GAA greats Jackie Tyrell, Noel Hickey and David Herity recently lined out for the launch of Ireland’s first and only Endurance Obstacle Course Event, ‘Reign of Terror’. Thousands are expected to descend upon the medieval village of Kells, County Kilkenny, for the adrenaline fuelled event on Saturday, October 21st. Part of a growing […]
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Ireland’s First Endurance Obstacle Course Event ‘Reign of Terror’ Launched in Kilkenny
GAA greats Jackie Tyrell, Noel Hickey and David Herity recently lined out for the launch of Ireland’s first and only Endurance Obstacle Course Event, ‘Reign of Terror’. Thousands are expected to descend upon the medieval village of Kells, County Kilkenny, for the adrenaline fuelled event on Saturday, October 21st. Part of a growing […]
Route Announced for Race Around Ireland
The world’s best ultra cyclists are poring over maps and downloading GPS coordinates following the eagerly anticipated release of the final routes for Race Around Ireland and its companion event, Irish Ultra Challenge. The final recce of the route for Ireland’s most daunting bike race was completed last week following which the race organisers rubber-stamped […]
Mini Muckers Halloween Monster Run “Family Edition”
Mini Muckers Halloween Fancy Dress Run is back!!!!! Event to be held at the following time, date and location: Saturday, 14 October 2017 from 11am to 3pm at Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Ireland Mums, dads, coaches, pull out the old sports gear because you and your kids are going to get muddy!!! Get signed up as part of a […]
Tour de Munster 2017 is ready to hit the road for Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries, and encourage locals to give them that extra push
With the countdown on for the 17th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries, over 100 cyclists are geared up for the four day cycle across Munster. This year’s tour will be kicking off from City Hall in Cork City on Thursday, 10th August, and will return to Cork […]
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Love Yourself Slim! Change Your Mindset for Weight Loss Success
Two of Ireland’s leading weight management experts collaborate for a 2-day weight loss workshop and create one opportunity for you to take control of your emotional eating and develop healthy eating habits for life! Who Presented by Nutritionist Elsa Jones & Clinical Hypnotherapist Fiona Brennan (See below for further information about Fiona and Elsa’s qualifications. When Saturday 30th […]
Sean Kelly and over 100 amateur cyclists conquer the Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries
From August 10th to 13th, cycling legend Sean Kelly led over 100 amateur cyclists on the four day, 600 km Tour de Munster charity cycle around the six counties of Munster, culminating in Cork City on Sunday evening. The Tour de Munster cycle is now in its 17th year, with funds raised going to Down Syndrome […]
Electric Ireland Discover How Well These Major “GAA Mammies” and Sons Know Each Other!
As part of the inaugural Electric Ireland Minor GAA Star Awards, Electric Ireland linked up with All Star legends and minor ambassadors Oisín McConville and Dónal Óg Cusack as well as current minor players Michael Conroy of Roscommon and Kevin Desmond of Dublin, and their Mammies to see just how well they know each other. […]
Right To Play Announced As Charity Partner For IAAF World Championships
London 2017 Ltd has named the children’s education charity, Right To Play as its charity partner for the IAAF World Championships. Right To Play uses sport and play to improve the lives of vulnerable children in some of the world’s poorest communities. Already a charity partner to British Athletics, Right To Play inspires athletics […]
Day Three at the European Youth Olympic Festival
It was another busy day in the pool, on the court and at the track for Team Ireland at Day Three of the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) in a rainy Gyor, Hungary. Athletics: Rhasidat Adeleke (Dublin) shone on the track in the First Round of the Women’s 200m, hitting her new personal […]
Online GPs to provide real-time support for racers on their road to the Dublin Marathon
VideoDoc and SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon announce partnership for online healthcare package New technology helps long distance runners get the specialised medical support they need, both in preparation for the Dublin Marathon and the immediate days afterwards Costing just €8, the VideoDoc Marathon subscription provides unlimited and instant GP access for runners between the October 27th – […]
Claudine Keane launches SPAR’s 2017 Better Choices Kids campaign!
Today, model and mum-of-two Claudine Keane officially launched SPAR’s Better Choices Kids campaign for 2017. In time for the upcoming back to school season, the SPAR Better Choices Kids initiative aims to offer a range of convenient, healthy options from across the fresh food, deli and grocery ranges. The kid-friendly selection, which is packed […]
4 Women, 4 Bikes, 2,150km and A Race Around Ireland Record Attempt
Sunday 27th August will see the start of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Event, Race Around Ireland in Trim Co. Meath. Now in its 9th year the event attracts cyclists from all over Ireland and indeed the world to take on the toughest endurance cycling event in Europe cycling 2,150km across Ireland. For the first time […]
New book raises health concerns behind ‘fitness fad’ for high intensity workouts
The rising popularity of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) in recent years could put certain individuals at serious health risks, according to a North East academic whose scientific research has led him to update his handbook on the subject. Morc Coulson, a sports and exercise lecturer at the University of Sunderland, has been involved in the […]