Congratulations to all who participated in the inaugural Dublin Docklands Aquathon on Sunday 24th September in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, with the valued support of the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. The event was voluntarily organised and sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland. As an inaugural event the organisers managed to attract some of Ireland’s Triathlon and Swimming luminaries to participate in an end of season 750 metre swim and 5K run.

A field of 65 took part in the event which was supervised by Triathlon Ireland and Belpark’s David Tunney as technical race delegate.

At 10.30am the swimmers took to Dublin’s infamous river Liffey for a 200-metre warm-up, with the race proper starting adjacent to the new O² building on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay. A vast array of spot prizes had been gathered that were distributed on the day. The rain held off throughout and despite the cold conditions, athletes performed superbly. Sustenance was provided in the goodie bags as well as high stocks of water and fruit post race.

Thanks again to Rob from Wheelworx for both the prizes and the photos taken, we should support the people that supported us.

The race organisers would like to thank Triathlon Ireland, Dublin Docklands Development Authority, Dublin City Council, The Army Sub Aqua Team, Local Rowing and Sea scouts, Store Street and Pearse St Gardai, Dublin Fire brigade, Tipperary Natural Water, Wheelworx, Legrand Ireland Ltd, Peak Centre Ireland, McDonald’s, Tesco Ireland, Frankie Sports, Cassidy Wines, The Clarion Hotel, Jury Doyle Hotels, Celtic Baits, Musgrave Foods, TRI and RUN, Glanbia Foods, SuperValu Balally, Lifestyle Sports Bray, Alburn Electrical Contractors, National Electrical Wholesalers, Philboro electrical, ESB Poolbeg Station, DC Sports, Maru Swimwear, Reliable Security, Northwood Technologies, The Metro newspaper, (Dave and Tina Corcoran), the Evening Herald (Lindi Naughton), News 4, 103.2 FM, Timing Ireland, and Wicklow Triathlon Club.

As is the case with many Triathlon, Duathlon and sporting events, people give selflessly of their time and thanks are due in particular to the Tilley Family, (Dave, Liam, Ciaran, Joanne, and Sinead) Dave Rock and family, Aidan Bolger and Family (Dean, Sarah, Tilly) Robbie Hyland and family, Keith Sommers, Michelle Lambkins, Rob Cummins, the webmaster Ronan Lupton and all the supporters that helped on the day not forgetting Cindy, Daniel and Adam.

It is hoped to run this event next year slightly earlier in the Triathlon and race calendar. For results and photos go to http://www.aquathon.info

Below, left, is Aquathon winner Brian Campbell from Derry with Eamon Tilley.