ONE of Ireland's most scenic charity cycles sets off from beautiful Bantry in West Cork on Saturday, July 8th next taking in some of the most breathtaking Wild Atlantic Way vistas in the country and all in aid of local charities. Now in its 14th year, the Wild Atlantic Mizen Cycle (formerly The West Cork Emergency Services & Friends Charity Cycle) is organised by the … [Read more...]
NIFMA Mr & Miss EUROPE Fitness Model Championships
The NIFMA Mr & Miss EUROPE Fitness Model Championships take place on Sunday 11th June 2017 in Ards Leisure Centre, Newtownards, Co. Down. The Categories & Age Classes are as follows:- •Mr Beach Body •Mr Athletic •Mr Physique... •Mr Muscle •Mr Body Transformation •Mr Body Art •Mr Fashion/Formal •Mr & Miss Couples •Miss Beach Body •Miss Bikini •Miss … [Read more...]
Popular Tallaght Hospital Charity Cycle event launches for 2017
The hugely successful Tallaght Hospital Charity Cycle has been launched for 2017, with all interested cyclists encouraged to register. The Summer 99 – 2017 Charity Cycle takes place on Saturday 17th June, with the aim of raising vital funds for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Tallaght Hospital. There are 200 places available on the cycle, and … [Read more...]
WellFest opening its gates to kids with new WellKids area
WellFest has announced details of their new dedicated kids area that will feature at this year’s festival, which is taking place on May 6th and 7th in Herbert Park. Sponsored by Irish Life Health, WellKids will host activities over the course of the festival that are specifically for kids to enjoy. The new WellKids zone means parents can bring their little ones … [Read more...]
Virgin Media Night Run 2017 Unique opportunity to race through O’Connell Street
The countdown is on as 10,000 runners get ready to light the city red for the Virgin Media Night Run on Sunday 23rd April at 9pm. The Virgin Media Night Run is a unique opportunity for runners to race through Dublin’s iconic O’Connell Street. Starting at North Wall Quay runners will pass the Spire and head towards Grand Canal Dock and Ringsend before crossing the … [Read more...]
Cyclists Head to the Highlands for Etape Loch Ness this Weekend
Around 5,200 cyclists will head to the Highlands this weekend for the hotly anticipated Etape Loch Ness. The sportive, which circles the famous loch, is now in its fourth year and has quickly become one of the most popular events in the Scottish cycling calendar. And as the participants traverse the course, they’ll pass through some of the most beautiful scenery in the … [Read more...]
Ballyhoura International Walking Festival 2017 – “All roads lead to Ballyhoura this May Bank Holiday weekend”
Throngs of walkers are expected to descend on the many towns and villages of Ballyhoura Country over this coming May Bank Holiday weekend. The festival, now in its 24th year is expecting to attract walkers throughout the weekend from all over Ireland and appealing to many of our overseas visitors and friends. The festival provides an opportunity to explore some of … [Read more...]
Miriam O’Callaghan encourages people to join Sinead Kane at Great Limerick Run for Cliona’s Foundation on April 30th
Miriam O’Callaghan and visually impaired runner Sinead Kane were in attendance with event charity partner Cliona’s Foundation at the All Ireland Business Summit in Croke Park on the 6th of April 2017. An avid supporter of children’s charities and mother of eight Miriam has been the patron of Cliona’s Foundation for many years and is a devoted spokesperson. Miriam … [Read more...]
Cork Becomes Ireland’s Vegan Capital for VegFest May 13th 2017
Cork Vegfest the biggest and best vegan event in Ireland happens on May 13th. It is a celebration of vegan food and lifestyle. Full of local food stalls providing the very best of vegan cuisine all day long: vegan cheeses, vegan donuts, vegan pizzas, burgers, ice cream, healthy salads, cakes and drinks. There’ll be cruelty free cosmetics and body care producers too. Diet and … [Read more...]
Ballyhoura Active Series 2017
This week sees the official launch of the 2017 Ballyhoura Active series. We were guests of Maurice Gilbert in the Apple farm in Kilfinane, where tea coffee and cakes were served we were also served some of Maurices finest spiced hot apple Juice which went down a treat on the cool evening. . . We also had Matt Twomey from Charleville the founder of the Original Ballyhoura … [Read more...]