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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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 […]
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. […]
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Generational divide emerges in Ireland’s health and wellbeing standards – with more than half of younger adults considered in ‘poor health’
The National Health Score* continues to decline for fifth consecutive year – reveals the Irish Life 2024 Health of the Nation annual research report 100,000 more adults in Ireland have fallen into the “poor health” category, with 60% of adults now overweight or obese More than twice as many under 35-year-olds in the “poor health” […]
New Research Reveals Quality Time is at the ‘Center’ of Many Happy Families in Ireland
Center Parcs Ireland Research Study Reveals What Brings Families in Ireland Together Today Key Findings: Ireland scores 68.2 (out of 100) in the second ever national Family Togetherness Index, higher than the first index conducted in 2018 (65.3) Nearly half of (46%) parents say they experience more quality time with their children since the first […]
Fifth Texaco Support for Sport Club funding initiative launched
The Texaco Support for Sport funding initiative – which, to date has seen over €500,000 distributed to more than 100 sports clubs across Ireland – has been launched for the fifth successive year. Under the scheme, hosted by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand, a fund of […]
€173 million Allocated to Major Sports Projects
Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Thomas Byrne announce €173 million in grants for 35 projects across Ireland under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF). Record allocation under the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund follows record funding announced under the Community Sport Facilities Fund New “use it or lose it” funding rule to ensure the most […]
New Memorandum of Understanding with the FAI approved by Government
Minister Catherine Martin and Minister Thomas Byrne announce a Memorandum of Understanding with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to provide continued enhanced funding €6 million in funding will be allocated by the Government each year until 2027 in light of the challenging financial position facing the FAI and to support the FAI in […]
New Sports Action Plan published by Minister Thomas Byrne
• New Plan designed to progress the National Sports Policy • Enhanced focus on disability in sport, local sports plans, the volunteer sector and narrowing the gender participation gap • Publication follows landmark Budget 2025 which doubled sports funding compared to 2018 levels two years ahead of schedule Today (6 November 2024), the Minister of State […]
Marie Keating Foundation Launches On-street Campaign To Detect Breast Cancer Early
The Marie Keating Foundation, in association with Exact Sciences, have launched a new Public Health Education Campaign, called ‘Do it for the One you Love’ which is designed to encourage women (and their partners) to ‘self-examine’ to support the early detection of Breast Cancer. The campaign is about encouraging women and their partners to do […]
Funding boost for Local Sports Partnerships announced by Minister Thomas Byrne
Over €2 million allocated under new Participation Nation Outdoor Fund to 30 local sports partnerships Fund designed to support the installation of barrier-free outdoor sport infrastructure for public use in local community settings The Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, has confirmed allocations under the new Participation Nation Outdoor […]
Health campaigners urge public not to delay starting CPR
The public has been urged not to be afraid of starting cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in cases of a cardiac arrest – after figures showed 240 people survived because someone started CPR or used a defibrillator. The Irish Heart Foundation has said almost 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home, making it more likely that […]