‘Sport’ Archives
Tour de Burren 2013 announced
More than 2,000 cyclists are expected to join former world number 1 cyclist Sean Kelly for the 5th annual An Post Tour de Burren, details of which were announced today. (more...)
Active Ennis Leisure Complex benefits from bench project
A group of Czech and Slovak nationals participating in an Adult Education woodwork and metalwork course this week presented Active Ennis Leisure Complex with three public benches for use at the Highfield Road facility. (more...)
Over 1400 children take part in Kids Run for Fun
The Barringtons Hospital GLR (Great Limerick Run) Kids Run for Fun attracted more than 1400 participants between the ages of 4 and 12 on Saturday, establishing the inaugural event as the largest of its kids for children in Ireland. (more...)
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTOCALL (reminder) Great Limerick Run Kids Run for Fun
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTOCALL Great Limerick Run Kids Run for Fun WHEN: Saturday 4th May 2013 at 1pm WHERE: University of Limerick WHAT: More than 1,500 children (4-12 yrs) will participate in the inaugural Barringtons Hospital Great Limerick Run Kids Run for Fun, Ireland’s largest single mass participation event for children. The event will [...]
PHOTOCALL REMINDER Launch of An Post Rás na mBan 2013
WHAT: Full details of Ireland's top international stage cycle race for women, An Post Rás na mBan, will be announced. Olympic medallist and An Post Rás na mBan patron Sonia O'Sullivan will be present to discuss her life post athletics, her interest in cycling and her support for Ireland's premier women's cycle race. For race details see: [...]
County Limerick schools getting active
The County Limerick Local Sports Partnership is teaming up with over a dozen primary schools across Limerick to promote physical activity for hundreds of primary pupils. (more...)
World Rugby’s oldest trophy lands in Northern Ireland
The oldest trophy in world rugby arrived in Northern Ireland today as part of a tour of Ireland and the UK ahead of this year’s Rugby League World Cup. (more...)
World Rugby’s oldest trophy lands in Ireland
Dublin, IRELAND - An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. today (Wednesday, 17 April 2013) officially marked the arrival in Ireland of the Rugby League World Cup Trophy, the oldest trophy in world rugby. (more...)
PHOTOCALL Launch of An Post Rás na mBan 2013
WHAT: Full details of Ireland's top international stage cycle race for women, An Post Rás na mBan, will be announced. Olympic medallist and An Post Rás na mBan patron Sonia O'Sullivan will be present to discuss her life post athletics, her interest in cycling and her support for Ireland's premier women's cycle race. For race details see: [...]
PHOTOCALL (time change) Taoiseach welcomes arrival of World Cup Trophy to Ireland
WHAT: An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. will officially mark the arrival of the Rugby League World Cup Trophy to Ireland. The Taoiseach will be joined by Her Excellency Dr Ruth Adler (Australian Ambassador to Ireland) and Mr. Shaun Quinn (Chief Executive, Failte Ireland) at the Photocall. WHERE: Office of An Taoiseach, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin [...]
PHOTOCALL Taoiseach welcomes arrival of World Cup Trophy to Ireland
WHAT: An Taoiseach Enda Kenny T.D. will officially mark the arrival of the Rugby League World Cup Trophy to Ireland. The Taoiseach will be joined by Her Excellency Dr Ruth Adler (Australian Ambassador to Ireland) and Mr. Shaun Quinn (Chief Executive, Failte Ireland) at the Photocall. WHERE: Office of An Taoiseach, Upper Merrion Street, Dublin [...]
ADVISORY Mayor of Derry welcomes arrival of World Cup Trophy to Northern Ireland
WHAT: Mayor of Derry, Councillor Kevin Campbell will be joined by representatives of Failte Ireland and Rugby League Ireland in marking the arrival of the Rugby League World Cup Trophy in Derry City of Culture 2013. WHERE: City Walls facing on to the Guildhall, Derry. WHEN: Friday, 19th April, 2013, at 11.30 a.m. Note to Editor: The [...]
Evelyn Cusack to launch 2013 Boru3peaks Challenge
Met Éireann Meteorologist and outdoor enthusiast, Evelyn Cusack will officially launch the 2013 Boru3Peaks event in Killaloe on Wednesday, April 24th next. (more...)
Rugby legend helps launch Ireland’s largest mass participation event for children
The Great Limerick Run in association with the Limerick Sports Partnerships and the HSE Health Promotion Unit today announced details of Ireland’s largest single mass participation event for children, the Barringtons Hospital Great Limerick Run Kids Run for Fun. (more...)
Dates announced for Boru3peaks Challenge
The second annual Boru3peaks Challenge will take place in the hills surrounding Killaloe/Ballina and Lough Derg on the weekend of October 12-13th, organisers have announced. (more...)
Jerry Flannery to help launch Kids Run for Fun
WHAT: The Limerick Sports Partnerships and the HSE Health Promotion Unit will announce details of Ireland’s largest single mass participation event for children, the Great Limerick Run Kids Run for Fun. Former Munster and Irish international rugby legend Jerry Flannery will facilitate a training session for students of Milford National School in [...]
Local community members honoured at Castleconnell ceremony
Members of the Caherconlish Millennium Centre, a rower from Ballybrickane and a community activist from Caherconlish have been honoured at a Civic Recognition ceremony hosted by the Castleconnell Electoral Area Committee of Limerick County Council. (more...)
Gerry Flannery to help launch Kids Run for Fun
Gerry Flannery to help launch Kids Run for Fun WHAT: The Limerick Sports Partnerships and the HSE Health Promotion Unit will announce details of Ireland’s largest single mass participation event for children, the Great Limerick Run Kids Run for Fun. Former Munster and Irish international rugby legend Gerry Flannery will facilitate a training [...]
PHOTOCALL Civic Recognition Ceremony for Colm Flynn
WHAT: A Civic Recognition Ceremony will be held in honour of Colm Flynn for his contribution to boxing and sport in general in County Clare and beyond over many years. The reception, which was originally scheduled to be held on 11 March, will be hosted by Mayor of Clare, Cllr. Pat Daly. You are invited to attend. Photograph and interview [...]