![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=150%2C150&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 for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). The … [Read more...] about Seán Kelly officially launches 21st Annual Tour de Munster Charity Cycle
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2017 Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon, Clonmel Sunday 24th September
Ireland Fittest Family Member Ciara Cummins launches the 2017 Tipperary Women's Mini Marathon! Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that the 2017 Tipperary Women's Mini Marathon will take place in Clonmel on Sunday 24th September at the slightly earlier time of 10.45am. Ciara Cummins winning member of Ireland's Fittest Family officially … [Read more...] about 2017 Tipperary Women’s Mini Marathon, Clonmel Sunday 24th September
Sport Makes Major Impact on Life of a Teen “There’s nothing minor about playing Minor”
Sport has the power to change lives. With over 1.7 million people actively participating in sport each week, its role in Irish society cannot be undervalued. The physical and mental benefits of playing sport from a young age are extensive, with individuals developing personal skills and qualities that are then carried in to all facets of adulthood. As a teenager, the … [Read more...] about Sport Makes Major Impact on Life of a Teen “There’s nothing minor about playing Minor”
Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race 2010
Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough seems to be the order of the day when it comes to the Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race. This grueling 36 hour event certainly isn’t for the faint hearted, its name “The Beast” originates from past competitors seeing little beasts and goblins in the mountains and forests of Ballyhoura Country as tiredness and low blood sugar … [Read more...] about Beast of Ballyhoura Adventure Race 2010