The big four O.....greying temples, expanding waistline and a sense of fashion that at best could now be described as being in a constant state of "hillwalk ready". Sound familiar? Let's face it, turning 40 is not like 30 or 35....you expect that it is just a number and you will feel exactly the same until it keeps turning up like that cousin you suffer beside at family … [Read more...]
Announcement of European Cross Country Championships 2020 welcomed
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, TD, and the Minister with responsibility for Sport, Mr. Brendan Griffin, TD, have welcomed the announcement that Athletics Ireland has been successful in its bid to host the 2020 European Cross Country Championships in the National Sports Campus. Minister Ross said: “I would like to congratulate Athletics Ireland … [Read more...]
The Mindful Commute Galway
There has been even more traffic talk than usual in Galway recently with the announcement that the €600 million budget has been released for Galway’s ring road. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions, but I think one thing we can all agree on is that this latest development is part of, but not the complete, solution to Galway’s traffic problems. It’s well … [Read more...]
Inspiration, Information and Education – just some of the ingredients for hugely successful “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit
October 11th saw an incredible turn out of attendees from all sectors at the third annual “Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit”. Among the keynote speakers were Joe Schmidt, Brent Pope, Dublin GAA All Star, Nicole Owens, Professor Jim Lucey, Dr Colman Noctor, Professor Niall Moyna and Fiona Tuomey, all of whom shared their personal experiences and advice on how to “Mind your … [Read more...]
Wiltshire stroke survivor reaches a fundraising success for the Stroke Association by cycling the length of Ireland
A stroke survivor from Wiltshire has cycled 500 miles over six days, to raise vital funds for the Stroke Association. Father of two, Peter Willetts, 59, had a stroke in November 2015, which affected his mobility and speech. Peter, a keen cyclist, decided to mark a milestone in his recovery by cycling the length of Ireland over six day. Peter said: “My stroke … [Read more...]
Ignore The Heroes, Admire The Spies: Fitness In Modern Hollywood
We’ve all been there before: sitting in the theater or watching a movie at home, seeing a major movie star in limited clothing, and thinking, wow I wish I could be in shape like that! It’s perfectly natural, and it’s certainly nothing new for Hollywood to impact our perceptions of what ideal fitness looks like. Fair or unfair, right or wrong, celebrities tend to set … [Read more...]
New ‘Kangoo Jumps’ Fitness Craze Lands in the UK
For many, a sweaty workout in the gym is anything but fun. Perhaps some see treadmills, rowing machines and spin bikes as the enemy – equipment only to be endured in a quest for good health. Well let us introduce you to Kangoo Jumps – the new 45-minute cardiovascular workout to hit the UK combines dancing, running and jumping - all whilst listening to a … [Read more...]
Mind your Bones – Cappagh Hospital and NDC launch Awareness Campaign
The National Dairy Council, in association with Cappagh Hospital Foundation, has launched an awareness campaign to educate consumers on the importance of bone health through the life stages. The Mind Your Bones campaign covers the area of bone health and common musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoporosis ahead of World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October … [Read more...]
Boxers turn up the heat in University of Sunderland training chamber
Two of North East England’s most promising boxers have been preparing for separate fights in soaring temperatures at the University of Sunderland. Super-lightweight Darren Surtees, 24, along with Commonwealth title holder Glenn Foot, 30, both sweated it out in the University’s pioneering heat chamber, in preparation for their bouts. The chamber, housed in the … [Read more...]
Water Babies is recruiting ! Fancy a change of career or a job that fits in with family life
Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim school is growing and looking for fabulous people to become fully qualified baby swimming instructors who will teach their award winning programme to both small babies and toddlers. Water Babies teach swimming to almost 5,000 children across Ireland every week, a skill which can potentially save their life. Water Babies … [Read more...]