Walking trails across Ireland to receive almost €1 million in funding
Around 446 walking trails are set to be improved with the funding. The Government is set to provide almost €1 million in funding to 175 community groups across Ireland to assist in managing walking trails throughout the country. Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys announced the move on Wednesday (10 August). Grants of […]
3 years ago
Government confirms €63.5 million in funding for Greenway projects in 13 counties in 2021
The government says nearly €1 million per day will be spent on walking and cycling infrastructure in Ireland next year. Greenway projects in 13 counties will benefit from €63.5 million in funding in 2021, the government has announced. The funding was confirmed by Minister of Transport Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegard Naughton on […]
5 years ago
How fast you walk can be a sign of how well you’ll age
We all know fast-walkers and slow-walkers. A study conducted by professors from many universities – including King’s College London and Duke University in the US – has found a link between a slower walking pace throughout life, and overall health. A study of 1,000 people in Dunedin, New Zealand, which began in 1970 and followed […]
6 years ago
Picture: Touching moment as Rob Heffernan returns home to celebrate his gold medal with his family
Rob Heffernan has become a household name this week after his gold medal in Moscow, and he has returned home today to a hero’s welcome
13 years ago
Lets Go… to Glendalough
Are you looking to take your family on happy, healthy and low-cost adventure? Well pack up the car and Let’s Go to Glendalough.
13 years ago