Gaelforce Dublin 2018 returns to South Dublin County

30/01/2018

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Gaelforce Dublin 2018 returns to South Dublin County

South Dublin County Council and South Dublin Chamber, in partnership with Killary Gaelforce are proud to announce the return of the Gaelforce event to South Dublin County on Saturday the 17th of February 2018.  Last year over 800 brave souls, kayaked, cycled and ran their way through a challenging course in the foothills of the Dublin Mountains.

This exciting event will see competitors go from urban to rural as they race through South Dublin and into the Dublin mountains. They will pass renowned landmarks and breath-taking scenery while racing through the South Dublin County such as; Tallaght Stadium, the Square in Tallaght, the River Dodder, Bohernabreena Reservoir, Kippure Mountains and much more.  Only 20 minutes from the city centre, Gaelforce Dublin is the Adventure Race right on your doorstep to get you back on your feet after Christmas!

There are two distances to choose from; 29km or 49km. The race covers 3 different disciplines: Cycling, Running and Kayaking. The 29km is suited to those who are after a shorter ‘sprint’ race but want a challenge. Whilst those looking for the extra distance to push themselves can take on the 49km race.

Competitors will cycle to Bohernabreena Reservoir from Tallaght Stadium, where they will face a kayak on the reservoir surrounded by stunning landscape. From here they will run over various terrains, up Kippure Mountain, with its panoramic views of Dublin and Wicklow before returning to the finish line at Tallaght Stadium.

So why don’t you get a personal goal for yourself and inspire those around you to get involved in Gaelforce Dublin Adventure Race, 17th February 2018. Full details of the event and how to register are available at http://gaelforceevents.com/

South Dublin County is one of four local authority areas in the Dublin region.

South Dublin County Council provides and funds a broad range of services including housing, roads, walking and cycling routes, parks and playgrounds, libraries, sports facilities, litter control, arts centres, enterprise units, fire services, community infrastructure and financial supports. It also serves as a platform for local democracy with 40 councillors spread across six electoral areas.

Bounded by the River Liffey to the North and the Dublin Mountains to the South, the County lies 16 kilometres south west of Dublin city centre and has an administrative footprint of 223sq. kilometres. The County has nine main villages Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathfarnham, Tallaght, Templeogue, Saggart, Rathcoole and Newcastle and is bounded by adjoining counties of Wicklow, Kildare, Dublin City, Fingal and Dun Laoghaire.

Images

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  Gaelforce Dublin Cycling at Glenasmole
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  Gaelforce Dublin Kayaking on Bohernabreena Reservoir
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  Gaelforce Dublin Running Alongside Bohernabreena Reservoir