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Sunday 28th August sees the annual Newry City Triathlons and Festival of Water take place once again at the Albert Basin and on Newry Canal.

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Entries are now open for the Triathlon's and for the Bath Tub Race

It's a perfect platform for local athletes to showcase their potential and bring together a range of sporting events not to be missed.  There is something for all the family to enjoy with not only the sporting events but also lots of opportunity to take part in water based activities including Curach racing, banana rides and Jet Ski rides along with a concert from The Housem8s to wash it all down!

The firmus Newry City Triathlon is just one of the sporting activities on offer at the Newry City Triathlons and Festival of Water. Photograph: Columba O'Hare
The firmus Newry City Triathlon is just one of the sporting activities on offer at the Newry City Triathlons and Festival of Water in August. Photograph: Columba O'Hare

The spectacular line up of sporting activities includes: 

O’Briens Newry Border Man Half Iron Distance Triathlon 

Start Time: 7:30am 

Registration is now open on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/obriens-newry

Entry Fee: Individual £70 / Team £120 

firmus energy 2015 Newry “Sprint” Triathlon (The fastest sprint triathlon in Ireland)  

Start Time: 9:30am 

Registration is now open on Eventbrite

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/firmus-energy

Entry Fee: Individual £30 / Team £50 

Iron Kids Mini Biathlon

Start Time: 12:00noon 

Registration is now open please email: admin@newry.com for an entry form

FREE ENTRY 

Inland Waterways Association of Ireland - Bath Tub Race

Start Time: 2:00pm

Registration is now open please email: admin@newry.com for an entry form

Entry Fee: £30.00 

Festival of Water - Free Family Fun Event 

Start Time: 11:30am – 4:00pm    

 Come along and enjoy a truly entertaining day at the Albert Basin, trying water based activities ranging from;  Kayak Racing, Curragh Racing, Chip & Dip, Jet Ski Rides, Canoe Races, Banana Rides, Rib Rides and Climbing Wall. 

Entertainment 

During the day the Albert Basin will come alive to the sound of Housem8s providing non-stop entertainment.  

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