A family of “serial” Guinness World Record breakers are attempting to smash 5 new records this Christmas to support the work of humanitarian aid agency, GOAL. The Hickson family from Annascaul, Co. Kerry, are to undertake their latest world record-breaking attempts to promote the much-loved annual GOAL Mile, which due to COVID-19 is going virtual this year. GOAL … [Read more...] about Kerry family pledge to smash 5 new world records to support the virtual GOAL Mile
Study to examine whether vitamin D can offer protection from Covid-19
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University (LBU) in collaboration with the Defence Medical Services are looking to examine whether vitamin D can offer protection from Covid-19 as part of a study amid mounting evidence the supplement could be beneficial. The project is investigating the time period during which antibodies develop for SARS-CoV-2, the causative virus of … [Read more...] about Study to examine whether vitamin D can offer protection from Covid-19
Olympic Federation of Ireland announces FBD Insurance as official sponsor of the expanding ‘Dare to Believe’ programme
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has announced FBD Insurance as the sponsor of this year’s ‘Dare to Believe’ Olympic Schools Programme. Ireland’s homegrown insurer is the Official Sponsor of Team Ireland on the road to Tokyo, and this extension of the sponsorship will allow ‘Dare to Believe’ to continue to grow and inspire schoolchildren nationwide. Today’s … [Read more...] about Olympic Federation of Ireland announces FBD Insurance as official sponsor of the expanding ‘Dare to Believe’ programme
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 hours of exclusive quality content on … [Read more...] about Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre announces “1000 Suns Online Yoga and Resilience Summit”
If She Can’t See It, She Can’t Be It – Research Shows 20×20 Has Had A Strong Impact On Irish Culture Around Women In Sport – But There’s Still More To Be Done
80% of the population are more of aware of women’s sport since the launch of 20x20 61% are more likely to support women’s sport since the launch of 2020 75% of men say 20x20 changed their mindset positively towards women’s sport 42% of women say they are participating in more sport and physical activity than in 2018 due to awareness of 20x20 50% of the population … [Read more...] about If She Can’t See It, She Can’t Be It – Research Shows 20×20 Has Had A Strong Impact On Irish Culture Around Women In Sport – But There’s Still More To Be Done