Race times will be the same in 2019 as 2018, so transition will be closing at 6:30am with the race start at 7:00am sharp. It is important to note therefore that race registration will be the day before the race (i.e. 28/6/19). There will be NO registration on race morning.

Entries for the 2019 race will go live on the 1st February, via the Triathlon Ireland website.

We are delighted to announce that in 2019 the Sheephaven Half will be playing host to the Irish National Middle Distance Triathlon Championships!

The Sheephaven Half is now sold out for 2018. Apologies to anyone who had any issues trying to sign up for the 50 additional slots – the unprecedented volume on the Triathlon Ireland website this morning caused issues for many users and this was entirely out of our control. There is a waiting/cancellation list in place.  Anyone […]

Sponsors Downings Bay Hotel are offering all competitors a special discounted room rate of €45 per person sharing / €60 single for the nights before and after the race.  The hotel is based in the heart of the village just a few hundred metres from race start and transition. To avail of this rate, contact Downings […]

Video footage of the Downings area! See where you’ll be racing!

High level maps of the complete course are now available here. The Swim in Sheephaven Bay Bike around Mulroy Bay and the Wild Atlantic Way Run around Downings