Race Report: Sheephaven Triathlon 2025
Thanks to Letterkenny Triathlon Club for producing the following race report for the Sheephaven Triathlon held on June 28th. Congratulations on a great event!
Sheephaven Half & Sprint Triathlon 🏊🏼🚴🏼♀️🏃🏽♂️
Win for Donegal on Saturday! 🎉
Mark McGinley & Helen Perry win Sheephaven Half race in Downing’s.
You don’t come to Downing’s for an easy race – this is probably one of the hardest, hilliest races in the country, and we’re very proud to have hosted it for the last 8 years.
This was the first time in 8 years that a local man has won this race, and the 247 Letterkenny Club is so proud of Mark McGinley.
2nd place: Donal Sheehy (AMS Triathlon)
3rd place: Conor Maguire (Omagh TC)
Superb results from these athletes—hope to see you all back next year!
Women’s Race Highlights 👩🦰🔥
The women’s race was won by Helen Perry, who also won in 2022 & 2024. A fantastic performance by Helen, who posted the fastest bike and run splits among the women’s field.
2nd place: Mary Hearty
3rd place: Rebecca Carr, a truly fantastic performance.
🏅 Men’s Podium (Sheephaven 70.3)
Name | Swim 🏊♂️ | Bike 🚴♂️ | Run 🏃♂️ | Finish Time ⏱️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mark McGinley | 18:05 | 2:34:43 | 1:24:08 | 4:18:54 |
Donal Sheehy | 18:28 | 2:40:33 | 1:21:27 | 4:22:47 |
Conor Maguire | 18:33 | 2:41:38 | 1:23:29 | 4:26:27 |
🏅 Women’s Podium (Sheephaven 70.3)
Name | Swim 🏊♀️ | Bike 🚴♀️ | Run 🏃♀️ | Finish Time ⏱️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Helen Perry | 21:42 | 3:00:33 | 1:33:41 | 4:59:31 |
Mary Hearty | (Issue | with Chip) | ||
Rebecca Carr | 21:38 | 3:06:24 | 1:50:36 | 5:21:44 |
Sheephaven Sprint ⚡
🏆 Men’s Podium (Sprint)
Position | Name | Swim 🏊♂️ | Cycle 🚴♂️ | Run 🏃♂️ | Total Time ⏱️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🥇 1st | Jacob McElwee | 15:34 | 26:40 | 18:54 | 1:03:32 |
🥈 2nd | Michael Holland | 13:13 | 28:32 | 22:09 | 1:06:09 |
🥉 3rd | Jack Duncan | 15:46 | 28:20 | 18:58 | 1:06:16 |
🏅 Fastest Splits (Men’s Field)
🏊 Fastest swim: Michael Holland (13:13)
🚴 Fastest bike: Jacob McElwee (26:40)
🏃 Fastest Run: Jacob McElwee (18:54), closely followed by Jack Duncan (18:58)
🏅 Women’s Podium (Sprint)
Position | Name | Swim 🏊♀️ | Cycle 🚴♀️ | Run 🏃♀️ | Finish Time ⏱️ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
🥇 1st | Lucy Backus | 17:42 | 36:00 | 20:19 | 1:17:17 |
🥈 2nd | Anne Paul | 17:51 | 36:14 | 22:55 | 1:19:07 |
🥉 3rd | Aisling Mcelroy | 16:03 | 35:16 | 25:48 | 1:21:04 |
🏅 Fastest Splits (Women’s Field)
- 🏊 Swim: Aisling Mcelroy – 16:03
- 🚴 Cycle (fastest avg speed): Yasmina Lazaro – 26.2 km/h
- 🏃 Run: Lucy Backus – 20:19
🙏 Thanks and Acknowledgements
Thanks to Sponsors Donegal Bay Hotel and Wasson’s Garage for the 70.3 and Boyce’s Centra, McLaughlin Solicitors and LK Bike for the Sprint.
Thank you to all the athletes 🏃♂️🏃♀️ that took part on Saturday. You all made it a day to remember! 🎉📸
A big thank you to all the marshals who helped on the day—without you, this event wouldn’t be possible. 🙌
Also, huge thanks to Race Director Aidan Callaghan for organizing such a fantastic, well-run event. Months of hard work go into these races! 💪
Hope to see you all back in 2025! 🎽🎉
