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