Connor and Woods win second race in Winter 5K Series

Almost 170 people lined out for the second 5K race in the NWTC Winter Series on Sunday.

Stephen Connor of Foyle Valley AC was the first male home, posting a time 15:48 with Ronan McLaughlin of NWTC in second place in 15:54. In third position was Derry City Track Club's Matt Doherty who crossed the line in 16:20.

Katherine Woods of Springwell AC was the first female, posting a time of 20:10 with Margaret Kelly of 24-7 TC in second with 20:28 and Leona Dunne of Letterkenny third in 20:52.

A spokesperson for NWTC said the race was a tremendous success with many taking part posting personal bests on the "fast and accurate" 5K course.

"We had a great turnout once again with almost 170 runners taking part and thirty children taking part in the juniors 2k race - even the weather smiled on us for what was a beautiful morning. We'd like to thank everyone who helped to make this yet another safe and enjoyable race for North West Triathlon Club."

The third race in the NWTC winter series will take place in January.

Full results as follows.

Race Number Runner Club Age Time Position

801 Stephen Connor FV 24 00:15:48 1
731 Ronan Mclaughlin NWTC 27 00:15:54 2
788 Matt Doherty DCTC 17 00:16:20 3
829 Mark Mullan City of Derry 37 00:16:21 4
745 Matthew Mclaughlin FV 33 00:16:50 5
794 Odhran McKane NWTC 16 00:16:55 6
948 Ciaran Mcgonagle Rosses 37 00:16:56 7
787 Ryan Moore Palestine 31 00:16:59 8
749 James Mcfadden NA 28 00:17:24 9
750 John Mcfadden NA 24 00:17:32 10
737 Darragh Crossan Dc Track 27 00:17:35 11
817 Phillip Callaghan Inishown 42 00:17:46 12
831 Luke McCarron Sparta 00:17:48 13
846 Terry Murphy Bolt 42 00:17:51 14
93 Declan McCarthy City of Derry 52 00:18:04 15
951 Barry Dinsmore NWTC 39 00:18:06 16
828 Sean Deery DCTC 32 00:18:17 17
779 Connor Mc Devitt Bolt 32 00:18:18 18
774 Peter middleton na 24 00:18:19 19
780 Gary Mcfadden Bolt 38 00:18:21 20
715 Christopher Crampsie City of Derry 16 00:18:22 21
765 Ben George Letter Kenny 40 00:18:23 22
809 Robert Bigger City of Derry 54 00:18:23 23
725 Emmett Harkin FV 35 00:18:24 24
776 Steven Peoples Pace 39 00:18:30 25
748 Oran McBride City of Derry 47 00:18:34 26
734 Jason Fegurson NA 36 00:18:37 27
723 Pauric Kelly 247 40 00:18:37 28
727 Emmett Deery City of Derry 27 00:18:39 29
841 Lee carr FV 20 00:18:44 30
849 Darren McDaid NA 28 00:18:47 31
760 Frankie Bradley FV 36 00:18:49 32
761 Mark Melarkey NWTC 41 00:18:50 33
742 Kenny Odonnell Finn Valley 42 00:18:53 34
956 Mark Murry NWTC 19 00:18:54 35
729 Declan McGill FV 38 00:18:55 36
838 Johnny McCarron NWTC 40 00:18:58 37
762 Paul Lynch Bolt 39 00:19:15 38
743 Ryan Tordan Letter Kenny 16 00:19:18 39
946 Sean McIvor Reach 31 00:19:23 40
744 Tracy Hegarty Letter Kenny 37 00:19:26 41
786 Brendan Mclaughlin Rise 42 00:19:33 42
721 Cormac Hamill Bolt 16 00:19:33 43
832 Mark Mccarron Sparta 00:19:37 45
847 Matthew Mc Dowell Rise 26 00:19:48 46
728 Damien Mc Goohan 247 32 00:19:51 47
941 Gavin Doherty NWTC 33 00:19:53 48
738 Shane McCormick Eglinton 39 00:20:00 49
781 Rory Mooney Bolt 40 00:20:02 50
767 Pouric Mcginley NA 29 00:20:03 51
00:20:07 52
852 Jack Quigley NWTC 32 00:20:07 53
751 Catherine Woods Springwell 29 00:20:10 54
808 Kevin Large Rise 39 00:20:19 55
782 Sean Mooney Bolt 40 00:20:21 56
791 Niall McShane NWTC 40 00:20:22 57
827 Michael Gallagher FV 54 00:20:24 58
724 Margaret Kelly 247 43 00:20:28 59
813 Adam Clarke NA 25 00:20:29 60
771 Kieran Doherty Rise 39 00:20:34 61
840 Noel McBride Bolt 35 00:20:38 62
953 Andrew Rough NA 47 00:20:38 63
945 Ray Monagahan FV 38 00:20:46 64
293 Richard Burke Rise 30 00:20:47 65
811 Danny Acton NWTC 47 00:20:48 66
825 Gavin Toland Bolt 36 00:20:49 67
853 Leona Dunne Letter Kenny 21 00:20:52 68
839 Richie Sheerin NA 42 00:20:53 69
955 Ronan Oconnell NA 41 00:20:54 70
758 Donald Harkin NA 47 00:21:01 71
793 Annalisa Mullan Bolt 35 00:21:09 72
768 Angus Hunker NA 45 00:21:10 73
754 Kevin Coyle Reach 40 00:21:22 74
763 Darry L Doherty Eglinton 39 00:21:24 75
753 Brian Bradley NWTC 36 00:21:27 76
757 Brian Boyle NA 48 00:21:27 77
784 Nial Lynch NA 27 00:21:29 78
805 Noel Hagan NA 41 00:21:35 79
759 Kieran Phelan FV 37 00:21:36 80
772 Michael Concannan NA 49 00:21:40 81
806 Joanne McColgan Inishown 36 00:21:44 82
714 Darren Devine Valley Running 42 00:21:53 83
712 Peter Lowry Valley Running 47 00:21:54 84
719 Laura Mcguire NA 46 00:21:57 85
722 Peter Mccormick NA 38 00:22:01 86
711 Paul McGilloway NWTC 50 00:22:01 87
785 Damien Gallagaher Rise 44 00:22:14 88
796 Grainne Quigley NA 30 00:22:14 89
770 Matthew Mclaughlin Inishown 39 00:22:20 90
713 Keith McGillivray Valley Running 41 00:22:22 91
789 John Obrien Bolt 46 00:22:35 92
764 Helen Mcdowell Rise 24 00:22:38 93
803 Cormack Campbell Bolt 32 00:22:45 94
792 Emmett McShane NA 50 00:22:47 95
822 Verona Campbell FV 47 00:22:51 96
798 Ian Graham NA 51 00:23:03 97
954 Catherine Rough NA 36 00:23:08 98
843 Cormac Mooney NWTC 14 00:23:12 99
826 Linda c Daid Inishown 39 00:23:13 100
842 Kieran Mooney NWTC 44 00:23:18 101
752 Carmel Lynch NWTC 34 00:23:20 102
837 Ciaran Duvnan Reach 32 00:23:21 103
807 Darren Boyle Valley Running 42 00:23:38 104
802 Sinead Wilson Bolt 30 00:23:51 105
747 Joe Quigley Bolt 54 00:23:55 106
720 Gemma Mcguire NA 47 00:24:00 107
125 Ruairi Cutliff NWTC 10 00:24:12 108
957 Mark Huston Born to Run 29 00:24:13 109
835 Sean Barton Born to Run 44 00:24:19 110
717 Amanda Heany NA 40 00:24:21 111
814 Nicola Devenny Bolt 37 00:24:22 112
949 Jackie McColgan Reach 35 00:24:41 113
773 Lisa McCloskey Rise 42 00:24:46 114
821 Katrina Hegarty Rise 43 00:24:48 115
947 Patsy Carlin Reach 53 00:25:08 116
732 Annett Heany Bolt 43 00:25:14 117
952 Una Dinsmore NA 44 00:25:18 118
834 Deirdre Gill Rise 21 00:25:44 119
769 Anna Mclaughlin Inishown 40 00:25:49 120
950 Suzzane Odwyer Reach 52 00:26:22 121
942 Una Quigley Reach 48 00:26:25 122
795 Sarah Doherty NA 33 00:26:25 123
810 Grainne Concannon NA 46 00:26:27 124
830 Angela Mc carren NA 00:26:31 125
850 Katie McGuinness Bolt 30 00:26:32 126
851 Emmett McGuiness Bolt 30 00:26:34 127
733 Paul Mc Fadden NA 34 00:26:35 128
730 Martin Obrien NA 54 00:26:40 129
783 Garan Graham Valley Running 43 00:27:12 130
00:27:13 131
844 Ronan Mclaughlin Reach 41 00:27:20 132
845 Lorraine Mollison Reach 37 00:27:20 133
836 Mark McLaughlin Reach 39 00:27:32 134
00:27:42 135
804 Dawn Duffy Bolt 39 00:27:56 136
214 Conor McGowan NWTC 14 00:27:59 137
812 Blaise Acton NWTC 13 00:28:05 138
726 Noel Mclaughlin Inishown 40 00:28:12 139
777 Sanyhosh.S NA 41 00:28:13 140
00:28:18 141
790 Aine Taylor Bolt 42 00:28:23 142
775 Charlene middleton NA 26 00:28:28 143
943 Emma Barr Reach 33 00:28:33 144
755 Elisha Quigley Valley Running 24 00:28:34 145
815 Tara MCKinney Bolt 39 00:28:40 146
756 Kevin Fisher Valley Running 34 00:28:42 147
819 Joe McGlinchey Reach 43 00:28:44 148
778 Sean Ofarroll NA 51 00:28:45 149
718 Bernie Love NA 39 00:28:57 150
740 Carolyn McGeehan Rise 35 00:29:03 151
741 Erin Higgins Rise 33 00:29:13 152
820 Chole Millar Reach 15 00:29:14 153
848 Cecilia Deehan Bolt 59 00:29:27 154
797 Caroline Millar Reach 42 00:29:30 155
816 Martina Callaghan Inishown 41 00:29:30 156
824 Claire Mc Bride Rise 32 00:29:39 157
00:29:47 158
818 Caroline Cunningham Inishown 24 00:30:24 159
739 Kara Saunders Rise 34 00:30:24 160
746 Annie Francis NA 46 00:30:45 161
823 Caroline Ogilvie Rise 37 00:30:48 162
716 Peter Gorman Rise 41 00:31:32 163
944 Alan Batts Reach 42 00:32:19 164

Second race in NWTC's 5K winter series

The second race in the North West Triathlon Club 5K winter series takes place this Sunday morning.

A large entry is expected for this ever popular race on a fast course which takes in Derry's Atlantic Quay and Bay Park.

The race begins at 11am with registration from 10am to 10.45am close to the Coffee House at Atlantic Quay.

The entry fee is £6. A 2K kids race will take place at 10.55am with entry free.

Aileen storms to fifth in grand final

NWTC's Aileen Reid ended her season with a flourish, posting an impressive fifth place finish in the World Triathlon Series's concluding grand final event in Edmonton in Canada.

The Derry triathlete produced a storming run to move up from 20th place at the end of the first lap of the 10km in the standard distance event.

She powered across the finish line one minute and 16 seconds behind winner and new World Champion Gwen Jorgensen.

Aileen's performance ensured she retained her 2013 standing as her eighth overall in this year's World Series.

After her start to the season was affected by injury, Aileen produced impressive form in the concluding months of the summer as she took eighth, ninth and 11th and fifth spots in her final four events in London, Hamburg, Stockholm and Edmonton.

Aileen also finished a solid sixth at the recent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow before returning home where she continued her training with a win in the Omagh triathlon.

She took second in last year's Grand Final in London but still should be pleased by her efforts in Canada.

Those behind Reid included Commonwealth champion Jodie Stimpson who was 13th.

Jorgensen took the world title ahead of her compatriot Sarah Groff with New Zealander Hewitt third and Stimpson in fourth.

NWTC to cheer Aileen in Commonwealth Games

North West Triathlon Club members will be cheering on Aileen Reid when she seeks glory in the Commonwealth Games this week.

The club member, who claimed a silver medal at the World Triathlon Series Grand Final in London last year, will compete in the Olympic distance event on Thursday morning.

Aileen finished ninth in the recent World Triathlon Series race in Hamburg and is pleased with her progress following a back injury earlier in the year.


She said: "I am really happy with how things are progressing. I didn't have the greatest winter with a back injury but then got back to training and have improved as the season has gone on. My last two races have been my best this year so I feel in good form."

She added: "The Commonwealth Games is the biggest race of the year for me.

"This is a major championship and I want to put right my experience at the Olympics when things didn't go as I had hoped.

"It's also a chance to represent Northern Ireland for the first time on a world stage and with the event in Glasgow, it is almost like a home Games for us because there is going to be so much support.

"I know I have a lot of family and friends coming over so hopefully that backing can drive me on. The weather conditions should also be in my favour so I'm looking for a good race."

The women's triathlon event will begin at 11am with coverage on BBC television.

Hundreds take City of Derry triathlon challenge

Hundreds of triathletes took part in this year's City of Derry triathlon on Sunday.

Belfast athlete Neville O'Neill, of Olympian Triathlon Club, was the first male to finish, posting a time of one hour, three minutes and seven seconds, followed by Triathlon Ireland's Harry Speers in 1:03:41 and Lorcan Healy of Omagh TC in 1:03:52.

North West Triathlon Club's Maeve Maher-McWilliams won the women's race in 1:14:13, followed by Hi Elbow TC's Laura Wylie in 1:14:28 and Katherine Woods of Triangle TC in 1:15:25.

The relay event was won by Team Hampson which posted a time of 1:03:08.

Around 400 triathletes from across Ireland and beyond competed the sprint distance event organised by NWTC, which consisted of a 750 metre open water swim in the fast flowing River Foyle, a 20 kilometre cycle taking in the city's two road bridges and a five kilometre run taking in city's iconic Peace Bridge.

It was only the second time that the now annual event has been held and many hundreds of people lined the route to cheer on the competitors.

Last year's triathlon was one of the highlights of the City of Culture sports programme, and the race director Paul McGilloway said he was "delighted" with the support shown for it again this year.

"We had a great turnout of participants and enthusiasts who crowded the streets to cheer on our competitors," he said.

"I would like to congratulate everyone who took part in this year's gruelling challenge. So much training and work goes into preparations for race day that crossing the finish line is an achievement in itself, regardless of the time it takes."

He added: "We would like to thank each and every person who helped out over the last few months, weeks and days to make the race such a great success.

"The conditions were  perfect for racing and everything went like clockwork, mainly due to the large amount of helpers and marshals who turned out to lend a hand. We could not have done it without them."

(Photos by Erin Ferry)

For full results log on to www.championchipireland.com/results/

Irish International to race in firmus energy City of Derry Triathlon

Irish international triathlete Harry Speers is to race in Sunday's firmus energy City of Derry Triathlon as he limbers up to represent Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth games later this month.

Harry is expected to join around 500 other contenders who will bring along with their friends and families to enjoy the festivities surrounding the event. As well as displays of spectacular sporting abilities and achievements in cycling, running and swimming, there will be music and free giveaways to keep everyone entertained.

Paul Gilloway, of the North West Triathlon Club (NWTC) and race director, said: “This year’s Triathlon will be a great day out for all the family and I know that the participants are spurred on when they hear lots of cheering and support from the crowds so we hope to see lots of people lining the route. 

“During the day there will be fun activities to celebrate the triathlon and showcase the city as a centre of sporting excellence while displaying the many beautiful landmarks and scenery in the area. If you are looking for something to do on Sunday or will be about the City, please come out and show your support!”

He added: “We are also delighted to have Harry Speers on board and that he has considered the firmus energy City of Derry triathlon a worthy event for his important Commonwealth Games preparations.”

Des Brown, marketing manager of firmus energy, added:  “Last year’s triathlon was a powerful success and we are delighted to be involved again in this special event. We would like to wish everyone taking part good luck in their last few days of training and no matter what time it takes to finish the course - even completing it is a massive achievement!” 

The firmus energy City of Derry Triathlon will take place on 13 July, starting at 10am and comprising of a 750m open water swim in the River Foyle followed by a 20km closed road cycle and culminating in a 5km flat run that takes in key attractions around the City including the iconic Peace Bridge. Winners’ presentations will take place afterwards at the City Hotel.

The full route and details of the event can be found at www.firmusenergyderrycitytriathlon.com and supporters can use #TriDerry to share information, photos and videos from the day.

150 take Foyle plunge ahead of City of Derry Triathlon

More than 150 people took  a dip in the River Foyle last night to test the water ahead of this weekend's annual firmus energy City of Derry Triathlon.

North West Triathlon Club's preparations for the big day are in the final stages as up to 500 competitors gear up for one of the sporting highlights of the year in Derry this Sunday.

More than 150 of the competitors took part in the last official practice swim before the big day on Wednesday night under the watchful eyes of the Foyle Paddlers and in aid of Foyle Search and Rescue.

Younger budding triathletes also got the chance to experience a competitive race in the Foyle in Wednesday’s ‘Buddy Swim’ which partnered a child with an adult participant.

North West Triathlon Club to feature on BBC 2 this weekend

North West Triathlon Club is to feature on BBC 2 as part of a highlights programme on this weekend's ITU World Triathlon Series race in Japan.

A BBC Sport crew filmed club members during open water swim training on Monday night as part of a TV package on triathlon ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this year.

North West Triathlon Club was chosen due to the success of club member and elite triathlete, Aileen Reid, who will compete in the third ITU World Series event of the season in Yokohama on Sunday.

BBC Sport presenter Sonali Shah said she had “a lovely day of filming” with the club at Creggan Reservoir on Monday.

North West Triathlon Club secretary Paddy McLaughlin said the club was honoured by the coverage.

“Derry was chosen as the location for the Northern Ireland coverage for the programme due to the membership of Aileen Reid who is one of the world's top triathletes. We're all very proud of our very own Olympian, who was last season ranked eighth female in the ITU world standings. As a result of her well earned success the profile of our club and interest in the sport locally has soared.

“Membership has more than doubled in the past few years due to the success of Aileen internationally and the ever growing popularity of the sport as a whole. More than 70 club members attended the first open water swim training of the season in Creggan Country Park reservoir on Monday and it was great to see the sun come out for the visit of the camera crew and BBC presenter Sonali Shah.

“The footage is due to be televised on BBC 2 on Sunday as part of the Triathlon World Series highlights programme which starts at 4.30pm. Unfortunately the show clashes with GAA coverage on BBC NI but will be shown across all other BBC regions and will further raise the profile of our club.”

2013 Liam Ball Champions retain their titles

Last years Liam Ball Triathlon winners powered home to retain their titles in Derry on Sunday.

Belfast triathlete Paul Carroll of Olympian Triathlon Club and Caoimhe Ni Mhurchu of Sligo TC finished the 750 metre swim, 20k cycle and 5k run in fine style at the 29th instalment of the sprint event.

Carroll stormed to victory in a impressive time of 1:00:11 with Bernard McCullagh of Go Tri Triathlon Club in second, posting a time of 1:00:35. North West Triathlon Club's Aaron Deane put in a stellar performance to open his 2014 triathlon season, clinching the third podium spot in 1:01:46.

Ni Mhurchu was the first female finisher for the second year running, posting a superb time of 1:09:26. North West Triathlon Club's Maeve Maher McWilliams got her season off to a fantastic start with a second place finish in 1:10:29 while Adele Neill of Larne AC took the final podium place, posting 1:13:24.

Around 200 triathletes lined out for Sunday's Total Cycling Liam Ball Sprint Triathlon which got underway at 8.30am with the first of six waves.

There were some very strong performances from local triathletes. NWTC's Daniel Quigley finished seventh overall, posting 1:04:08 while there were several other club members among the top 20 finishers.

There were also many novices and first time triathletes taking who put in impressive performances alongside the elite and seasoned competitors. Veterans such as Terry Donnelly and Danny Sheerin who have taken part in all of the annual Derry pool triathlons at Templemore Sports Complex kept their records alive while Roisin Lynch completed her 28th Liam Ball event in fine style.

Congratulating the winners, Race Director Patrick McLaughlin said the event was "huge success".

"Once again we have enjoyed a hugely successful and safe Liam Ball Sprint Triathlon. There were some fantastic performances today right throughout the six waves, from the overall winners Paul an Caoimhe and the triathletes who posted PBs to those taking part in the event for the first time. 

"As always the atmosphere at the event was electric despite the rain showers and we'd like to thank everyone who turned out to support the triathletes and make he event extra special. A special word of thanks must go to all the marshals who volunteered their time to stand in the rain and ensure the safety of all the competitors as well as cheering them on when they needed it most. Without the marshals and the others who gave up their time we could not have staged the event at all."

North West Triathlon Club will now focus on organising it next big event, the firm us energy City of Derry Triathlon in July.

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2014 TotalCycling.com Liam Ball Triathlon Results

Hi folks finally the results.

Well done to everyone today in what where at some stages tropical conditions. Anyway well earned rest now for you all & here are the results, more news later

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225 triathletes limber up for 2014 Liam Ball Sprint

A total of 225 competitors will take on the endurance challenge of the 29th Liam Ball Triathlon in Derry this weekend.

North West Triathlon Club's first annual triathlon sprint event of the season will take place at Templemore Sports Complex on Sunday morning.

The event will see elite and seasoned age group triathletes compete for honours while a record number of first timers have also signed up for this years swim-bike-run challenge.

Sponsored by Total Cycling, this year's Liam Ball Sprint Triathlon was sold out within days such is the popularity of the event which is one of the longest standing triathlons in Ireland.

All eyes will be on last year's winner Paul Carroll of Olympian Triathlon Club as he attempts to retain his crown, although the 2013 Liam Ball event's second placed triathlete, Kristopher Muldoon of Dig Deep Coaching, will be vying go one better this time around.

Among the female competitors expected to shine on Sunday is last year's winner Caoimhe Ni Mhurchu of Sligo Triathlon Club while North West Triathlon Club's very own Maeve Maher McWilliams will be hoping to continue her good form of last season with an impressive performance on home ground.

The entries have been split into six waves with the first competitors beginning the 750 metre pool swim, 20km cycle and 5k run at 8.30am and the last wave competing for top honours from 10.55am.

A total of 184 men and 41 women, including 40 novices, will take part in the event.

Triathletes from as young as 16 years-old will be competing, among them Triathlon Ireland high performance junior squad members, Harry Speers and Aoife fay.

Veterans such as Derry's own Danny Sheerin and Terry Donnelly will be taking part in their 29th Liam Ball Triathlon, having finished every event since its inception while North West Triathlon Club veteran Roisin Lynch, who represented Ireland at the Triathlon World Championships in London last year, will be competing in the event for the 28th time.

Race Director Patrick McLaughlin said the event had proven "as popular as always" this year.

""Entries were sold out within a few days this year and as usual the event has attracted triathletes from all over the country," he said.

"“The Liam Ball triathlon is one of the longest running sporting events in the city and one of the highlights in the North West's sporting calendar - it's also the longest running triathlon in all of Ireland. A lot of planning has gone into this year's race to ensure that it is yet another safe and enjoyable event and we as a club would like to thank our sponsors and everyone involved in its organisation,” he added."

Registration for the event will be held at the Coffee Dock, Templemore Sports Complex on Saturday from 4pm to 5.30pm and again on Sunday morning from 7.15am to 8.45pm.

A prize giving ceremony will take place in Templemore Sports Complex at 1pm.

Buncrana Duathlon

Well done to everyone who took part this morning and a big thank you to all who helped and supported. It was to say the least a very interesting morning with the wind changing direction every 5 minutes. the only consolation is that the weather was the same for everyone.

Today's event was a charity event and both charities are extremely grateful for the monies raised today, so thank you all.

Results are here Results (click here)

Photos to follow shortly on facebook, well done again all

Derry triathlon places filling up fast

Places in both of Derry's thrilling 2014 sprint triathlons are filling up fast since online registration opened on Friday. North West Triathlon Club's mainstay annual event, the Liam Ball Sprint Triathlon, and the second annual firmus energy City of Derry Triathlon are drawing big numbers already on Triathlon Ireland's website. Those planning to take on the challenges are urged to act quickly to secure their places in what promise to be two of the highlights of the Irish triathlon racing calender this year. Joe Doherty, Chair of NWTC, said: “Places are filling up fast so anyone planning to take part in this year's races should ensure they register online at Triathlon Ireland's website as soon as they can to avoid disappointment. “The firmus energy City of Culture Triathlon was a tremendous success last year and truly was the best triathlon on the island in 2013 despite the challenging Derry weather conditions. We now plan to build on that success for an even better City of Derry Triathlon in 2014, with 600 triathletes taking part. He added: “The Liam Ball Sprint is renowned across the island as one of the longest-running triathlons in Ireland and without fail is a sell out every year in a matter of days. Numbers are limited to 250 for this years event so people are urged to act now to book their places whether as an individual or a relay team.” Places in North West Triathlon Club's Buncrana Charity Duathlon are also now available at the Triathlon Ireland website. To register for any of the NWTC event's log on to www.triathlonireland-newserver.com/local-races.html

2014 NWTC Races Now Open

This week sees the opening of all the NWTC races both duathlon and triathlon for the 2014 season. The Buncrana duathlon opens earlier this week and is expected to sell out in no time as this year this race is part of the Triathlon Ireland national duathlon championship. In addition this race is the NWTC nominated duathlon race for the inter club race series. The inter club race series is an idea whereby the Omagh triathlon club, 24/7 letterkenny, triangle triathlon club and the NWTC all race across multiple disciplines and distances with the top 20 from each club scoring. Liam Ball triathlon is open this Friday 7th Feb as is the now annual firmus city of derry triathlon. all races are now open on www.triathlonireland.com . what's keeping you :-)