22 September 2010; During the launch of Ironman Ireland are two of Ireland’s top tri-athletes Liam Dolan and Elena Maslova. Ironman 70.3 Ireland is expected to provide an estimated €25 million boost to the local economy when it arrives in Galway next year. Scheduled for Saturday, September 4, 2011, IRONMAN 70.3 Ireland will take place in and around the scenic city of Galway, with a spectacular finish in Eyre Square. The inaugural race will mark the first IRONMAN event in Ireland, allocating 35 qualifying slots for the Foster Grant IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Florida. Ironman Ireland launch, Guinness Storehouse, St James's Gate, Dublin. Picture credit: Brian Lawless / SPORTSFILE