Aura Leisure Centres are delighted to announce the return of their Leaving & Junior Certificate Free Entry initiative at Aura Leisure Centres (@AuraLeisureIrl) From June 7th to June 23rd Leaving and Junior Certificate Students will have free access to any of the 10 Leisure Centres located in Dublin, Drogheda, Dundalk, Leitrim, Letterkenny, Limerick, Navan, Trim, Tullamore … [Read more...]
Running Science – Optimising Training and Performance – New Book
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned runner, Running Science is a must-have for anyone interested in the fascinating science behind the sport. . Running is deceptively simple. At its most basic, you need only shoes and comfortable clothes. Yet each time you lace up, all your body’s moving parts must work together to achieve a gait that will keep you injury-free. Many … [Read more...]
The Fitness Instructor’s Handbook – The essential guide for fitness industry professionals
New and updated, The Fitness Instructor’s Handbook, 3rd edition by Morc Coulson, is the essential guide for anyone working in, or wishing to enter, the fitness industry. Morc Coulson covers a variety of topics ranging from the skeletal system, muscles and tendons, and the energy system through to safety issues, planning and programme design and exercise evaluation. He offers … [Read more...]
The HIIT Bible – Supercharge Your Body and Brain
The HIIT Bible by Steve Barrett is the ultimate guide to High-Intensity Interval Training - the fastest and most effective means of getting fit and improving your body composition. A complete reference guide, The HIIT Bible explains everything you need to know about the exercise method that delivers big results and fast. Focussing on how to get fit, look toned and feel … [Read more...]
MyLocalPitch releases grassroots sports search and instant booking app for Dublin
Innovative app streamlining gateway to grassroots sports MyLocalPitch, the leading search and booking grassroots sports portal, has released its pioneering iOS app for people to instantly book facilities in Dublin. The user-friendly app enables grassroots players to search for and instantly book facilities on the move throughout Dublin, London and Manchester. Venues … [Read more...]
Aura Leisure Ups the Ante with a Brand-New Website!
Introducing the brand spanking new Aura Leisure website. As we say in the fitness industry, “good things come to those who train!”. And we put in the hours for this one, we took all the great feedback that we received from our wonderful members and the people in the communities surrounding our centres and packed all the good stuff into our new website, with loads of great … [Read more...]
Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water – New Book by Paul Mason
Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water by Paul Mason, has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water. With the inclusion of over 50 drills, as well as technique basics, body position and timing, readers will gain confidence and unlock their inner front crawl. The drills and practices target specific key movements and skills … [Read more...]
Government Grant payments to Inter County Players Commence
Together with Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, the GPA is delighted to announce the commencement of the next phase of Government Grant payments to Players. This year will see the first tranche of the new funding agreement being paid to players over the next week. Grants awarded to players will range from €519 to €1,066 based on performance in the … [Read more...]
Ballyhoura International Walking Festival 2017
Walkers from all over Ireland and beyond attended the 24th Ballyhoura International Walking festival this May Bank Holiday Weekend, with exceptional turnouts at all of the walks held across the 4 days. This year the highlights included a very successful singles walk on the Keale River, the Galty Mountain Charity Climb & the family walk at the nature trail at the Ballyhoura … [Read more...]
Is it Coeliac Disease? A new online tool aims to help answer this common question
Coeliac Society of Ireland launches Coeliac Awareness Week to take place nationwide 8th to 15thMay The Coeliac Society of Ireland has developed a free, online self-assessment tool which will be launched during the Society’s Coeliac Awareness Week. Awareness Week 2017, which is supported by Irelands leading grocery retailer SuperValu, takes place nationwide between 8th … [Read more...]