The Dublin City Triathlon, 29th Aug. 2010
Posted on August 30th, 2010

Full results available on the Dublin City Tri site.
The David Foundation Hellfire Benfit Race, 25th Aug. 2010
Posted on August 27th, 2010

80 runners and supporters turned out and raised over 1,000 euros for the foundation. The race followed the traditional route with the runners passing the Hellfire club building twice before heading downhill for a fast finish.
Full results available on the IMRA site.
Gael Forece West Adventure Race
Posted on August 23rd, 2010

Gael force West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. The 2010 event took place on Saturday August 21st.It is a multi-sport adventure race involving cycling, running, hiking and kayaking. The course of approximately 65km stretches across Co. Mayo from the stunning Glassilaun beach to Westport. En route there are some significant obstacles to cross, including Killary Harbour and the famous holy mountain of Croagh Patrick.
Full results available on the GaelForce site.
The Bubblegum Club Benfit Race
Posted on August 19th, 2010

Using the traditional Wednesday Leinster League format and it attracted 91 runners looking for an end of season blow out and to raise funds for a worthy cause. Prizes were donated by Basecamp and inovat-8.
Full results available on the IMRA site.
The 3rd Howth Aquathon 16th Aug 2010
Updated on 17 Aug, 2010

The shorter race was hard fought with Neill Kelly coming home just 16 sec ahead of David Kildea and Series Winner Erasmus Frantisek in third. In the ladies short course section the winner was Debbie Burke who had only 5 seconds to spare over Amy Brogan with Geraldine O Shea in third.
In the longer race the predicted battle up front between the two previous winners Kevin Keane and Tell Coura turned out to be a battle for the minor placings as newcomer 19 year old John Reidy led out of the water by almost 3 minutes and held onto that lead with the second fastest run split to come home a whopping 3mins 34sec clear of Keane who came through in the final stages of the run to head Series winner Coura by 10 seconds.
In the ladies race the positions of previous races were again reversed as two time second placed Linda Clark held onto her swim lead to take the win over the fast running Lorna Wolfe and the Series winner Barbara O Hanrahan in third.
Click here for galleries of images from the race.
The Mountain Rescue Benfit Race
Posted on August 12, 2010

Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and the Glen of Imall Mountain Rescue Team in association with IMRA organised the end of Season Mountain Rescue Benefit Hill Run.
Mountain Rescue in Ireland is a voluntary service, and depends on fund raising for most of its operating income. Between the two teams they respond to about 50 callouts per annum and cover an operational area from the Cooley Mountains down to South Wicklow. Please contact Brendan Lawlor 087 2432798 or Hugh McLindon 086 8520962 if you would like more information. .
Full results available on the IMRA site.
The 2nd Howth Aquathon 5th July 2010
Updated on 06 July, 2010

Click here for galleries of images from the race.
The Homeless Gallery opening night, Dublin
Updated on July 05, 2010

The Homeless Gallery, Dublin
Updated on July 01, 2010

The Strawberry Half Marathon, Enniscorthy
Updated on June 28, 2010

Click here for galleries of images from the race.
The Womens Wicklow League Round 4
Updated on June 23, 2010

Click here for gallery of images from the race.
The Dingle Adventure race
Updated on June 14, 2010

The course included biking over the Conor Pass, Ireland's highest mountain pass, followed by climbing Ireland's second highest Mountain, Mt Brandon then running the country roads of the peninsula back to Dingle ending with a kayaky across the Harbour.
Race Categories: individual, team of 2 or the fun relay teams of 4. Click here for galleries of images from the race.
The Dublin Bach Singers Friends concert
Updated on May 26, 2010

The concert lasted just over an hour and was followed by a wine and cheese reception.
The Howth Aquathon 24th May 2010
Updated on May 25, 2010

Click here for galleries of images from the race.
The Wicklow Roar update
Updated on May 24, 2010

The 1st West Wicklow Roar Multisport Event 2010
Updated on May 23, 2010

Click here for galleries of images from the race.
The 10th Annual Docklands Fun Run 2010
Updated on May 19, 2010

Click here for galleries of images from the race.
The Connemara Adventure Challenge 2010
Updated on May 11, 2010

Connaught Champs - Ben Gorm
Updated on May 05, 2010

Full results and more images available on the IMRA site.
Connaught Champs - Croagh Patrick
Updated on May 05, 2010

Full results and more images available on the IMRA site.
Hellfire and Brimstone race 2010
Updated on April 29, 2010

Full results and more images available on the IMRA site.
The First Wicklow Adventure Race 2010
Updated on April 18, 2010

The first Wicklow Adventure race (WAR) was held in Wicklow starting in Glendalough and covering a large part of the Wicklow mountains. Click here for details and galleries of images.
The Run-a-Muck challange 2010
Updated on March 15, 2010

The Run-a-muck challenge held in the grounds of Clonkeeran House, near Johnstown-Bridge, Co Kildare. Run over a wet and mucky course with various man made and natural obstacles including bale "jumps", net scrambles, ditchs, streams, tyres and tunnels. Galleries of over 1000 images available on the events page.
IPPA Licentiateship granted
Updated on March 05, 2010

This morning John attended the IPPA and presented his panel of images to support his application for Licentiateship. At Lunch time he was informed that he had successfully fulfilled the requirements and was granted Licentiateship of the association.
DraganFlyer X6 test flight
Updated on March 01, 2010

On Thursday morning we took the DraganFlyer X6 for a test flight. It was not a great morning from a photographic point of view, with low mist and near freezing air temperatures but we did get to experience controlling a camera which was hovering 50 metres above us. Trevor from Air2air flew the Dragan while John from Action Photography operated the camera via video link to his digital goggles.
Click here for details and test shots.
Tibradden Winter Race
Posted on February 20, 2010

The third race of the IMRA 2010 winter league was once again held under clear skies with a dusting of snow on the ground, making it a challenging 11.3Km course with plenty of opportunities for slips and tumbles on the icy stretches. Flash Gallery of larger images available here..
Full results available on the IMRA site.
East Ireland Open - UCD
Posted on February 15, 2010

The Irish Fencing Federation's East Ireland Open was held over the weekend of the 13th and 14th of February in UCD, Belfield, Co. Dublin. Gallery of images from Sunday's compettions here. Full results available on the IFF site.
Annacurra winter race
Posted on February 06, 2010

The second race of the IMRA 2010 winter league was held today under clear skies with the challenging 10.9Km course offered the participants a range of terrain and views of south Wicklow . Full results available on the IMRA site.
Ticknock winter race
Posted on January 24, 2010

The IMRA 2010 winter league kicked off today with the Ticknock winter race. The 10.2Km course offered the participants a range of terrain including snow, mud, felled and water logged forest track. Full results available on the IMRA site.
Happy New Year!
Posted on December 25, 2009

Action Photography wishes you a very Happy Christmas and prosperous 2010
Orienteering, Ballinastoe
Posted on December 21, 2009

Round 5 of the Leinster Autumn Series took place on Sunday the 13st Dec. in Ballinastoe wood. Results
Powerscourt Ridge Race
Posted on November 07, 2009

The 2009 Powerscourt Ridge Race took place on Saturday the 7st Nov. with a turn out of 104 brave souls. Images on IMRA site
Munster Orienteering Championships
Posted on November 02, 2009

The 2009 Munster Championships took place in Toureen Wood, Co. Tipperary on Sunday the 1st Nov.
Link to gallery.
Dublin City Marathon
Posted on October 26, 2009

The 30th Lifestyle Sports-adidas Dublin Marathon was won by Ethiopian Feyisa Lilesa in a time of 2.09.12, just five seconds shy of the course record. Link to gallery.

