Ciaran Flanagan, Andrew Butler and Paul Lyons participated in the Tri-Athy Triathlon recently in support of Biobank Trust Ireland. It was held over a rainy and blustery weekend in July 2022. With over 530 competitors this well organised annual event was well supported, TriAthy comprises a tough 750m swim in the River Barrow followed by a 25km cycle race and a final 10k run through the Kildare town. The three biobank warriors completed the course in fine style and raised funds for Biobank Ireland Trust through their great efforts, thank you and well done.
Month: November 2022
Womens Mini Marathon
On Sunday 5th of June a small team of Biobank Warriors took to the very wet streets of Dublin for the Women’s Mini Marathon! Despite the persistent rainfall from start to finish, spirits were not dampened and the atmosphere was electric with over 20,000 thousand participants pounding the pavement raising funds for various causes. This special 40th-anniversary event was back with a bang after a 2 year break. Starting on Fitzwilliam Place walkers and runners wound their way through Donnybrook, out to UCD and back into the city, finishing at Merrion Square. The team from WineOnline.ie are long-time supporters and friends of Biobank and so wanted to raise awareness and funds by completing the 10k together. If you want to run or walk a 10k or any race in aid of Biobank please contact the fundraising team on admin@biobankireland.com for a fundraising pack.
Biobank Warriors Raise €47,000
The annual Biobank Ireland Trust Golf Classic took place on the 17th June in Malahide Gold Club. With over 50 teams taking part this year and over 200 participants played on the day in wonderful sunny conditions this event has become a mainstay of many peoples golfing diaries for the year and this year raised over €47500 in support for the cause.
Biobank Ireland Trust would like to thank the organising committee for the exceptional work they have done for this years event, also thank you to all the sponsors and supporters and participants for what was the most successful event yet, for Biobank Ireland Trust
Freezer farm on the way
One of our key projects, St James’s Biobank Freezerfarm, has received full Planning Permission recently. This will be a 4 storey, 1072 sq. m., 14.02 metre high building with capacity for between 83 and 173 freezer units(depending on layout and usage of laboratory/office space.). This project will be delivered in partnership with TCD and St. James’s Hospital.
