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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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 […]
The Ice-Cold Solution To Foot And Leg Pain As 40% Of Brits Experience Swollen Feet
Don’t Let The Heat Make You Uncomfortable. Beat Aches And Niggles With Expert-Approved Hacks With summer into autumn days continuing to bring evenings spent outside enjoying what warmer weather we have left before the winter, there is one slight pitfall: swollen, painful feet and legs. Interesting new research by Deep Freeze[1] – the cooling, iconic and […]
Ministers Martin and Byrne wish Irish Paralympians success in Paris
Today (Wednesday, August 28th, 2024), at the start of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, extended their best wishes to the members of Team Ireland. Ireland is sending a 35-strong team […]
Could your immune system help treat cancer? Public Invited to Informative Evening with Cancer Immunotherapy Experts
‘A rare opportunity for the public to come and hear from world and local experts on the future of cancer immunotherapies– the most significant cancer breakthrough in decades.’ Breakthrough Cancer Research, in partnership with the Irish Society of Immunology, led by Prof Joanne Lysaght and Dr Aideen Ryan, is inviting the public to a very […]
New National Swimming Strategy published by Minister Thomas Byrne
Ireland’s first-ever National Swimming Strategy published with a vision to provide everyone with an opportunity to swim. Key focus on providing improved facilities, better coaching supports, increased safety awareness and a pathway for the development of potential high performance athletes. New fund of up to €500,000 to support swimming activators to work within local authority areas. […]
British team to scale Himalayas for world’s highest cycling record
Multiple Guinness World Record holder Neil Laughton prepares to lead a team of cyclists across the world’s most mountainous region, raising funds for a remote school A British team of adventurers is about to embark on a daredevil cycle ride in the Himalayas to raise money for a school while setting a new record for […]
Acti-Snack opens it’s Allstars Athlete Sponsorship For 2024-2025
Protein Granola & Snacks brand ACTI-SNACK has opened up it’s ALLSTARS sponsorship programme for 2024-2025. The programme funds local athletes to pursue their athletic passions with £1,000 (€1,200) in cash and £250 (€300) worth of sports kit, snacks & granola. Partner athletes in the past have included Olympian Swimmer Conor Ferguson, Triathlete & Ironwoman Eimear […]
UV rays may boost health in low-sunlight countries, study finds
The health benefits of spending time in the sun could outweigh the risks for those living in areas with limited sunshine, a study suggests. In low-sunlight locations such as parts of the UK, exposure to higher levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation – found in sunlight – was linked to a drop in deaths due to […]