Irish Senator and singer Frances Black today launched the 2021 RISE Foundation Big Dip swim challenge, which takes place on Sunday 10th of October 2021. Participants are asked to fundraise, or to make a donation to the Rise Foundation, and then take a quick dip or a leisurely swim for RISE, wherever they are in Ireland […]
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RISE to the Challenge of the Big Dip
Irish Senator and singer Frances Black today launched the 2021 RISE Foundation Big Dip swim challenge, which takes place on Sunday 10th of October 2021. Participants are asked to fundraise, or to make a donation to the Rise Foundation, and then take a quick dip or a leisurely swim for RISE, wherever they are in Ireland […]
Tri Talking Sport Bike Week Bonanza
Tri Talking Sport in partnership with Galway City Council will celebrate Bike Week 2021 with a number of online bike themed activities from 12th – 18th September, aimed at encouraging and inspiring exploration and adventure on two wheels. The schedule kicks off with a virtual social ride on ZWIFT on Monday 13th September at 7:30pm […]
NIFMA WBFMA VIRTUAL Universe Fitness Model Championships
Date: 7th November 2021 Mr Categories Mr Athletic (Age Classes) Mr Physique (Age Classes) Mr First Timers Mr Beach Body Mr Muscle Mr Body Art Mr Classic Physique Mr Body Transformations Mr Fashion Miss Categories Miss Bikini (Age Classes) Miss Toned (Age Classes) Miss First Timers Miss Beach Body Miss Muscle Miss Body Art Miss […]
Cliff Divers to Soar Feet First at Ireland’s Downpatrick Head
The world’s best cliff divers featuring the reigning champions Rhiannan Iffland from Australia and France’s Gary Hunt will dive from a brand new launchpad on the sheer cliffs of Downpatrick Head on September 12. After three Irish stops in the rough waters of Inis Mór, and more recently a showing in Dublin Bay, the Red […]
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Fun and Fairy Tale Finishes at Lough Cutra Castle Multisport Festival
It was the multisport race weekend that many were waiting patiently for. Having fallen victim to covid twice in the last eighteen months, with the May 2020 event rolling over to May 2021 and with some reshuffling of the racing calendar, Lough Cutra Castle Multisport Festival finally got underway in Galway this past weekend. The return to the […]
Game On: The Unstoppable Rise of Women’s Sport
This is a hugely valuable record of where we have been and where we are now in women’s sport. It is uplifting, important and exciting.’ Clare Balding Sport has an extraordinary, unique capacity to challenge and change society – to bring joy and hope, improve physical and mental health, reduce loneliness and build self-esteem and happiness. […]
Virgin Media TV presenter Martin King and beauty expert and entrepreneur Pamela Laird issue final rallying call for Virtual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk fundraiser
Virgin Media TV presenter Martin King and beauty expert and entrepreneur Pamela Laird have issued a final rallying call for the public to make every step count for the second successive Virtual Alzheimer’s Memory Walk, proudly supported by Iceland, which is taking place nationwide on Sunday, 19th September during World Alzheimer’s Month 2021. Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a family-friendly series of walks suitable for […]
Nike Swim launches Victory – Modest performance swimwear
Last year, Nike Swim revolutionised modest swimwear with the Victory suit, an innovative head-to-toe offering for seamless water flow. This year Nike Swim has launched the Victory collection a line of full coverage, performance swimwear designed to empower women in the water. Inspired by the spirit of endless possibilities and with feedback from global athletes. This line of modest performance swimwear includes tunic […]
Baseline Concussion Testing and Treatment Programme Launched by GAA, GPA and UPMC
UPMC has joined with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and Gaelic Players Association (GPA) to introduce a pilot programme on concussion baseline testing – with the goal of rapidly diagnosing and treating concussions in players. The initiative, which began on the 28th June, and continues until the end of the 2022 championships, will cover football, […]
Safety Advice and How to Avoid Accidents While Cycling in Ireland
Cycling has become hugely popular in Ireland recently and is set to grow even more, with the Government committed to investing €1.8 billion in the country’s walking and cycling infrastructure over the next few years. So, how can new cyclists stay safe while getting to grips with this hobby? Source: Pixabay Start Gently Cycling […]
The Power of Inspirational Quotes and Where to Find Great Motivation
Source: Pixabay Life is rarely straightforward. Challenges can emerge in numerous ways and that is particularly true when it comes to health and fitness goals. Whether you are training for a major event or looking to lose weight, it is almost inevitable that you will face some setbacks. For instance, you might fall short of specific targets, […]
Get Healthy for the Summer with Haier and DropChef
Haier, the world’s number one brand in major appliances* has announced a new promotion in partnership with the smart and healthy food delivery service Dropchef. The promotion, which will allow customers to claim a complimentary Dropchef box, will be running from 1st June until 15th September in Ireland. With every purchase from a selection of […]
Ireland’s Ancient East Maze Opens in Carlingford!
Skypark Adventure Park opened its newest adventure activity on Saturday last – Ireland’s Ancient East Maze. The 776m2 wooden maze is suitable for all ages & abilities and is great fun. Built from sustainable wood, the maze route can be altered via movable gates meaning there are lots of solutions so people can return numerous […]