17/06/2026
🟡⚫ Beyond The Wall 2026 – Thank You ⚫🟡
What an incredible day at Beyond The Wall Triathlon & Youth Aquathlon!
A huge thank you to everyone who raced, volunteered, supported and came along to spectate. With almost 400 athletes in the National Series Triathlon and 85 juniors in the Youth Series Aquathlon, it was a fantastic showcase of everything that makes Down Triathlon Club and our wider community so special.
From the iconic line of athletes along the Wall before the swim start to the atmosphere around Castle Ward throughout the day, Beyond The Wall 2026 was one to remember.
We are hugely grateful to all our sponsors for their continued support:
🏨 Title Sponsor
Hillyard House, Castlewellan – thank you for your fantastic support. A special mention to Mark O'Higgins, not only a sponsor but also volunteering on the day, helping athletes out of the water.
🥫 Silver Sponsor
Prep House – thank you to Paul Bell, Sean Looby and the entire Prep House team for your continued support.
🏆 Prize Sponsors
• Velo Yelo – thank you to Andrew McCormick, who was also helping in transition.
• Mourne Cycles – thank you to Tom Mackin for sponsoring 1st prize in every age group category and the Youth Aquathlon prizes.
🤝 Thanks to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for your ongoing support.
🥉 Bronze Sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to all our Bronze Sponsors - Selfbuild Ireland, McGreevys Downpatrick, Wayout Kidz Newcastle, Suki Tea, Murphy's Bar Downpatrick, Mountpanther Farm Park, McConvey Cycles, Unified Fitness Downpatrick, Alliance Medical, Mooneys Pharmacy, Harris Electrical, Boat Covers Ireland, Drop Lock & Leave, Ankr & Flow Pilates, C Rourke, G-Rake, MG Construction, Downe Vets, Rural Studio, Friends Day Nursery, The Barn Saul, Stock Takers NI, Bro Coffee, Tels Fitness Studio Downpatrick, Athlos, Slurryquip, Henderson Foodservice and Rory Mullen Physiotherapy.
🌟 A special word of thanks to:
✅ Brian Corry – Race Director (Triathlon)
✅ Zoe Parson – Race Director (Aquathlon)
✅ The entire Beyond The Wall Committee
And to those who helped create such an amazing atmosphere on the day:
🍪 Ryan's Cookie Box
🍦 Brennans Ice Cream
🦊 Fancy Fox
🍽️ Simply Delicious
🏁 Our Hospitality Team..and many more.
Finally, thank you to our incredible volunteers. Whether you were marshalling on the course, helping in transition, supporting registration, directing traffic, handing out medals, or assisting behind the scenes, your time, energy and commitment helped make Beyond The Wall 2026 possible. We are incredibly grateful to every volunteer who gave up part of their weekend to help deliver such a successful event.
To everyone who raced, volunteered, supported or spectated - thank you for making Beyond The Wall 2026 such a special day.
Michael Morrissey
Chairperson
Down Triathlon Club
