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Gardai appeal for witnesses and video of Ironman event in which two men died

Irish police have appealed for witnesses and video footage of an Ironman swim race in which two competitors died. Brendan Wall, 45, who lived in Solihull in England but was originally from Co Meath, and Ivan Chittenden, who was in his 60s and from ...

07 Sept 2023 at 10:55

National News

Ironman competitor who died in swim ‘waved to fiancee’ before entering sea

An Ironman competitor who died during the swimming section of a controversial race in Ireland smiled and waved to his fiancee and family as he entered the sea, his funeral has heard. Brendan Wall, 45, who lived in Solihull in England but was ...

24 Aug 2023 at 15:55

National News

Concerns raised over dispute between triathlon groups after fatal Cork swim

Concern has been expressed about a dispute between the national governing body for triathlons and the organisers of an event in which two competitors died at the weekend. Ivan Chittenden, in his 60s and from Toronto in Canada, and Brendan ...

23 Aug 2023 at 10:14

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Longford sports club raises funds for Joseph’s Journey

Lanesboro Triathlon club recently ran a 3km fundraiser swim from Kilnacarrow to Lanesboro with all proceeds going to local charity “Joseph’s Journey”. In the photo Ger Moore, organiser of the the event, is presenting the cheque on behalf ...

26 Aug 2023 at 09:59

National News

Harris criticises ‘unedifying’ dispute between triathlon groups after fatal swim

Minister Simon Harris has described a dispute between the national governing body for triathlons and the organisers of an event in which two competitors died at the weekend as “unedifying”. Ivan Chittenden, in his 60s and from Toronto ...

23 Aug 2023 at 11:59

National News

Triathlon Ireland officials ‘did not sanction’ swim race that saw two men die

Triathlon Ireland has said it did not sanction a swim race in Co Cork in which two competitors died. There has been shock after it emerged that Ivan Chittenden, in his 60s and from Toronto in Canada, and Brendan Wall, who was in his ...

21 Aug 2023 at 21:16

National News

Minister ‘concerned’ fatal race was not sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland

A Government minister has said he is concerned after the national governing body for triathlons said it did not sanction a swim race in Cork in which two competitors died. Ivan Chittenden, in his 60s and from Toronto in Canada, and ...

22 Aug 2023 at 19:53

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Longford athlete shines in New Zealand

Abbeylara native Fiona Gallagher enjoyed incredible success recently as she was victorious in her age group and came away as 2nd female overall at the Ironman New Zealand. Fiona, who moved to New Zealand five years ago, explained, ...

16 Jan 2023 at 06:59

Sport

Lanesboro to host National Series and Super Series Sprint Triathlon on Saturday, July 14

Saturday 14 July will see Lanesboro Triathlon Club host Ireland’s top triathletes when they take part in this year’s sprint distance triathlon. Like last year, the race is part of Triathlon Ireland’s National Series and Super ...

07 Jul 2018 at 21:24

Lanesboro

Six hundred competitors expected in Lanesboro for key event in BMW Triathlon National series

On Saturday, July 13, Lanesboro Triathlon Club will host Ireland’s top triathletes when they take part in the club’s annual sprint distance triathlon. The race is now in its ninth year and is well known in triathlon circles ...

29 Jun 2019 at 04:24

Local News

On the map: Massive boost as Longford to play host to Triathlon Ireland national event

Lanesboro Triathlon Club is thrilled to announce that our Two Provinces Triathlon has been selected by Triathlon Ireland to host the 2025 Sprint National Championship. This prestigious appointment, where Ireland's national ...

26 Feb 2025 at 13:00

Local News

Longford groups receive €5,540 to fund physical activity for older people

Age & Opportunity announced on Tuesday (May 23) the distribution of its Active National Grant that provides significant funding for sport and physical activity amongst older people. The successful Longford groups are: ...

24 May 2023 at 11:00

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