Key findings: · Nearly half of all Irish women (49%) over the age of 40 do not prioritise physical exercise · Only 28% of women over 40 believe they meet the World Health Organisation’s recommended exercise guidelines of 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week · The leading barriers to exercise are being too tired (64%), a lack of time (41%), a … [Read more...] about Vera Pauw Joins Sport Ireland’s Campaign Encouraging Women Over 40 To Take Time For Themselves To Exercise
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Ministers welcome Government’s decision on resumption of training for high performance athletes and teams
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross and the Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Tourism and Sport Brendan Griffin, T.D., have today welcomed the Government’s decision to facilitate the return of high performance athletes and teams as well as their support staff to designated training centres from the 8th of June. The return to training is … [Read more...] about Ministers welcome Government’s decision on resumption of training for high performance athletes and teams
Triathlon’s Growth Recognised With 25% increase in Funding
Triathlon's growth as a sport and its high standards of good governance have been recognised with a 25% increase in funding from Sport Ireland. Triathlon Ireland has seen its funding increase from €180,000 in 2019 to a total core grant of €225,000 for 2020. The increase follows a 66% boost between 2018 and 2019 and means Triathlon Ireland is now receiving more than twice the … [Read more...] about Triathlon’s Growth Recognised With 25% increase in Funding
Women’s Funding Tripled in Recognition of Triathlon Success
Triathlon Ireland’s success in increasing female participation has been recognised with a substantial increase in funding from Sport Ireland. The state organisation has more than tripled its commitment to Triathlon Ireland’s Women in Sport initiative and for the first time ever, it has also pledged multi-annual funding for the programme. The ‘Equally Inspiring’ programme, … [Read more...] about Women’s Funding Tripled in Recognition of Triathlon Success
Ireland’s Sport Stars Team Up To Announce Family Festival Of Sport
Ireland’s first family festival of sport to be held at Sport Ireland National Sport Campus with more than 30 different sports on show A host of Ireland’s sports stars from 15 different sports came together the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus today for the launch of Ireland’s first Family SportFest, being held there on Sunday 1st October. The … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Sport Stars Team Up To Announce Family Festival Of Sport