The Mourne International Walking Festival celebrates twenty-one years of outdoor enjoyment and discovery in April when this award-winning event returns on Friday 28th June. Celebrating everything the stunning Mourne Mountains area encapsulates and offering an adventure of discovery through its sweeping slopes and beautiful coastline views, the Festival brings three days of exploration and excitement. […]
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The Mourne International Walking Festival returns for 2019
The Mourne International Walking Festival celebrates twenty-one years of outdoor enjoyment and discovery in April when this award-winning event returns on Friday 28th June. Celebrating everything the stunning Mourne Mountains area encapsulates and offering an adventure of discovery through its sweeping slopes and beautiful coastline views, the Festival brings three days of exploration and excitement. […]
Croí Cycle – 25th Annual Tour de Lough Corrib
It’s time to dust off your bike saddle and get in gear as registration is now open for the 25th Annual Tour de Lough Corrib cycle, in aid of Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity. The Croí charity cycle takes place on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 around Lough Corrib, in association with long-time sponsor Corrib […]
The Borrisoleigh Mile takes place Monday 22nd April – Run it, Jog it, Walk it, Just do it!
The third annual Borrisoleigh Mile which is sponsored by Declan Maher Financial Services hits the North Tipperary village on Easter Monday night next when participants of all age and ability will congregate to attempt the golden distance. The event originated back in the 1960’s when it was part of a parochial sports day that was […]
The Biggest Beach Party Weekend Of The Year Announces Barefoot Beach Sports, Surf Expression Session, The Urban Street Jam Plus Beach Yoga
Sea Sessions headliners Sigrid, Clean Bandit, Two Door Cinema Club and Dermot Kennedywill be joined at the biggest beach party weekend of the year by some of the best competitors on the international surf circuit, BMXers and Beach sports fanatics this June! Adding to an already stellar line-up of music acts, Sea Sessions has just announced details of their Barefoot Beach Sports sponsored by Barefoot Wines, The Surf Expression Session with thanks […]
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Tri Talking Sport Launches New Sports Podcast
Joanne Murphy the voice behind Tri Talking Sport has launched a new sports podcast for athletes, adventurers and endurance enthusiasts. The accomplished sports presenter and commentator is widely recognised as the voice on the finish line of many a triathlon, running or cycling event in Ireland, the UK and indeed further afield. The Tri […]
Irish Life launches new innovative app designed to empower people to take control of their own health
~ The engaged patient is considered the blockbuster drug of the century ~ (Prof Niall Moyna, Centre for Preventive Medicine at Dublin City University) The new innovative MyLife app empowers the individual to monitor and become an active participant in his/her own healthcare* MyLife gives you an overall Health Score** based on physical, emotional and lifestyle factors, and […]
New Vhi Health Insights Report on impact of poor sleep on employees
Half of employees in corporate Ireland are dissatisfied with sleep Seven out of 10 report they feel tired and fatigued at work Half of employees in corporate Ireland are dissatisfied with their sleep and seven out of 10 report that they feel tired and fatigued at work several times a month according to […]
Skillnet Ireland Launches New Network for Health and Fitness sector
Leisure, Health & Fitness Skillnet among six new networks launched by Skillnet Ireland The Leisure, Health and Fitness Skillnet is promoted by Ireland Active, the Leisure, Health and Fitness Association Skillnet Ireland now has over 65 learning networks supporting over 16,000 organisations nationwide Skillnet Ireland, the national agency responsible for the promotion and […]
Eat Your Way to Stronger Lungs
Why do we need strong lungs? Without healthy lungs, the simple act of breathing can be strenuous, and speaking or laughing requires additional effort. Stronger lungs also allow us to do activities that lead to a fuller life with more ease, like exercise, hiking, cycling, and running. The reality, however, is that many people still […]
The 7 Biggest Threats to the Sports Industry 2018-19
The face of sport is changing. In PwC’s Sports Survey 2018, sports leaders across the world claim they foresee uncertain conditions, as we continue to evolve towards digital media consumption; with many questioning whether the sports industry is somewhat lost in the transition. After all, electronic sports have the most potential to grow revenues globally […]
Sligo Company Partner with Top UK Sports Teams
Sligo based health food company Good4U was today announced as Official Snack Supplier to Bristol Sport, the organisation overseeing Championship side Bristol City FC, Premiership Rugby’s Bristol Bears and the British Basketball league’s Bristol Flyers as well as their ladies’ teams and academy squads. Bristol Sport’s commitment to the community through their various foundations and […]
Irish Endurance Swimmer Claire Ryan Completes 6th Ice Mile Challenge
Ice Swimming is an extreme sport, a dangerous sport, but one Irish woman, Claire Ryan, is throwing caution to the wind and leading the field having completed an unprecedented six Ice Miles, four of which qualifying as Extreme Ice Miles, recently adding to her tally in water with a bone chilling temperature of 2.5°c, during […]
Minister congratulates Ireland team on valiant effort at Men’s Hockey World Cup
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, TD, today congratulated Ireland on their effort at Men’s Hockey World Cup in India. Minister Ross said: “I would like to commend the Irish Men’s Hockey Team on their valiant effort at the Hockey World Cup in India. As one of the lower ranked teams in […]