Logan, Queensland-based athlete Roisin O’Dwyer-Mazur is calling on the community to help her represent Ireland on the global stage. Recently selected to compete at the 2025 World Triathlon Multisport Championships in Pontevedra, Spain, Roisin is on a mission to fulfil a deeply personal promise she made as a child.

“I promised my Irish grandmother, who lived her whole life in Limerick, that one day I would represent Ireland,” Roisin explained. “I’ve worked so hard to keep that promise, and now I’ve been given the honour of competing for Ireland once again.”

Roisin has proudly represented her Irish heritage at international multisport championships in Slovakia in 2022, Ibiza in 2023, and Townsville in 2024. Now, with the world championships in Spain approaching in June, she faces a new challenge: funding the journey.

These championships are completely self-funded,” she said. “Transport, accommodation, uniforms, race entry fees – it all adds up, and I’m reaching out to the Irish community here in Australia for support to make this dream a reality.”

The championships, held from June 20th to 29th, will showcase top athletes competing in events like aquathlon, duathlon, and cross triathlon. As a member of the Triathlon Ireland international age-group team, Roisin’s dedication to her sport and heritage shines through.

She said: “Qualifying for three events, these championships are entirely making it a very expensive endeavour. Therefore, I am asking for the support of my local Irish community to help get me to Spain. Any donations regardless of how small will be greatly appreciated.” 

To Roisin, representing Ireland is more than just a race. “It’s about honouring my family and my heritage,” she said. “Your support would mean the world to me.”

The community is invited to help Roisin achieve her goal by contributing to her fund-raiser via her GoFundMe page. Every donation, big or small, brings her closer to fulfilling her promise.

“Go raibh mile maith agat – thank you so much,” Roisin said.