Killarney

Declan O&rsquo;Donoghue, Alan Cronin, Diarmuid O&rsquo;Sullivan and Michael Kennedy have successfully qualified as members of the Irish Triathlon Team and the Irish Aquabike Team and will represent both county and country on May 7 next.
 Through what has been a gruelling 18 month preparation period for the men, it is with great pride that they represent their country. In addition to this fantastic privilege of being part of an Irish team, Declan has been selected as the Irish captain of the 25 strong athlete team. He, along with Diarmuid, will contend in the Triathlon race that is composed of a 3km swim, 120km cycle and 30km run. Alan and Michael are part of the Aquabike team who will contend in a 3km swim and 120km cycle.
 Declan, who is the founder of Triumph Coaching Killarney, has also been instrumental in the coaching of athletes from all over Ireland who have been successful in qualifying for the Irish team &#8211; six of the current Irish team have been coached by Declan.
 &ldquo;We have a very strong Irish Triathlon and Aquabike Team competing in Ibiza and are extremely hopeful of achieving some podium moments,&#8221; Declan said.
 &#8220;It is a great privilege to be selected as captain of this fantastic Irish Triathlon Team and I look forward to completing the race on May 7. This team are a very competitive bunch, and I am delighted to be leading them in the World Championships.&rdquo;

Strong Kerry representation for World Championships

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