Munster Technological University (MTU), in collaboration with MTU Lions Athletic Club, and Cork Sports Partnership sports seminar series returns tomorrow, 12th March, for its final series, presented by Hayley Harrison, coach education officer at Sport Ireland Coaching, focusing on “Planning, Training and the Coach Athlete Relationship”. Hayley has responsibility for developing national and high performance […]
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Munster Technological University Sport Series Returns For Its Final Seminar on World Class Training and Coaching
Munster Technological University (MTU), in collaboration with MTU Lions Athletic Club, and Cork Sports Partnership sports seminar series returns tomorrow, 12th March, for its final series, presented by Hayley Harrison, coach education officer at Sport Ireland Coaching, focusing on “Planning, Training and the Coach Athlete Relationship”. Hayley has responsibility for developing national and high performance […]

Calling all walkers, joggers and runners – Register Now For The 2025 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon!
Register Now For The 2025 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon! Lace Up To Be Part of Something Big! Calling all walkers, joggers and runners! The 43rd event takes place on Sunday 1st June, in Dublin City Centre on the June Bank Holiday weekend A Vhi survey on women’s walking and running habits finds: 82% of women find running […]

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 […]
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Ministers O’Donovan and McConalogue congratulate Team Ireland on European Athletics success
The Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue TD, have today paid tribute to Team Ireland athletes, following a historic European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Sarah Healy secured a gold medal in the 3000m, while Mark English and […]

Revealed: How one-third of young people may be addicted to social media
New research shows that one in three young respondents neglects work, family or school several times a week or more because of social media use This Safer Internet Day (11.02.25), experts from Ireland and Europe will discuss research revealing concerns over the exposure of young people to harmful content online, powerful algorithms and the need […]

MTU February Sports Seminar to Feature Strength And Condition Expert Joe O Connor
Munster Technological University (MTU), in collaboration with MTU Lions Athletic Club, and Cork Sports Partnership continue its sport seminar series, presented by Dr. Ed Coughlan, focusing on “Developing World Class Training Environments.” The seminar series, resumed from January and first kicked off in August, aims to share key lessons from high performance sport that all […]

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. […]