I don't know if any Irish went to this years Mt Etna Marathon in Catania Sicilt Italy, was on 14 may, just to get a chance to ride on an active volcano is cool (or hot) cant wait till next years race.
http://vimeo.com/gricceri/etnamarathon2k11
http://www.etnamarathonmtb.it/en/
http://vimeo.com/gricceri/etnamarathon2k11
http://www.etnamarathonmtb.it/en/