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. in a time of 34:27. Courtney McGuire from Clonmel A.C. … [Read more...] about Over 20,000 Women take part in the 2023 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon
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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 to support the rising energy costs associated … [Read more...] about Ministers Martin and Byrne invite applications under Phase II of the Sports Energy Support Scheme
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 from addiction and crime and support those … [Read more...] about Huge turnout for second ‘Darndale Another Way 5K’
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 and former footballer has since made an … [Read more...] about Cancer survivor Mark’s charity challenge for skin disease sufferers
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 … [Read more...] about Splashy Fundraiser : Philly McMahon & Stephanie Preissner Launch Water Babies Splashathon