This year’s Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival, which will be raising funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice, will take place on Saturday May 10th. The festival will include a one day guided or self-guided walk along the final section of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, from Aghagower to Murrisk, a distance of approximately 20 kilometres. […]
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Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival 2025
This year’s Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival, which will be raising funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice, will take place on Saturday May 10th. The festival will include a one day guided or self-guided walk along the final section of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, from Aghagower to Murrisk, a distance of approximately 20 kilometres. […]

Huge Demand for Cork City Marathon 2025 – Full Marathon Sold Out and Half Marathon 95% Sold
With just four months to go until the highly anticipated Cork City Marathon on Sunday, 1 June 2025, organisers have announced that the Full Marathon has now fully sold out. Participants eager to join the event are encouraged to register soon to avoid disappointment as the other categories are also filling up swiftly, with the […]

Irish adventure-seekers, runners and fitness fans invited to apply for unique obstacle race through Ibiza
250 mixed-pair teams from 50 countries will battle it out in Red Bull Ibiza Royale, as they run, slide and jump their way to the top of Ibiza Castle. Think you have what it takes? Apply today! This April, 250 mixed-pair teams from over 50 countries including Ireland will take on the first ever Red Bull […]

PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe call on men nationwide to skip the speedos and take on The Dickie Dip on 16th November!
Radio Nova’s PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe call on men across Ireland to take on The Dickie Dip for men’s cancer care The Morning Glory presenters will dare to bare at this year’s Dickie Dip Brave the sea in nothing but a dickie bow, all for men’s cancer care in the Mater Hospital Will you […]
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Ronan Dunne All Set For Red Bull Hardline Title Defence Down Under
The toughest downhill mountain bike race in the world takes place this weekend in Tasmania. Irishman Ronan Dunne is on the hunt for a third consecutive Red Bull Hardline title in Tasmania this weekend. The 22 year old Wicklow native has taken the downhill world by storm and will be up against the […]

Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival 2025
This year’s Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival, which will be raising funds for Mayo Roscommon Hospice, will take place on Saturday May 10th. The festival will include a one day guided or self-guided walk along the final section of the Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail, from Aghagower to Murrisk, a distance of approximately 20 kilometres. […]

Key Provisions for Sport in the Finance Act and Top Priorities Under New Sports Action Plan (2024-2027)
Over 100 attendees representing senior leadership in sport from National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships, Sport Ireland and FIS Commercial Partners and suppliers attend forum. Update on changes from 1 January 2025 to sporting bodies tax exemption and relief for donations to sporting bodies and the opportunities it offers in the new in Finance Act 2024 for recognised NGBs who have s 235 exemption. […]
Ministers O’Donovan and McConalogue pay tribute to Thomas Barr
The Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State for Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, have today paid tribute to Thomas Barr, triple Olympian and European medallist, who has announced his retirement. Waterford native Barr is one of Ireland’s most successful ever athletes, having won a historic bronze medal in the […]

Ireland Goes Offline: Ranked 2nd in the World for Seeking Digital Balance
A new study published by Wisetek Market EU reveals that Irish people are among the world’s leaders in seeking to switch off, reduce screen time and embrace a simpler, more mindful relationship with technology. The analysis, which examined online search trends over the past five years, revealed that the Irish population are leading the way when it […]

Dāha Wellness opens its first wellness centre in Dublin
A new state of the art holistic wellness centre, Dāha Wellness, has opened in Sutton Cross, North County Dublin. The purpose-built 300 sq. metre wellness haven brings an extensive range of holistic services designed to nurture both body and mind, with a focus on the 5 pillars of wellness – Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, Purpose and Community. […]

Zumba Wants You To Ignore Resolution Pollution With “Say It. Believe It.” Campaign
In Partnership with Redfoo of LMFAO, This Fresh Spin on Sexy and I Know It Launches for New Year 2025 Zumba®, the global dance-fitness phenomenon, is kicking off the New Year with a bold campaign that’s redefining the fitness conversation. The “Say It. Believe It.” campaign is anchored with the song “Sexy […]
Minister Burke encourages people to get active and improve their physical activity levels in 2025
Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drug Strategy, Colm Burke, has today encouraged people to increase their physical activity levels in 2025. The Minister noted the support provided this year for enhancing the physical health of the people of Ireland, and the wide range of initiatives that are available in our communities. In […]

Ireland ranks third globally for average daily steps according to Garmin Connect Data Report
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today released its 2024 Garmin Connect™ Data Report, highlighting overall health and fitness trends from its customers around the world. From detailed health and wellness stats – like how well our customers slept or how their bodies responded to stress – to fitness-driven data like average daily steps, insights from the Garmin Connect community show […]