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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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 […]
![Recharge at Restival 2024 - Mount Congreve’s Annual Wellness Weekend - Yoga, Pilates, Forest Bathing & Expert Guest Speakers](https://i0.wp.com/lifeandfitnessmag.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Restival-yoga-on-the-lawn.png?resize=630%2C350&ssl=1)
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Recharge at Restival 2024 – Mount Congreve’s Annual Wellness Weekend – Yoga, Pilates, Forest Bathing & Expert Guest Speakers
Those who might want to take a break from a busy festival-filled summer will love the opportunity to check in and recharge at ‘Restival’ Mount Congreve Garden’s annual wellness weekend on August 10th and 11th 2024. The two-day health and wellbeing event in the gorgeous 70 acres of gardens and woodland will be filled with […]
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World experts in prolonging human lifespans gather for Longevity Summit Dublin 2024
Hundreds of world experts in prolonging human lifespans have gathered in Dublin for the opening day of Longevity Summit which commenced today at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. Key highlights for the day include an address by Tom Lawry, Managing Director of Second Century, who is set to discuss how the power of AI can be harnessed for healthy ageing. […]
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Global Wellness Day 2024 on June 8th Celebrates Reconnecting with Nature
On June 8th 2024, people across Ireland and around the World will come together for Global Wellness Day to raise awareness about the importance of living well. The idea ‘One Day can change your whole life’! This year’s theme, MAGENTA NATURE, focuses on reconnecting with the nature and the environment. Karin Müller, Ireland’s Global Wellness Day […]
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Technogym: Training For Gold – Athlete Preparations At The Olympic Village
The Olympic Training Village is now open for the exceptional athletes who will compete at Paris 2024 to complete the final stages of their preparation ahead of competition. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have chosen Technogym as Official and Exclusive supporter of fitness equipment and digital technologies for the athlete’s preparation. Paris 2024 will represent […]
Ministers Martin and Byrne wish Irish Olympians success in Paris
Ireland’s largest-ever team to compete at Olympic Games Team Ireland backed by major State funding of €89m for Paris Cycle State funding represents substantial increase on Tokyo Cycle Minister for Tourism, Cultures, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, […]
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CO2Renu – The Craghoppers Fleece Part Made with Carbon Emissions
Leading global adventure travel brand, Craghoppers begins another new chapter in its longstanding sustainable story with CO2Renu, joining the range as an innovative way of recycling waste CO 2 into a product. A world first for the outdoor industry, CO2Renu has been created in collaboration with industry experts, LanzaTech and is helping reduce the carbon footprint of the manufacturing process. CO2Renu […]
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MTU Athletics Track: A Vital Community Resource
For forty-five years, Munster Technological University’s Athletics Track has given athletes from Cork and beyond a place to call home. Over these four and a half decades, the sports complex has undergone many makeovers. Recently, following a period of renovation, the transformed track was reopened, once again providing a vital sports facility in the South […]
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Government agrees to explore bid to host The Open and the AIG Women’s Open
Catherine Martin T.D., Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne T.D., Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, welcomed today’s decision by Government to explore a bid to host The Open and the AIG Women’s Open at Portmarnock Golf Club. Any final decision to support the bid to […]
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‘The Air We Share’ driving action on climate change in Galway City
Solutions to air pollution in Galway City are being explored as part of an innovative project combining art, community education and citizen action. As part of ‘The Air We Share’ project, seven monitors will record air pollution in Westside with the data made available to the local community to ‘make the invisible visible’. Three artists […]
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Walking App WeWard Comes to IRELAND and Launches ‘Global Walk Cup 2024’ Ahead of Olympic Games period
● The more you walk, the more you earn: that’s the motto of the free WeWard app, which boasts 20 million users and is now available on all stores in 29 countries. ● In summer 2024 during the Games period, WeWard is launching the “Global Walk Cup 2024” on its app, an international walking competition in partnership with the […]
![Pictured at the launch of the MyWaste new free sustainability toolkit for sports clubs at the National Indoor Arena, Blanchardstown, Co Dublin is Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, Alina Clarke (17 yrs), Elliot Winders (10 yrs), Victory Collins (6 yrs) and Adam Ryan (14 yrs). The MyWaste Sports Club Toolkit, supported by the Federation of Irish Sport, will help sports clubs improve their waste management practices and embrace the principles of a circular economy. The toolkit can be downloaded for free from MyWaste.ie Photographer: Shane O’Neill (Coalesce)](https://i0.wp.com/lifeandfitnessmag.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MyWaste05048-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
![Pictured at the launch of the MyWaste new free sustainability toolkit for sports clubs at the National Indoor Arena, Blanchardstown, Co Dublin is Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth, Alina Clarke (17 yrs), Elliot Winders (10 yrs), Victory Collins (6 yrs) and Adam Ryan (14 yrs). The MyWaste Sports Club Toolkit, supported by the Federation of Irish Sport, will help sports clubs improve their waste management practices and embrace the principles of a circular economy. The toolkit can be downloaded for free from MyWaste.ie Photographer: Shane O’Neill (Coalesce)](https://i0.wp.com/lifeandfitnessmag.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MyWaste05048-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1)
Game On for Green! Free Toolkit Helps Irish Sports Clubs Tackle Waste
New resource will help sports clubs eliminate single use plastics and provide guidance on segregating waste. It comes as new research reveals 90% of sports clubs believe they could be doing more to improve their waste management efforts. Sports clubs can now avail of this free toolkit by visiting MyWaste.ie There’s good news for thousands of sports […]
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World-Class Athletics Track Reopens at MTU
Munster Technological University has officially reopened its athletics track at the MTU Arena in Bishopstown following resurfacing works. The eight-lane running track is now up to international standard and is ready to welcome local, national and global athletes. The reopening of the track sees the return of a much-needed sports facility for athletes across Munster and has […]