Tri-Team Ireland Age Group head to Tarragona
Europe Triathlon Championships Weekend 13-14 June
Tri-Team Ireland athletes will head to Tarragona this June to compete at the 2026 Europe Triathlon Age-Group Championships, with Ireland once again represented across both the Sprint and Standard Distance Age Group Championships.
The event, taking place on the stunning Mediterranean coast of Spain, will bring together some of Europe’s best Age Group athletes to compete in a high-quality championship environment.
Tarragona, a historic coastal city and former host of the Mediterranean Games, provides an exciting backdrop for what promises to be another fantastic weekend of racing.
Tri-Team Ireland has consistently performed strongly at Europe Triathlon Championship events over the years, with Irish athletes regularly delivering impressive performances, podium finishes and memorable Team Ireland moments on the international stage.
The 2026 team continues that proud tradition, with a mix of experienced international athletes and first-time representatives set to wear the Irish colours in Spain.
Saturday 13 June | Sprint Distance Age Group Team
On Saturday 13th June 2026, the Europe Triathlon Championships Age Group Sprint Triathlon (Draft Legal) will take place.
Sprint Distance Age Group Team
Female
16–19 Female AG Sprint
Amy O’Rourke
20–24 Female AG Sprint
Sarah Blackett
25–29 Female AG Sprint
Laoise Bennis
55–59 Female AG Sprint
Máire Diggin
60–64 Female AG Sprint
Karen Watson
Ann Payne
Open
45–49 Open AG Sprint
Patrick Tierney
Alan Cronin
50–54 Open AG Sprint
Ernest Asensio
Declan O’Donoghue
Simon Smith
60–64 Open AG Sprint
Nigel Watson
Owen Barron
Paul Kinsella
75–79 Open AG Sprint
Michael Mallon
Sunday 14 June 2026 | Standard Distance Age Group Team
On Sunday 14 June 2026, the Europe Triathlon Championships Age Group Standard Triathlon (Draft Illegal) will take place.
Standard Distance Age Group Team
Female
50–54 Female AG
Amelia Drumm
60–64 Female AG
Ann Payne
65–69 Female AG
Jacinta O Keeffe
Open
20–24 Open AG
Joshua Schnell
40–44 Open AG
Padraig Kelly
45–49 Open AG
Patrick Tierney
Joe O’Connor
60–64 Open AG
Owen Barron
75–79 Open AG
Michael Mallon
Everyone at Triathlon Ireland would like to wish all athletes travelling to Tarragona the very best of luck in their preparations and racing. We look forward to following the team across the championship weekend and cheering on Tri-Team Ireland in Spain!
Find out more about being part of Tri-Team Ireland
If you’d like to find out how to apply to be part of Tri-Team Ireland take a look at our webpage here or contact a member of our team who would be happy to help.
Coming up...
Celtic Cup
Wales, Scotland and Ireland will go head to head on 28th June at Llandudno Triathlon in Wales for the inagural Celtic Cup! Find out more and how to take part!
