Croí, the heart and stroke charity, is proud to announce the official launch of the Croí Mobile Health Hub, a state-of-the-art mobile health unit, at O’Tooles Supervalu, Tuam, on Thursday, September 12th, from 10am to 4pm. Attendees can take advantage of free blood pressure and stethoscope checks, along with expert health advice. The event will also feature a […]
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Croí to Launch Ireland’s Largest Mobile Stroke Prevention and Heart Health Hub in Tuam
Croí, the heart and stroke charity, is proud to announce the official launch of the Croí Mobile Health Hub, a state-of-the-art mobile health unit, at O’Tooles Supervalu, Tuam, on Thursday, September 12th, from 10am to 4pm. Attendees can take advantage of free blood pressure and stethoscope checks, along with expert health advice. The event will also feature a […]
Breathe at Bansha Castle – A Holistic Yoga Retreat in the Heart of County Tipperary – Oct 11th – 13th, 2024
Unwind and rejuvenate this Autumn at Breathe at Bansha Castle; an exclusive yoga retreat designed to restore balance and harmony to your life. Set in the elegant surrounds of the historic Bansha Castle, nestled in the picturesque backdrop of the Tipperary countryside, this weekend yoga retreat offers the perfect opportunity to escape the humdrum of the daily routine and breathe new […]
Diving into Childline’s September Sea Swim Challenge
“No lines, no lanes, no limits.” This is how Steven Munatones, open water swimmer, describes the joy of submerging yourself in the deep. Talk to any regular sea swimmer and they will extol its many benefits from boosting wellbeing and immunity to improved sleep and enjoying a wonderful sense of camaraderie among your fellow dippers. […]
1000km Group “Lyme Awareness Challenge” in Timahoe
The Tower Inn in Timahoe, Co. Laois are continuing their fundraising efforts on the 27th/28th of July for the 1000km “Lyme awareness challenge”. Based on a local 5k loop surrounding the village of Timahoe the challenge is to cover a “minimum” of 1000k as a group. So that means young and old getting on their feet […]
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Budget 2025: E-cig tax a ‘crucial protection for children’ – charity
The Irish Heart Foundation welcomed the new e-cigarette tax and a €1 increase in the price of a packet of 20 cigarettes as crucial protections for children and young people from nicotine addiction. The charity’s Director of Advocacy, Chris Macey, said: “Tax is a vital deterrent for young people to take up vaping and smoking […]
Budget 2025: National funding first for heart and stroke patients
The Irish Heart Foundation welcomed community support funding announced by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly as a lifeline for heart patients and stroke survivors across Ireland. “The €600,000 provided in the Budget for the charity’s Heart and Stroke Connect services is the first national funding ever given for support programmes to improve the quality of life […]
When Europe Moves Together: #BEACTIVE DAY 2024
On 23rd September 2024, Europe once again came together to celebrate #BEACTIVE DAY, a continent-wide initiative promoting physical activity, health, and well-being. This year’s edition, spanning 21 countries, was held as part of the European Week of Sport, an annual event spearheaded by the European Commission to encourage people of all ages and abilities to embrace active lifestyles. […]
Garmin unveils Lily 2 Active – small, stylish smartwatches with built-in GPS
Garmin today announced the Lily® 2 Active – its latest in the lineup of fashion-forward smartwatches that add built-in GPS and include popular health, wellness and connected features. As Garmin’s smallest smartwatch with GPS, Lily 2 Active features a timeless design with a metal watch case, two buttons and a hidden display with a unique patterned lens. And with […]
British Team Sets New Record for World’s Highest Bike Ride
With a Brompton bicycle strapped to his back, Sussex-based adventurer Neil Laughton has set a new Guinness World Record for the highest altitude bike ride A British team of adventures has set a new Guinness World Record after cycling down a Himalayan mountain slope. On Wednesday, September 18th, British expedition leader Neil Laughton and Nepali Sirdar Nima Kanchha Sherpa reached […]
Intangible and Shared: Culture, Heritage and Sport to the fore at National Ploughing Championships
Visitors to this year’s National Ploughing Championships can look forward to an exciting and vibrant offering, celebrating Ireland’s intangible cultural heritage, shared traditions and much more, at the Culture, Creativity, Archaeology and Sport Marquee, located at Block 3, Row 12, within the Government of Ireland Village. Sport Ireland, Screen Ireland, the Council of National […]
Over €5m in funding for Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland announced by Minister Martin and Minister Byrne
More than €5m in Dormant Accounts Funding is to be awarded to Local Sports Partnerships and Active Disability Ireland in 2024, was announced by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne. Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, […]
From Tent in Tallaght to Homeless World Cup in South Korea
Brendan’s addiction led to him surviving in a tent, feeling worthless and forgotten, embarrassed and ashamed. At six feet tall, he weighed just eight stone and was a shadow of himself. In just two years, he has completely turned his life around. With the support of his family and Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI), this September […]
Croí to Launch Ireland’s Largest Mobile Stroke Prevention and Heart Health Hub in Tuam
Croí, the heart and stroke charity, is proud to announce the official launch of the Croí Mobile Health Hub, a state-of-the-art mobile health unit, at O’Tooles Supervalu, Tuam, on Thursday, September 12th, from 10am to 4pm. Attendees can take advantage of free blood pressure and stethoscope checks, along with expert health advice. The event will also feature a […]