Limerick City and County Sports Partnerships have announced details of a one-stop-shop event next month showcasing the wide range of sport and physical activity opportunities for people with disabilities in Limerick. Open to people of all ages, SportsAbility Day Limerick takes place in the University of Limerick Sports Arena on Saturday, December 1st from 1-5pm. Local sports … [Read more...] about Limerick Event To Make Sports Accessible To All
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New Walking Route Launched In Adare
Slí na Sláinte, meaning “Path to Health”, is a unique initiative of the Irish Heart Foundation designed to encourage people to get active and get walking on routes marked out at 1 km intervals. It uses signage at kilometre intervals on established walking routes to help walkers identify the distance they walk. Supported by County Limerick Sports Partnership and the Irish … [Read more...] about New Walking Route Launched In Adare
Maintain fitness levels to beat recession blues
The recession has had a negative impact on the number of people taking part in sport, according to the annual Irish Sports Monitor report conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) for the Irish Sports Council. The report indicated that active participation in sport fell to 30.8% in 2008, from 32.9% in 2007 and the evidence strongly suggests that the drop … [Read more...] about Maintain fitness levels to beat recession blues