Brian O’MahonySep 9, 2023QUEST Lough DergThe Quest Series dominates Ireland's adventure racing calendar, and for good reason. I was genuinely shocked by the steep hills at QUEST...
Brian O’MahonyAug 26, 2023Knock-Me-Down Adventure Race62km of cycling, running and kayaking across Waterford's Knockmealdown Mountains. Ireland's adventure racing calendar is dominated by the...
Brian O’MahonyOct 1, 2022Quest KillarneyAfter rookie mistakes at QUEST Glendalough, and horrendous weather at QUEST Kenmare; I was back for the third and longest of all the...
Brian O’MahonyJul 23, 2022Gaelforce ConnamaraA fast race set in the hills, lakes and bogs of Killary Fjord in Connamara. The short 12.5km run, 19km cycle and 1km kayak make this...
Brian O’MahonyJul 19, 2022Malin to MizenIntroduction Brian's Big Three In June 2022, I left my job for a year of full-time travel. Before flying away I had three Irish...
Brian O’MahonyJun 11, 2022Dingle Adventure RaceOne of Ireland's most iconic adventure races, and probably the most recognisable race top! Paddling in Dingle harbour, cycling Slea Head...
Brian O’MahonyMay 29, 2022Conquer The CashelA 2km obstacle course under the Rock of Cashel, made huge by Red Bull marketing! With over 20 obstacles across a short distance, this is...
Brian O’MahonyMay 21, 2022Gaelforce Turf WarriorGaelforce's 8km mud run through the depths of the Connamara bog! I didn't expect to enjoy this so much but was happily proven wrong....
Brian O’MahonyMar 12, 2022QUEST KenmareAfter a tough QUEST Glendalough last year, I had a better appreciation for the distance. The routes are hilly, but feel adventurous and I...
Brian O’MahonyOct 31, 2021QUEST GlendaloughFor years people recommended the QUEST series to me, so I finally decided to try one out. Scheduled for October, this was set to be cold...