A family of “serial” Guinness World Record breakers are attempting to smash 5 new records this Christmas to support the work of humanitarian aid agency, GOAL. The Hickson family from Annascaul, Co. Kerry, are to undertake their latest world record-breaking attempts to promote the much-loved annual GOAL Mile, which due to COVID-19 is going virtual this year. GOAL … [Read more...] about Kerry family pledge to smash 5 new world records to support the virtual GOAL Mile
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Study to examine whether vitamin D can offer protection from Covid-19
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University (LBU) in collaboration with the Defence Medical Services are looking to examine whether vitamin D can offer protection from Covid-19 as part of a study amid mounting evidence the supplement could be beneficial. The project is investigating the time period during which antibodies develop for SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus of … [Read more...] about Study to examine whether vitamin D can offer protection from Covid-19
Olympic Federation of Ireland announces FBD Insurance as official sponsor of the expanding ‘Dare to Believe’ programme
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has announced FBD Insurance as the sponsor of this year’s ‘Dare to Believe’ Olympic Schools Programme. Ireland’s homegrown insurer is the Official Sponsor of Team Ireland on the road to Tokyo, and this extension of the sponsorship will allow ‘Dare to Believe’ to continue to grow and inspire schoolchildren nationwide. Today’s … [Read more...] about Olympic Federation of Ireland announces FBD Insurance as official sponsor of the expanding ‘Dare to Believe’ programme
If She Can’t See It, She Can’t Be It – Research Shows 20×20 Has Had A Strong Impact On Irish Culture Around Women In Sport – But There’s Still More To Be Done
80% of the population are more of aware of women’s sport since the launch of 20x20 61% are more likely to support women’s sport since the launch of 2020 75% of men say 20x20 changed their mindset positively towards women’s sport 42% of women say they are participating in more sport and physical activity than in 2018 due to awareness of 20x20 50% of the population … [Read more...] about If She Can’t See It, She Can’t Be It – Research Shows 20×20 Has Had A Strong Impact On Irish Culture Around Women In Sport – But There’s Still More To Be Done
Sustainable fashion designer Collina Strada has launched a limited edition collab with Skullcandy Headphones
Skullcandy Inc., the original lifestyle audio brand, today launched an exclusive partnership with Collina Strada, the New York-based label created by designer Hillary Taymour. Available exclusively at Skullcandy.com, the collaboration includes two products - the Crusher Evo Headphones and the Indy Evo True Wireless Earbuds. Both pairs, featuring a colourful tie-dye style print … [Read more...] about Sustainable fashion designer Collina Strada has launched a limited edition collab with Skullcandy Headphones