![Pictured at the official launch of the 21st annual Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome ireland [DSI], hosted at DSI Tipperary’s new premises, Meitheal 21 in Thurles. The four day charity cycle takes place from thursday, August 5th to Sunday August 8th and will see over 150 amateur cyclists travel over 600km around the six counties of Munster, raising funds for the Munster Branches of DSI. Pictured ltor, Paul Sheridan Tour de Munster Founder, Maya Gillick, Linda Gillick Nenagh Co Tipperary and Cycling legend Sean Kelly](https://i0.wp.com/lifeandfitnessmag.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Tour-de-Munster-Launch.-3.jpg?resize=600%2C350&ssl=1)
With preparations in full swing for the 21st annual Tour de Muster charity cycle, legend of the sport Sean Kelly was on hand to officially launch the four-day Tour across Munster on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. Taking to the roads of Munster from August 5th to 8th, the Tour will raise vital funds and awareness […]
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Seán Kelly officially launches 21st Annual Tour de Munster Charity Cycle
With preparations in full swing for the 21st annual Tour de Muster charity cycle, legend of the sport Sean Kelly was on hand to officially launch the four-day Tour across Munster on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. Taking to the roads of Munster from August 5th to 8th, the Tour will raise vital funds and awareness […]
Coeliac Awareness Week 2021
Coeliac Awareness week is a virtual event which runs from 10th to 14th May. Register your interest at www.coeliac.ie The events planned over the week include educational talks with dietitian Sarah Keogh, psychologist Mary Borton, sleep expert Tom Coleman, as well as fun activities for kids, a cooking demonstration with chef Tony Dempsey of the Bay […]
Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre announces “1000 Suns Online Yoga and Resilience Summit”
Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre, one of the top yoga retreat centres in the world, announces the debut of a “1000 Suns Yoga & Resilience Summit”, a new online event featuring a roster of top wellness teachers, experts and interactive live-streaming experiences. The Summit will take place on December 4-6, 2020 and will feature over 90 […]
10 Year old YouTube chef to star at the 2020 Gluten Free Living Show
10 year old Aoibheann Austin from Beaumont, Co Dublin will be headlining one of the many events scheduled for the first virtual Gluten Free Living Show, which is supported by SuperValu, as it opens its online doors to visitors on October 12 2020. Catering for the estimated 50,000 coeliacs and the 400,000 gluten intolerance sufferers in […]
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Baseline Concussion Testing and Treatment Programme Launched by GAA, GPA and UPMC
UPMC has joined with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and Gaelic Players Association (GPA) to introduce a pilot programme on concussion baseline testing – with the goal of rapidly diagnosing and treating concussions in players. The initiative, which began on the 28th June, and continues until the end of the 2022 championships, will cover football, […]
Safety Advice and How to Avoid Accidents While Cycling in Ireland
Cycling has become hugely popular in Ireland recently and is set to grow even more, with the Government committed to investing €1.8 billion in the country’s walking and cycling infrastructure over the next few years. So, how can new cyclists stay safe while getting to grips with this hobby? Source: Pixabay Start Gently Cycling […]
The Power of Inspirational Quotes and Where to Find Great Motivation
Source: Pixabay Life is rarely straightforward. Challenges can emerge in numerous ways and that is particularly true when it comes to health and fitness goals. Whether you are training for a major event or looking to lose weight, it is almost inevitable that you will face some setbacks. For instance, you might fall short of specific targets, […]
Get Healthy for the Summer with Haier and DropChef
Haier, the world’s number one brand in major appliances* has announced a new promotion in partnership with the smart and healthy food delivery service Dropchef. The promotion, which will allow customers to claim a complimentary Dropchef box, will be running from 1st June until 15th September in Ireland. With every purchase from a selection of […]
Ireland’s Ancient East Maze Opens in Carlingford!
Skypark Adventure Park opened its newest adventure activity on Saturday last – Ireland’s Ancient East Maze. The 776m2 wooden maze is suitable for all ages & abilities and is great fun. Built from sustainable wood, the maze route can be altered via movable gates meaning there are lots of solutions so people can return numerous […]
Dublin Company Sparq Launch Ireland’s First Fitness Focused Smart Park in Partnership With Dublin City Council
Dublin company Sparq, in partnership with Dublin City Council, have launched Ireland’s very first fitness focused smart park in Donaghmede Park, Dublin 13 – with plans to roll out the community fitness initiative nationwide. Through the use of smart technology, Sparq are setting out to enable and inspire people of all ages to get up, […]
Brian O’Driscoll lends his weight to exercise prescription app to encourage people to be active
With over 20 million people in the UK classed as living inactive, sedentary lifestyles and almost as many (15 million adults) diagnosed with at least one chronic disease, the need for a service that can support this population is vital. Given the current national lockdown and the difficulty for vulnerable people to find the […]
Young people: the Minister for Sport wants to hear from you
– Young people to have their say in Government sport policy for the first time – Sports Minister Jack Chambers holds engagements with secondary school students on their involvement in sport and physical activity Young sports people want greater access to sports facilities, opportunities to play in less competitive environments and more female role models […]
Inspirational new book ‘RUNNING STORIES’ tells Extraordinary stories of ordinary people who run
While many look at runners on the side of the road and feel sorry for them, those who indulge in the sport would tell a very different story. In fact, for many, running has completely changed their lives. In a new book spearheaded by Jerry Lockspeiser and Andrew Roberts, over eighty passionate runners come […]