th and 31st March

March 2, 2019 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…

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Bike Insurance Discount

January 29, 2019 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…

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Midweek Winter Cycle Training – 2019

January 3, 2019 Leave your thoughts

From January there will be a change to the mid-week cycle training. The Thursday evening turbo sessions in Sutton will no longer continue. The Wednesday evening turbo sessions with Casso at the Star of the Sea in Sandymount will continue offering small, free of charge turbo classes with individual feedback from our own A1 – classified cycling coach. Additionally the…

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Piranha Memorial Run 2018- Race Briefing

November 22, 2018 Leave your thoughts

Thanks to all who have signed up and donated so far for the Piranha Memorial Run this Saturday. If people could aim to be at St. Anne’s for 9:10 AM. The best place to park is at the Red Stables car park, entering from Mt. Prospect Avenue. We would encourage people to wear Piranha gear or Karen’s T-shirts and wrist…

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