Get out there!

If you want to do well in triathlon, you have to do a lot of triathlons. Here are some of the most iconic and difficult.

Preparing to dive into the Lakes of Killarney during Hardman.

Hell of the West, June 28

This Olympic-distance triathlon takes place in Kilkee, Co Clare, and includes a 1.5km swim in Kilkee Bay, followed by a 44km cycle which takes competitors across the stunning west Clare countryside.

To finish, there’s a 10k run along the picturesque coastline.

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**Escape from Ireland Swim, June 29**

Perfect practice for the ironman or half-iron distances, this 1.9km open-water swim sees participants swim from Ireland’s Eye ...