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...] about Are your fitness dreams over at 40? Daniel J Byrne went on a journey to find out…
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Ireland unveiled as host of major European Basketball Championships in 2017
Ireland has been selected to host the Under 18 Women’s European Basketball Championships in 2017 it has been revealed today. The news was announced by FIBA (International Basketball Federation) and has been met with great excitement by Basketball Ireland and members of the Irish basketball community, as it is the first time Ireland has hosted an underage European … [Read more...] about Ireland unveiled as host of major European Basketball Championships in 2017
How running has helped me cope with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
by Doug Leddin (Doug will run in Las Vegas this year to raise awareness of the Irish Society for Colitis and Crohn’s Disease) June 11 2012 is a date I will probably never forget. Not because I was waking up in a camper-van in some part of Poland, hung-over after losing to Croatia in the first round of the Euros with the rest of Ireland around me after cleverly making “Angela … [Read more...] about How running has helped me cope with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The Imperfect Mirror In Our Head: Body Image and Mental Health by Danielle Hayes
By Danielle Hayes Cover Model Body Training Athlete I spent the most part of my life despising my body, being immersed in chronic dieting and dealing with emotional eating disorders. I hated the way I looked and strove to achieve a ‘barbie doll’ figure – the ideal body type in my mind. Now at the age of 26, I am a National and World Powerlifting Champion. I do not … [Read more...] about The Imperfect Mirror In Our Head: Body Image and Mental Health by Danielle Hayes
Leenane Mountain Walking Festival 2nd May to 4th May 2014
Enjoy a unique combination of mountain and sea as Leenane is situated on the edge of Killary Harbour and surrounded by mountains in all directions. This May will be the 6th year of the Leenane Mountain Walking Festival which has become a major event on the events calendar for Connemara and the area. This year’s event will take place on from the 2rd – 4th May – May bank … [Read more...] about Leenane Mountain Walking Festival 2nd May to 4th May 2014