2025 Year in Review: Aquathlon National Champs
National Aquathlon Championships Age Group Winners Celebrated
Athlone provided a stunning backdrop for the 2025 National Aquathlon Championships, as athletes from across Ireland gathered in the town centre for a thrilling day of racing. Hosted by Athlone Triathlon Club as part of the town’s RiverFest celebrations, the event marked the exciting return to multisport competition in the heart of Athlone.
- Distance: 750m swim 5km run
- Date: 3 August 2025
- Event: RiverFest, hosted by Athlone Triathlon Club
- Location: Athlone Town, County Westmeath
Elizabeth (Libby) Carr and Ross Killelea delivered standout performances to claim the women’s and men’s Aquathlon National titles respectively – but they weren’t the only winners on the day with Age Group Champions being crowned for stand-out performances in the Aquathlon.
LIBBY Carr Takes Aquathlon Title for 2025
The women’s aquathlon championship carried the festival atmosphere with Carr safely securing first place in impressive style, with a comfortable 2:52 lead over closest rival Naoise O’Donnell (Galway Tri Club). Another Galway member, Laura Daly, delivered an impressive performance with a finish time of 32:43.
The women’s top three were:
- Elizabeth Carr
- Naoise O’Donnell
- Laura Daly
Ross Killalea Crowned Men’s National Aquathlon Champ
First out of the water, Ross Killelea with National Triathlon Centre’s Sean McMahon emerging just a second later. A fast 5km followed with the backdrop of the festival atmosphere with Killalea crossing the finish line in 26:37 – and McMahon just 35 seconds later securing second place. Cork Triathlon Club’s Feidhlim O’Dubhlaing came up from 4th position overtaking closest rival Naas TC’s Fergus O’Toole to secure third spot on the podium in 30:09.
The Men’s Top three were:
- Ross Killalea
- Sean McMahon
- Feidhlim O’Dubhlaing
Full results and age group podiums are listed below.
Age Group National Champions
Dozens of athletes were crowned Age Group National Champions, from 18–24 right up to 70+.
All age group national medalists will be formally honoured at the Triathlon Ireland Awards on November 8th in Dublin, celebrating a stellar 2025 season across all distances. Follow the link below to get your tickets!
WOMEN’S AQUATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Age Group | Place | Athlete Name |
Overall | 1st | Elizabeth Carr |
| 2nd | Naoise O Donnell |
| 3rd | Laura Daly |
15-16 | 1st | Sinead Greene |
18-19 | 1st | Jessica Cunningham |
| 2nd | Faye Morrissey |
| 3rd | Aoife Walsh |
20-24 | 1st | Naoise O Donnell |
| 2nd | Aine Gilhooly |
| 3rd | Karla Cunningham |
25-29 | 1st | Laura Daly |
| 2nd | Lea Bertrand |
| 3rd | Caitlin Mcdonald |
30-34 | 1st | Elizabeth Carr |
| 2nd | Niamh Murphy |
| 3rd | Jessica Drohan |
35-39 | 1st | Therese Hanly |
40-44 | 1st | Aine O connor |
| 2nd | Margaret Gallagher |
| 3rd | Éilis Treacy |
45-49 | 1st | Caitriona Mcdonald |
| 2nd | Paula Jordan |
| 3rd | Maeve O’Reilly |
50-54 | 1st | Colette Finneran |
| 2nd | Karen McGouran |
| 3rd | Tara Farrell |
55-59 | 1st | Catherine Tully |
| 2nd | Beatriz Beirne Rodriguez Calvino |
| 3rd | Grainne Egan |
60-64 | 1st | Maura Dervin |
| 2nd | Jane ODoherty |
| 3rd | Vera Mccool |
MEN’S AQUATHLON NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Age Group | Place | Athlete Name |
Overall | 1st | Ross Killalea |
| 2nd | Sean McMahon |
| 3rd | Feidhlim Ó Dubhlaing |
18-19 | 1st | Sean McMahon |
| 2nd | Cian Norris |
20-24 | 1st | Ross Killalea |
| 2nd | Flionn McLaughlin |
| 3rd | Harry Stuart Trainor |
25-29 | 1st | Diarmuid Connon |
30-34 | 1st | Joseph Ward |
| 2nd | Kevin Molloy |
| 3rd | Andy McNamara |
35-39 | 1st | Feidhlim Ó Dubhlaing |
| 2nd | John Dillon |
| 3rd | John Cunningham |
40-44 | 1st | James Duffy |
45-49 | 1st | Fergus O’Toole |
| 2nd | Samuel Fox |
| 3rd | Kenneth Nolan |
50-54 | 1st | James Cribbin |
| 2nd | Michael McSwiggan |
| 3rd | Paul McGowan |
55-59 | 1st | Mark Featherstone |
| 2nd | Sean Farrell |
| 3rd | Patrick Greene |
60-64 | 1st | Tom Dully |
| 2nd | Patrick Fox |
| 3rd | Padraic McWeeney |
65-69 | 1st | John Lyons |
| 2nd | Joseph Mac Cabe |
| 3rd | Timothy Horgan |
70-74 | 1st | Peter McLaughlin |
75-79 | 1st | Nicholas McCabe |
| 2nd | Francis Xavier O’Connor |
Join us at the Triathlon Ireland Awards!
The Triathlon Ireland Awards Night will bring the curtain down on another remarkable year of racing – from sprint and standard distance showdowns to long-distance feats at home and abroad.
We look forward to celebrating all our 2025 champions, clubs, and volunteers who made this season one to remember.
See you at the Clayton Burlington, Dublin on Saturday 8th November! Get your tickets here
