The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is a 63km walking trail that was founded in 2009 by the Tochar Valley Rural Commuity Network (TVRCN). The emphasis of the project was to generate local income for small farm holdings and the local community, between the villages of Balla and Murrisk in County Mayo. Back in 1997 a […]
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Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival
The Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail is a 63km walking trail that was founded in 2009 by the Tochar Valley Rural Commuity Network (TVRCN). The emphasis of the project was to generate local income for small farm holdings and the local community, between the villages of Balla and Murrisk in County Mayo. Back in 1997 a […]
10k Trilogy challenges runners to hit the heights around capital
Runners of all ability are being urged to hit the heights around Dublin with the launch of the 2020 John West Gaelforce 10K Trilogy. Entries are now open for the extraordinary three-peak 10k trail runs on some of the highest scenic points around the capital. Stunning views combine with wonderfully varied terrain on the […]
Walking in Autisms shoes – Annual Menlo Walk taking place this February
The annual 5 mile Menlo Walk in aid of Ability West will take place on Sunday 9th February and will start at 12 noon from Scoil Bhríde Menlo, Galway City. This popular event which will celebrate its 13th year has raised in the region of €65,000 for Ability West and is open to everyone. The […]
2020 #NIFMA Spring Classic Fitness Model Championships
2020 #NIFMA Spring Classic Fitness Model Championships Date: 29th March 2020 Venue: The Devenish Complex Register/Tickets: www.nifma.com #nifmaspringclassic2020 #nifma2020 #nifmafamily
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Vhi gives sporting chance to young people living in disadvantaged communities
Five youth groups were today awarded funding by Vhi to deliver a ‘Run for Fun’ programme as the company seeks to give a sporting chance to over 100 young people from underserved communities in Dublin, Donegal, Kilkenny and Limerick. The ‘Run for Fun’ programme was created by Vhi, in partnership with Irish Youth Foundation, […]
World’s Largest Gym Franchise Makes its Mark on Ballincollig
Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest and fastest growing 24-hour fitness franchise, will be opening its fourth club in Ireland in March 2020 in Ballincollig, Cork. The company behind the project is Holohan Fitness, part of the Aura Holohan Group, which was founded by two Cork brothers Gar and Bill Holohan, who were raised nearby in Bishopston and educated in Coláiste […]
Irish Fitness Initiative Wins European Silver Award
The efforts being made by Fyffes to help combat childhood obesity through its fitness-based ‘Fit Squad’ initiative was recognised at this year’s IMC European Awards for Integrated Marketing Communications, held in Brussels recently. The Irish fruit importer was honoured with the Silver Award in the ‘Small budget campaign’ category by a panel of […]
Online fitness business Larry Doyle Coaching wins prestigious Business All Star Accreditation setting the standard for the fitness industry
Larry Doyle Coaching has received the prestigious Business All Star Accreditation, and is the first online personal training business to be accredited. Larry explains what this means to his business: “The Business All Star Accreditation is awarded to indigenous Irish businesses which meet the high standards of verified performance, trust and customer service. We are […]
€2.580m Allocated to Regional Sports Projects
Shane Ross T.D., Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and Brendan Griffin T.D., Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, today announced the final set of allocations under the 2018 round of the Sports Capital Programme (SCP). The grants total €2.580m with 15 regional sports projects benefitting. The projects receiving allocations today were recommended for […]
Ireland Active National Quality Standard Awards for 2020 recognise top Irish Leisure, Fitness & Hotel Leisure Facilities
Ireland Active, the representative body for the Leisure, Health & Fitness Industry, awarded the top Leisure, Fitness and Hotel Leisure facilities across the country at the National Quality Standard Awards (NQSA) at the annual awards ceremony on 8th November at Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath. The NQSA, is the most sought-after and respected accolade in the […]
Sandra Dunne appointed Managing Director Gym Plus
Leading Irish fitness club group, Gym Plus is delighted to announce the appointment of Sandra Dunne as Managing Director. Sandra brings with her 25 years of experience in the Health and Fitness Industry, starting in the UK before bringing her expertise back to Ireland. Sandra’s dynamism and drive for high standards in the industry, with […]
Running and Racing in the Rain at Run Galway Bay
Last Saturday saw the 17th edition of Run Galway Bay, the largest multi-distance running event in Galway City with more than 4,000 participants undertaking a 10k, Half Marathon or Marathon along the shores of Galway Bay. As the morning sunshine peeped out from behind the clouds, nervous excitement began to build at Nimmo’s Pier for […]
Fierce As Female’s Successful European Week of Sport
Fierce As Female’s first two events took place this past weekend in Salthill, Galway, as part of the European Week of Sports, in association with Galway Sports Partnership, supported by GMIT and NUIG, and were a resounding success. The first event, FierceAF: Boxing Edition was the largest women boxing class in Ireland, attended by […]