The Lough Hyne Sprint Triathlon, organized by the West Cork Triathlon club (www.westcorktri.com) is now open for registration.
Click on the link for more details.
Registration now open for the Lough Hyne Sprint Triathlon
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
2 Cool for School Duathlon
January 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
THE 2 Cool for School Duathlon returns on February 24th next at O Donovan Rossa Park, Skibbereen.
The adult race will be at 12 noon with the kid’s race at 11 am.
Skibb swimmers complete first endurance test
October 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Thumbs up from Micheál Hurley and Sean Murray who completed the swim.
HE’S more used to being in the open water but the tables were turned for record-breaking endurance swimmer Steve Redmond recently as he was the one shouting encouragement for three novice endurance swimmers.
Skibbereen to host Munster’s biggest endurance race
September 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Don Davis, Dan Cleary and Skibbereen Lions Club lion Mark Saltertownsend at Liss Ard estate, Skibbereen, Co Cork, for the launch of the South Coast Adventure Race. Pic: Neil Danton
UP to 500 thrill seekers are gearing up for Munster’s biggest adventure trail, the South Coast Adventure Race which will be held this year in Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen on Saturday, October 20th next.
Civic Reception in Cork city for Steve Redmond
September 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Steve Redmond pictured with Lord Mayor of Cork, John Buttimer.
BALLYDEHOB’S own superman, endurance swimmer Steve Redmond was honoured by no less than the Lord Mayor of Cork recently with a special Civic Reception held in his honour at Cork City Hall. [Read more...]
Skibb lads feel the Gaelforce
August 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Garry and Shane at the finish line.
LAST weekend Garry Minihane and Shane Keohane from Skibbereen competed in the Gaelforce West Adventure Race, which is the largest one-day adventure race of its kind in the world.
Mizen Rovers Root 2 Crook 5 Mile Road Race
August 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
MIZEN Rovers host the “Root 2 Crook” five-mile road race from Goleen to Crookhaven, dubbed “the most scenic coastal run in Ireland” on Sunday, August 19th next. [Read more...]
New race puts Durrus on the running map
July 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
THE “Durrus 5” is a five-mile road race / walk which will be held in Durrus on Saturday, September 8th next.
The race / walk is a fundraising event, with all monies raised going directly towards the development of a safe running / walking path in Durrus in the new GAA grounds for the people of Muintir Bhaire. [Read more...]
Lough Allua charity swim
July 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A CHARITY swim will take place in the scenic Lough Allua between Ballingeary and Inchigeelah at the foothills of the Shehy Mountains on Saturday, August 4th next.
The 8km swim gets underway at 2pm swim and is being held to raise money for the Bishopstown Lions Club who will provide the charity funds to local charities in Bishopstown and Inchigeelah. [Read more...]
Home the hero – Steve Redmond returns triumphant
July 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
Steve is greeted by wife Ann. Pic: West Cork Times
THERE were scenes of jubilation at Cork Airport on Monday night as West Cork’s very own record breaker, endurance swimmer Steve Redmond returned home to a hero’s welcome.
Steve was greeted by wife Ann, children Siadbh and Stevie, family members and hundreds of well wishers, friends and supporters. [Read more...]
