Ireland is underachieving in its sport tourism potential despite having the capacity to be a major global player, the Shannon Group European Sport Tourism Summit in Limerick has heard. According to one of the world’s leading experts on sport market intelligence Mike Laflin of Sportcal, Ireland ranks just 60th in the world, behind Barbados and Andorra, in terms of attracting … [Read more...] about Ireland ranked 60th in world in attracting major global games
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Niamh Briggs to address Limerick students at Educational Sports Seminar
More than 350 students, teachers and coaches from schools throughout Limerick will attend a major sports Coaching & Development Educational Seminar at the Millennium Theatre in Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) this coming Friday. The seminar, the theme of which is ‘Looking after your mental and physical health’, is aimed at 16-19 year olds and is being … [Read more...] about Niamh Briggs to address Limerick students at Educational Sports Seminar
Monthly Sports Award Launched In Limerick
Donal O’Grady, the newly appointed captain of the Limerick Senior Hurling team today officially launched a new awards scheme honouring Limerick sporting achievements at the end of each calendar month. Sponsored by Limerick-based first aid and medical device specialists Fleming Medical in conjunction with Limerick Sports Partnerships, the Performance in Sport Award will honour … [Read more...] about Monthly Sports Award Launched In Limerick
Limerick Event To Make Sports Accessible To All
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
Limerick Women’s Mini Marathon Is Launched
The 2012 Limerick Women's Mini Marathon was officially launched by Cllr Jerome Scanlan, Cathaoirleach of Limerick County Council, at County Hall in Dooradoyle last Monday, 10 September 2012. The marathon, which takes place at midday on Sunday 14th October, has continued to grow from the original entry of just a few hundred in the late 1990’s to more than 3,000 last year, under … [Read more...] about Limerick Women’s Mini Marathon Is Launched