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Plans are already underway for next year’s Triathlon experience in Kilkenny.

Kilkenny triathlete Niamh Richardson claimed 3rd place in the Olympic distance TriGrandPrix which took place on Saturday. Over 800 athletes descended on the Marble city to compete in what was the biggest triathlon to take place in Ireland this month.

Up to 900 triathletes are expected to take part in the Kilkenny Triathlon, which takes place tomorrow (Saturday), based in the grounds of Kilkenny Castle.

A new sporting festival on the water and land takes place in Salthill this weekend.

Congratulations to the all members of the Kilkenny Triathlon Club who took part in what was billed as the country’s fastest triathlon event, The Tri-Athy over the June Bank Holiday weekend.

The Coosan Point charity swim will be held on Tuesday June 7 at 7pm. There will be four categories: 200m, 750m, 1,500m, and 3,000m. All entrants will get a number and time from it. The swim is just over three weeks before the TriAthlone and so would be a great opportunity for anyone training for the triathlon on July 2. Wetsuits are mandatory.

June 4 sees the return of Tri-Burgh to Louisburgh. With more than 200 competitors it is sure to be a great day for all. Building on the success of the 2010 event organiser Robert Henaghan has expanded the appeal of the race by adding a sprint option so people can take part as individuals or teams over the two distances; Olympic or sprint. The distances include a swim (1500/750m) bike (40/20km) and finally run (10/5km). Full details of the course are available on www.triburgh.ie

Kilkenny Water Safety’s 2011 swimming classes recommence in the Watershed on Monday, February 14, at 10pm.

All budding triathletes out there will be delighted to know that Kilkenny's first Triathlon Club has been set up.

If you are tired of making the same old New Year's resolutions and want to set yourself the ultimate fitness challenge, then why not join Kilkenny's newest club, the 'Kilkenny Triathlon Club'?  By doing so, you will be able to take part in what is now the fastest growing sport in the world, nowhere more so than in Ireland with over 50 Triathlon Clubs in Ireland and over 130 officially registered races per year on the Triathlon calendar.