Ireland Active, the representative body for the Leisure, Health & Fitness Industry, awarded the top Leisure, Fitness and Hotel Leisure facilities across the country at the National Quality Standard Awards (NQSA) at the annual awards ceremony on 8th November at Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath. The NQSA, is the most sought-after and respected accolade in the leisure and … [Read more...] about Ireland Active National Quality Standard Awards for 2020 recognise top Irish Leisure, Fitness & Hotel Leisure Facilities
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Sandra Dunne appointed Managing Director Gym Plus
Leading Irish fitness club group, Gym Plus is delighted to announce the appointment of Sandra Dunne as Managing Director. Sandra brings with her 25 years of experience in the Health and Fitness Industry, starting in the UK before bringing her expertise back to Ireland. Sandra’s dynamism and drive for high standards in the industry, with a key focus on the customer journey, … [Read more...] about Sandra Dunne appointed Managing Director Gym Plus
Running and Racing in the Rain at Run Galway Bay
Last Saturday saw the 17th edition of Run Galway Bay, the largest multi-distance running event in Galway City with more than 4,000 participants undertaking a 10k, Half Marathon or Marathon along the shores of Galway Bay. As the morning sunshine peeped out from behind the clouds, nervous excitement began to build at Nimmo’s Pier for the runners, walkers and joggers taking on … [Read more...] about Running and Racing in the Rain at Run Galway Bay
Fierce As Female’s Successful European Week of Sport
Fierce As Female’s first two events took place this past weekend in Salthill, Galway, as part of the European Week of Sports, in association with Galway Sports Partnership, supported by GMIT and NUIG, and were a resounding success. The first event, FierceAF: Boxing Edition was the largest women boxing class in Ireland, attended by over 50 women and girls, where … [Read more...] about Fierce As Female’s Successful European Week of Sport
How Sports Stars are Turning to the Vegan Diet to Improve Their Performance
The vegan lifestyle has become increasingly popular over the last five years with a number of celebrities opting to stick to a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons. A plethora of sports stars have also followed suit, with many of them noticing a considerable upturn in performance since making the switch. 🍴 Sports stars like @v_pendleton follow a vegan diet. But … [Read more...] about How Sports Stars are Turning to the Vegan Diet to Improve Their Performance