Name: Keira-Eva Mooney

Triathlon Club: Belpark

Hometown: Ballymore-Eustace, Kildare

Nationality: Irish

Family: 2 sis’s, 1 bro, fab parents

Education: Belpark School of Excellence, Law Society, University of Edinburgh, University of Limerick

Relationship Status: ha! funny question …I have a lovely boyfriend

Height: 5ft 8

Weight: 9 stone

Hobbies: Horse-riding, travelling, flowery dresses and picnics in long grass!

Occupation: Solicitor

What does your job entail: watching a lot of Judge Judy and doing your best to impersonate her.

How many hours per week do you work: 45 hours approx

 

How long have you being doing triathlon: this is my second year

How do you combine triathlon with your other commitments and what are your other commitments:

Other commitments: family, friends, work and travelling.
I believe triathlon fuels your enthusiasm for other aspects of your life.

Where do you like to race in Ireland:
Kilkee, Valentia Island, Ballymore-Eustace

Do you have any rituals that you go through before a race:

I usually challenge my main opponents to a game of Connect Four.

What are your goals in triathlon for 2008:

To place at the European and World Duathlon Championships
To rank highly in Premier League
To assist in the Sports Council Women in Sport initiative
And most importantly to HAVE FUN!

Favourite Food:
I have a soft spot for greasy chips! – shame!

Music:
Ah, sure a mixed bag of everything… my radio is currently stuck on Lyric Fm.

Strengths:
When given a present, I always open the card before unwrapping the present.

 

Favourite Places:
Dun Chaoin, Dingle, Co. Kerry.

Best athletic experience:
Winning bronze medal at the European Duathlon Championships 2007, yahhoOO!

And worst:
Getting knocked over by a cyclist during the Community Games parade through Kildare town aged 8!

Why do you think your sponsorship application was successful:
I reckon I have room for a good deal of improvement given that I’m only 2 years in the sport – also I have the enthusiasm and drive to see how good I can get!

What excites you about this sponsorship programme:
For me, the coaching is the most attractive part of the programme. Given the demands of the three sports, it’s really important to have the experienced guidance of someone who has been in your shoes. To date, Bobby has been a super coach and friend. He understands that triathlon is something to be balanced within the other demands of your life. With Bobby’s help, I am very much looking forward to the season!

Results:

Major Results in 2007
• European Duathlon Championships, Edinburgh 2007 – Bronze medal.
• Premier League 2007, 5th, Age-Group – 3rd
• 1st Carrick on Suir Triathlon
• 1st Inter Collegiate Triathlon Championships, Camlough
• 1st Focus Ireland Triathlon, Ballymore-Eustace.
• 1st ‘King of the Hill’ Triathlon Kinsale AG, 2nd overall
• 2nd Valentia Island Sprint Triathlon
• 2nd 3D Fingal Abbotstown Sprint Triathlon
• 1st Belpark Duathlon Series
• 1st Naas Wheelworx Duathlon, Punchestown

Major Results in 2006
• 1st World Corporate Triathlon Championships, Cancun, Mexico.
• World Triathlon AG Championships, Lausanne, Switzerland
• 1st Focus Ireland Triathlon
• 2nd Belpark Mud Sweat and Gears Off Road Duathlon
• 1st Wexford Triathlon
• 5th in AG Windsor Sprint Triathlon

Previous Sporting Achievements
National Tetrathlon (swim, run, ride, shoot)Champion 1995 - National Record holder
Represent Ireland at International Tetrathlon Championships 1995,
Team Gold at International Tetrathlon Championships 1997, UK (Captain),
Team Gold at International Tetrathlon Championships, USA, 1998 (Captain).
Inter Schools Cross Country Running - All Ireland – 1994 Team bronze, 1995 Team Gold
Assisted in setting up the Modern Pentathlon Association of Ireland.
Actively involved in Sports Council initiative to Promote Women in Sport.