Health

Dublin Simon’s Home Run: “It’s Our Time To End Homelessness”

Dublin Simon’s Home Run: “It’s Our Time To End Homelessness”

Dublin Simon Community has launched its annual ‘Home Run’ campaign, inviting hundreds of walkers, joggers, and runners to complete a new Phoenix Park loop on Saturday 5th October and raise essential funds to end homelessness. This year’s event

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“My Anxiety Tool-box”

“My Anxiety Tool-box”

Nicola Shannon, a renowned Dublin wellness teacher, has unveiled a much needed solution to assist families navigating the challenges of anxiety and stress in children. Approached by countless disheartened parents frustrated and let down by the endless Health Service waiting lists Nicola knew the need

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Five warning signs that may flag burnout

Five warning signs that may flag burnout

Turn2Me, a National Mental Health charity, has published five signs of burnout on its website in the hope of raising awareness of mental health and encouraging people to prioritise self-care. “Burnout has become an increasingly prevalent issue,

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Making Sandymount a neurodivergent-friendly area

Making Sandymount a neurodivergent-friendly area

Two and a half years ago parents in Sandymount decided to make their area a place in which differences are celebrated and a place where all children could feel safe and secure. This was and still is particularly important to this group as their children are neurodiverse. For those of us who are not familiar

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Sandymount Fun Cycle

Sandymount Fun Cycle

On Sunday May 19th, 150 cyclists of all ages and abilities joined in the Sandymount Fun Cycle from Lansdowne Tennis Club to Sandymount Green. The 3km Cycle was organised by Sandymount Cycle Bus as part of Bike Week. For the second year running we had glorious sunshine as we passed by local schools

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Get ready for the 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon!

Get ready for the 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon!

A group of inspiring women came together in Dublin to officially launch the 2024 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. The 10km event, now in its 42nd year, will take place on Sunday June 2nd at 12:30pm. Over 20,000 women are expected to participate this year and the event is open to all those who wish to walk, jog or run

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Comfort in Words

Comfort in Words

There have been many times in my life where I needed to make an important decision or I was worried or stressed about situations I was going through at the time, and at those times I would have a default mode and without even realising it, I would find myself standing in a book shop. I wanted to put a collection of book

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Health Fair Awareness Day at St Vincent’s University Hospital

Health Fair Awareness Day at St Vincent's University Hospital

St Vincent’s University Hospital, located in Elm Park, held their annual Health Awareness day in March past from 10 until 2 o’clock upstairs in the premises and NewsFour went along to see what it was all about. People attended from all over the country sharing their health experiences, alongside

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What to do if Someone is having Seizure #EpilepsyDay 2024

What to do if Someone is having Seizure #EpilepsyDay 2024

In advance of International Epilepsy Day on the 12th of February, Epilepsy Ireland, the national patient organisation supporting people living with the condition, have appealed to local people across Dublin to learn about Seizure First Aid. The organisation is highlighting the importance of knowing

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SPORTSCO achieve the Outstanding Leisure Award in the National Quality Standards Awards 2023

SPORTSCO achieve the Outstanding Leisure Award in the National Quality Standards Awards 2023

For any information regarding membership and facilties at SPORTSCO, please contact our website, www.sportsco.ie. (The National Quality Standard Awards have been in operation since 2001 and are the only industry specific

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