Major Youth Stakeholder Forum attended by over 100 young people from across Ireland as well as Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Kellie Harrington Event hears only one in seven young people sufficiently physically active Range of conclusions contained in report to help keep more young people involved in sport including more physical … [Read more...] about Minister Chambers publishes Youth Forum Report on Sport
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What Are the Health Benefits of Playing Cricket?
Cricket is probably not the first sport that pops into your mind when you’re thinking of something that’s going to do wonders for your fitness levels, but it does actually have plenty of health benefits. If you’re looking for a new activity to get involved in, then this could be a great choice; there are numerous clubs all around the country catering for all levels of … [Read more...] about What Are the Health Benefits of Playing Cricket?
Leg it now! – with Legginit.com the new social fitness website
This Irish owned business has successfully developed a unique website that combines the benefits of regular sporting activity with social interaction and networking for those that want it. The site is called www.legginit.com and has been designed to support individuals as they build and maintain their fitness or possibly act as an aid to managing a weight loss programme for … [Read more...] about Leg it now! – with Legginit.com the new social fitness website
Gaelic Tag is launched as the first new indigenous Irish sport in 200 years
14th July saw the launch of a brand new, indigenous Irish sport called Gaelic Tag. This is a unique and exciting, non-contact team sport played by mixed teams of men and women. It will be played competitively for the first time this summer in Dublin in an 8 week league starting on 30th July, with a preview launch evening on the 23rd. As well as helping players keep fit, Gaelic … [Read more...] about Gaelic Tag is launched as the first new indigenous Irish sport in 200 years