News Stories
5 April 2012, New Run Course and Transition
Based on athlete feedback from 2011, IRONMAN have been working to address some key areas to improve the athlete experience in 2012 READ MORE
16 March 2012, Boyzone Star Signs Up for 2012
Keith Duffy has announced that he plans to take part in IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland for a second year, having taken part in the inaugural event last September. This years event is in Galway on Sunday 2nd September 2012, and Keith will be racing as part of ‘TEAM DUFFY’ to raise funds for Irish Autism Action, of which he is patron. READ MORE
15 March 2012, Turas Bikes Announced as Official Bike Partner 2012
Irish bike brand, TURAS Bikes are the new official bike partner for IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland. The event which takes place in Galway on 2nd September this year will see 2,000 competitors from across the globe swim, cycle and run 70.3 miles to complete one the world’s most exhilarating one-day challenges. READ MORE
23 December 2011, The Ultimate IRONMAN Endurance Test?
Athletes of all abilities are pushing new boundaries in endurance racing although a fresh test has emerged which is arguably one of the hardest in Western Europe. The series of four UK and Ireland Ironman branded races is proving to be the ultimate challenge for some competitors next season. READ MORE
12 December 2011, Interview with Kevin Stewart.
This year has been a strong year for Ironman UK and Ireland, demonstrated by the addition of two sell-out events to the racing calendar, Ironman 70.3 Galway on 4th September and Ironman Wales on 11th September. We interview Kevin Stewart, Managing Director of Ironman UK and Ireland to find out more about the past twelve months as well as what 2012 has in store. READ MORE
24 November 2011, Athletes Inspire IRONMAN New Race Transfer Policy
The World Triathlon Corporation introduces a new “Race Transfer Policy” for all European and South African Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races. This initiative has been shaped by the opinions of hundreds of Ironman athletes. READ MORE
17 November 2011, IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland 2012 Open to Entries.
Organisers have announced that entries for Ironman 70.3 Ireland 2012 will be opening on 1st December 2011 at 7.03am GMT, a time symbolic to the 70.3 race distance. READ MORE
1o May 2011, Boyzone singer to compete in IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland for Autism
Keith Duffy was in Dublin recently to promote ‘Team Duffy’ who will participate in the first official IRONMAN triathlon, which will take place in Galway on the 4th of September 2011. READ MORE
