Why I keep returning to the Two Provinces Triathlon
Two provinces triathlon is coming up on saturday 12th julyMy favourite triathlon is coming up: the Two Provinces Triathlon, Lanesboro, County Longford.
Pete’s Blog
Triathlons: why do I keep doing them?
Seventeen years of training for triathlonsI did my first triathlon in 2007: this season, 2024, is my seventeenth year of competing in this enjoyable sport.
Video
Video chat with Pete and Wolfgang Dohne from FECAVA
I recently recorded a 30 minute video interview with Wolfgang Dohne, a vet who has been a leader of the European veterinary profession (FECAVA - the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations).
Supporting a new wildlife hospital for Wildlife Rehabilitation Ireland
The saga of a national wildlife hospital for Ireland continues, and your help is still needed to attain this goal on a permanent basis.
New @BritishVets guide to help young people who want to become vets
Yes, that's me in the photo, at the age of eighteen, about to start vet college.
YouTube
“A Vet’s Calling”: interview with Pete the Vet and Ana Isabel
Ana Isabel, and her dog Teddy, create a regular Youtube podcast looking at different aspects of life with animals. She interviewed me for 40 mins. https://www.
Getting Back Into Triathlons After a 2-Year Covid Break
Triathlons used to be a big part of my life, and with the arrival of COVID two years ago, there was a huge change. Races stopped completely in 2020, and I was only able to enter one race in 2021.
Video
Video interview with Pete on Claire Byrne Live Show on the topic of suicide in the veterinary profession
Many people have an idealised view of working with animals, and the job of being a vet.
Book review: Poison Sky – a thriller with a veterinary edge
I don't often write book reviews in this blog. I love reading and I love sharing details of books that I've enjoyed. But the truth is that I don't read as many books as I used to.
Do you have negative thoughts about your past and the future? Here’s some free help.
I listen to a podcast most mornings, and this morning's one has inspired me to share with others, as I found it so helpful.
NAVC virtual veterinary congress happening right now
The North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) is one of the largest veterinary conferences in the world, and it's taking place - virtually- this weekend.
A happy animal story abut Gigi the kitten and Levi the puppy
As a vet in real life clinical practice, every day brings a new story about animals, and this is one that I felt deserved to be shared.
The unconditional love of pets in lockdown
One of the unexpected bonuses of the past year has been the increased connection between people and pets.
Running through the night on the Art O’Neill Challenge
What do bored triathletes do in the middle of the winter? What about a crazy, all-night ramble through Dublin city, continuing across the pathless wilderness of the Dublin and Wicklow mountains in the ..
Christmas Gift Guide for Pets on Ireland AM with Pete the Vet, Kiko and Peig | Ireland AM
This week on Ireland AM, we had a special pet gift guide episode, with a range of fun and functional items. To watch the video, click on the link at the foot of this page.
Podcast
Podcast debate between vets at London Vet Show: Ebony (2009 graduate) vs Pete (1985 graduate)
Clashing of generations? Listen to Ebony (2009 graduate) talk to Pete (1985 graduate) trying to find common ground in this podcast.
Pete the Vet’s race report from World Triathlon Grand Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland
My past year of training had been leading up to this past weekend: the honour of representing Ireland in the World Triathlon Grand Finals in Lausanne, Switzerland.
I’m representing Ireland as part of the national team at the World Triathlon Grand Finals in Switzerland: here’s why
The photograph above was taken soon after I had taken up triathlons, a decade ago. I thought I was doing all right: I had bought the Lycra tri-suit (.