The annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle returns for its 13th year, and will take place on Saturday, 8th June, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of routes around Cork Harbour. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome, and they can choose to cover 60km, 90km or 120km. The popular sportive will once again raise vital […]
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Cyclists of all abilities encouraged to join Fort2Fort Charity Cycle 2024 – Saturday, 8th June
The annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle returns for its 13th year, and will take place on Saturday, 8th June, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of routes around Cork Harbour. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome, and they can choose to cover 60km, 90km or 120km. The popular sportive will once again raise vital […]
Ex-prisoner Ger inspired to create major running event
An ex-prisoner and now full-time triathlete who works to combat crime and addiction, has created a major running event in his home area of Darndale. His transformation prompted Ger Redmond to establish the Darndale ‘Another Way 5K’ which will attract hundreds of participants of all abilities to the local park on Saturday, April 27. It […]
Take on the ‘31 Miles in May’ challenge and support dementia care in the Mater Hospital
Challenge yourself to walk, jog or run 31 Miles in May with the Mater Hospital Foundation Put a spring in your step and do something really special for patients with dementia Register today to get your 31 Miles in May t-shirt and miles chart to track your progress Visit www.materfoundation.ie to learn more and sign up now […]
supertri E World Triathlon Champs – spectator event in Elizabeth Olympic Park
Saturday 13th April sees the brand new supertri E World Triathlon Championship, powered by Zwift, take to London’s Aquatics Centre for a dose of next generation, thrilling e-sport, family entertainment. The Men’s and Women’s World Champions will be crowned at this one-day, action packed swim-bike-run race meet. Ahead of Paris 2024, this is your front row ticket to […]
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Ministers launch the Women’s Health Action Plan 2024-2025 Phase 2: An Evolution in Women’s Health
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly, Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler, Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Colm Burke and the Chief Nursing Officer Rachel Kenna have today launched the Women’s Health Action Plan 2024-2025 Phase 2: An Evolution in Women’s Health. This Action Plan aims to build […]
Croí brings civil society and industry together to highlight urgent need for national heart strategy
Croí, the heart and stroke charity has called for the urgent implementation of a new national strategy to tackle cardiovascular health. The call takes centre stage in the charity’s new manifesto, which was launched today. The manifesto, developed in consultation with patient advocates, leading civil society organisations, professional bodies, and voluntary & community groups, outlines […]
New Irish research reveals 1/3 of Irish families now growing fruit and veg at home
2/3 Irish children consuming Recommended Dietary Allowance of fruit and veg 94% of parents believe learning to grow food is an important life skill that all children should learn 9/10 parents feel growing food at school is important 87% believe growing our own food leads to less food waste SuperValu, one of Ireland’s leading […]
Ex-prisoner Ger inspired to create major running event
An ex-prisoner and now full-time triathlete who works to combat crime and addiction, has created a major running event in his home area of Darndale. His transformation prompted Ger Redmond to establish the Darndale ‘Another Way 5K’ which will attract hundreds of participants of all abilities to the local park on Saturday, April 27. It […]
Minister Byrne opens inaugural Forum on Physical Education – ‘Education on the Move’v
Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, is today (Thursday 11th April 2024) opening the inaugural Forum on Physical Education at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. The Forum brings together stakeholders from across the area of physical education, including teachers, school leaders, students, academics and policymakers, to examine how physical activity can be […]
Ireland’s Fittest School Finalists Announced
The top four schools who will progress to the live ‘grand final’ of this year’s competition to find Ireland’s Fittest School 2024 have been announced. They are: Ballyhass National School, Cork; Cliffoney National School, Sligo; Presentation Primary Clonmel, Tipperary and St. Mary’s Touraneena National School, Waterford. Supported by Irish fruit importer Fyffes and tracked […]
Ministers Martin & Byrne publish Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund Review and new Similar Access Requirement
Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, have published a review of the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF), along with a new policy requirement on implementing similar access for men and women to sports facilities funded under the LSSIF. In […]
New menopausal drug “game-changer” for Irish women
A new drug approved for the Irish market is set to help menopausal women beat debilitating hot flushes, experts say. Veoza is a non-hormonal medication designed to stop hot flushes and night sweats and will be fully available here in April. Campaigners have branded the daily tablet a ‘game-changer’ which offers women an alternative to […]
Revive Active Proudly Announces Philip Doyle As The Newest Brand Ambassador
Revive Active is thrilled to announce its newest partnership with Philip Doyle. Philip who hails from Lisburn in Northern Ireland, is an international rower who has been balancing his career as a medical doctor and his rowing career since 2018. Philip started rowing in 2014 while studying at Queen’s University Belfast and stepped into his […]