The popularity of Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) has overtaken that of Marathons and Triathlons across the U.K and Europe, and the trend is firmly on the rise here in Ireland. The Irish Obstacle Course Racing Association (OCRA) estimate that there are over 10,000 recreational participants taking part in OCR events across Ireland, each year! With 100 people on the … [Read more...]
Pfizer Healthy Town 2017 officially launches in Tullamore #MyHealthyTown
Pfizer Healthy Town 2017, supported by Offaly County Council, was officially launched in Tullamore last night, at an event attended by Ms. Anna Marie Delaney, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, Cllr. Liam Quinn, Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Janis Morrissey, Health Promotion Manager, Irish Heart, and representatives of health and wellbeing groups from … [Read more...]
Ireland’s Sport Stars Team Up To Announce Family Festival Of Sport
Ireland’s first family festival of sport to be held at Sport Ireland National Sport Campus with more than 30 different sports on show A host of Ireland’s sports stars from 15 different sports came together the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus today for the launch of Ireland’s first Family SportFest, being held there on Sunday 1st October. The … [Read more...]
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 trend, the popularity … [Read more...]
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 the routes to be … [Read more...]
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 team with your kids and come have a fantastic … [Read more...]
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 to see cyclist finish up the iconic and demanding St. … [Read more...]
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 in the history of the event Galway will … [Read more...]
Start of Race Around Ireland to coincide with new Trim Festival
Race Around Ireland are delighted to announce that the inaugural Salmon of Knowledge Festival in Trim, County Meath will coincide with the start of the 9th edition of Ireland’s toughest sporting challenge on August 27th. The ‘Salmon of Knowledge Festival’, celebrating one of Ireland’s most famous legends, takes place on Water Heritage Day on the last day of … [Read more...]
Team USA Swimming CEO to cross Galway Bay
The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West happening on Saturday 22nd July is this year attracting some international attention! This year the swim has attracted local, national and international swimmers and attention with the newly appointed USA Swimming CEO and President Tim Hinchey coming to take on the … [Read more...]