Costcutter Supports Youth Triathletes
Costcutter, one of Ireland’s most respected retail groups is fostering a healthier future for Ireland’s athletes through its support for Triathlon Ireland’s youth programmes.
Under a new agreement, Costcutter will become ‘Official Retail Partner to Triathlon Ireland’ and the official supporter of all of Triathlon Ireland’s youth and kids’ activities.
The announcement comes just weeks ahead of the start of Triathlon Ireland’s first ever Youth Series – a summer long series of triathlons for 12 to 17 year olds in locations right around the country. The Youth Series supported by Costcutter, marks the first time the sport has launched a nationwide competition for young people and is a reflection of the substantial growth in youth triathlon in recent years.
A Great Fit
Triathlon Ireland CEO Darren Coombes said Costcutter are a great fit for the Youth Series:
“We are enormously grateful to Costcutter for their support – as organisations that are rooted in community, we are a great match and together we are really excited to see this innovative new series roll out, with young, talented athletes from all over the country coming together to swim, bike and run, have fun and enjoy racing in some beautiful venues.”
Mr Coombes added that the past year has been very challenging for young members, making the series even more important: “The Youth Series supported by Costcutter, will give our young athletes an opportunity to compete with their clubmates in some fantastic events and venues around the country as society re-opens.”
The Managing Director of Barry Group, parent company of Costcutter, Jim Barry said “We are delighted to be sponsoring Triathlon Ireland, and particularly are looking forward to the activation of the Youth Series. To have the opportunity to work with such a progressive organisation that is rooted in communities, like Costcutter, is a perfect alignment for us. In such a momentous year for the brand as we celebrate Costcutter’s 21st birthday, we look forward to getting to work with these athletes and meeting them at events around the country.
2021 Youth Series supported by Costcutter
Loughrea Youth and Junior Triathlon Festival, 1st August
The Lake at Kilrea Youth Series Aquathlon, 29th August
Skerries Youth Series, 5th September
Tried and Tested Youth Triathlon, Dungarvan, 11th & 12th September
Lough Cutra Castle Youth Series, September 11th
Moby Dick Triathlon 18th September
Westport Triathlon 25th September
Athy Duathlon 10th October
Pulse Junior Triathlon Date TBC
About Costcutter
Costcutter is one of Ireland’s most respected retail groups. With more than 100 locations throughout the country, our network of stores is committed to offering you, our customers, a great product range at excellent prices, and in convenient shopping locations.
Established in 2000 by parent company Barry Group – Costcutter Ireland has quickly established itself at the core of community’s right across Ireland. 100% Irish owned and operated, Costcutter Ireland is Proud to be Local and proud to play its part in localities across the country.
