Youghal Ironman race 'felt dodgy from the off' - spectator

Race organisers of the Youghal Ironman did not have clearance by Triathlon Ireland Technical Officials to go ahead with the race. The race saw the deaths of two men, Brendan Wall and Ivan Chittenden after they got into difficulties in the swim element of the event. Kieran was joined by Lisa Shine, a spectator at the Ironman in Youghal who was there supporting her sister, Fiona....

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16.07 22 Aug 2023

Youghal Ironman race 'fel...

Youghal Ironman race 'felt dodgy from the off' - spectator

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16.07 22 Aug 2023

Race organisers of the Youghal Ironman did not have clearance by Triathlon Ireland Technical Officials to go ahead with the race.

The race saw the deaths of two men, Brendan Wall and Ivan Chittenden after they got into difficulties in the swim element of the event.

Kieran was joined by Lisa Shine, a spectator at the Ironman in Youghal who was there supporting her sister, Fiona....

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