The Canary Islands are set to be the center of attention in the coming months as a number of exciting events in sports and culture are lined up to take place across the archipelago. From competitive sporting events to captivating cultural festivals, the Canary Islands have something to offer for everyone. With the region’s natural […]
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Upcoming Events for Sport and Cultural Enthusiasts in the Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are set to be the center of attention in the coming months as a number of exciting events in sports and culture are lined up to take place across the archipelago. From competitive sporting events to captivating cultural festivals, the Canary Islands have something to offer for everyone. With the region’s natural […]

Put Your Best Foot Forward for the London Marathon
Soon the whole world will be watching the UK to witness the annual extravaganza that is the London Marathon. On Sunday April 23rd around 50,000 runners, including Scottish long-distance runner Eilish McColgan who makes her debut this year, will be racing through the capital. Running is a great form of cardio exercise but as many of […]

Hundreds expected for second ‘Darndale Another Way 5K’
Hundreds of runners of all abilities, and their families, are to descend on Darndale Park for the second annual ‘Get The Message Out Darndale Another Way 5K’ on Saturday, April 29 at 11.00am. Darndale’s famous community spirit will again be to the fore at the free event, which forms part of the Get The Message […]

Charlie Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month
Charlie Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month. The veteran broadcaster will take part in a 5km walk through Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, with Samaritans volunteers and supporters on Sunday 16th April, at 11am. The Charlie Bird Hand of Friendship Walk with Samaritans is being supported by Coillte, which will […]
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Over 20,000 Women take part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
Over 20,000 women took to the streets of Dublin on Sunday last, taking part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. This was the 41st year of the event, which since its inception has raised over €226 million for charities in Ireland. The 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon was won by Nakita Burke from Letterkenny A.C. […]
Ministers Martin and Byrne invite applications under Phase II of the Sports Energy Support Scheme
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, today 10 May 2023, re-opened the application process for the Sports Energy Support Scheme. The purpose of the €35m Fund, which was secured as part of Budget 2023, is […]

Huge turnout for second ‘Darndale Another Way 5K’
Hundreds of runners of all abilities, and their families and friends, descended on Darndale Park for the second ‘Get The Message Out Darndale Another Way 5K’. Darndale’s famous community spirit was again to the fore at the free event, which forms part of the Get The Message Out (GTMO) campaign to steer young people away […]

Cancer survivor Mark’s charity challenge for skin disease sufferers
A cancer survivor left fighting for his life after a large tumour was removed from his bowel, is training for a gruelling mountain trek to raise funds for people living with a horrific skin condition. Mark Leaney was rushed to A&E after his body reacted badly to treatment following his operation. But the long-distance runner […]

Splashy Fundraiser : Philly McMahon & Stephanie Preissner Launch Water Babies Splashathon
Water Babies, Ireland’s leading baby and toddler swim school, is excited to launch Water Babies Splashathon 2023, which will raise vital funds for Children’s Health Foundation, supporting Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin, Temple Street, Tallaght and Connolly. Children’s Health Foundation raises vital funds to support sick children and their families in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals and urgent care centres – […]

Hundreds celebrate Charlie Bird’s Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in his beloved Co Wicklow
Hundreds of people today joined Charlie Bird as he led a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans in his beloved Co Wicklow. The sun shone down as Charlie, his wife Claire and their dog Tiger joined volunteers and supporters in Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum. The veteran broadcaster, who is battling Motor Neurone Disease (MND), vowed to continue his […]

Cleaner air ‘could prevent 1, 000 premature deaths a year’ – report
Almost 1,000 lives a year could be saved on the island of Ireland if authorities adopt international guidelines on air pollution, a new report claims today. (Mar30) The major cross-border assessment reveals that around 2,600 premature deaths can be attributed to air pollution – 1,700 in the Republic and 900 in Northern Ireland – annually. […]
John West extends Féile sponsorship and launches youth nutrition programme
John West, sponsors of the GAA’s under-15 annual Féile Peile na nÓg (football) and Féile na nGael (camogie and hurling) competitions today (March 21) announced details of its innovative nutrition programme for young athletes. The company also revealed the extension of its Féile sponsorship until 2025 and a partnership with SuperValu to promote John West […]

Charlie Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month
Charlie Bird will lead a special Hand of Friendship Walk for Samaritans next month. The veteran broadcaster will take part in a 5km walk through Avondale Forest Park in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, with Samaritans volunteers and supporters on Sunday 16th April, at 11am. The Charlie Bird Hand of Friendship Walk with Samaritans is being supported by Coillte, which will […]