Health&Fitness

MUNSTER Technological University (MTU) and the HSE have joined forces to create Aclú,  a new mental health initiative. The initiative seeks to address enduring mental illness (EMI) recovery using physical activity, nutrition and digital technology. A launch event will take place on Thursday ,September 22nd from 2.00-5.00pm at the MTU […]

THE Irish Cancer Society has announced that it will be offering free health checks in Manor West Shopping Centre, Tralee this week. As part of the ‘Your Health Matters’ Early Detection Roadshow, nurses will administer health checks to the public from 9am – 6pm on Thursday, August 18 and Friday, August 19, […]

THERE was a fantastic show of community support at Austin Stacks GAA Club on Thursday evening to join a local woman for the final leg of her 100k in June fundraiser. Lauren Barrett is a member of the ladies club in Stacks and she took on the challenge in aid […]

DON’T forget that a road race to support Mary Gardiner’s 100km in 30 days campaign for Breast Cancer Ireland takes place on this Friday night.. Michelle Greaney from MG Coaching is organising the 3k run which takes place at 7pm in Blennerville. The route takes runners from the bridge at Blennerville, […]

A ROAD race will take place in Tralee next week to support Mary Gardiner’s 100km in 30 days campaign for Breast Cancer Ireland. Michelle Greaney from MG Coaching is organising the run which takes place on Friday, June 24 at 7pm in Blennerville. The route takes runners from the bridge at […]

THERE’S just days to go until fun-loving, active, souls take on a route through some of the most scenic areas of the county for the St Pats GAA Club Dingle Way Challenge. Taking place on Sunday, June 5, around 250 walkers are set to take on the challenge which sadly […]

Mary O’Donnell, of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic in the Bon Secours in Tralee, on tackling cellulite at the clinic… Is cellulite affecting your confidence? It is estimated 85% of females, over the age of 21 and older have cellulite. Cellulite is more common in females, often due to […]

AFTER two years of Covid restrictions, Kilmoyley Tidy Towns has announced the return of its 5/10K fundraising run which will take place on Sunday, May 29 at 10am. It will follow the usual 5K route from St Erc’s Primary School to the School Cross on to O’ Sullivan’s Lerrig Stores […]

AN event on Sunday saw ladies get tips and advice for getting and staying healthy as summer approaches. ‘Connect With Your Health’ at The Rose Hotel was organised by Margaret Kissane of Connect Publications and Events and saw a host of experts in the fields of health, beauty, fitness, nutrition and […]

CONNECT Kerry is hosting a special event this Sunday giving tips and advice for getting your health back on track as summer approaches. They have teamed up with a host of experts to bring the ladies of Kerry a wealth of knowledge to help keep you find a better, healthier […]

Mary O’Donnell of the Cosmetic and Hair Restoration Clinic at the Bon Secours in Tralee on treatments available at the clinic… Thinning hair is something that affects 70% of men and hereditary hair loss with age is the most common cause. If this is affecting you and you want to […]

CONNECT Kerry is hosting a special event next month giving tips and advice for getting your health back on track They have teamed up with a host of experts to bring the ladies of Kerry a wealth of knowledge to help keep you on track and find a better healthier […]

THE Kerry Sports Academy has a range of course beginning from next Monday to get you fit for the summer. The classes take place at various times of the day to suit anyone who can find the time to get some exercise. Monday sees a full body circuit training class […]

THE Born To Run Tralee Marathon Club have launched their first run series to take place over the coming months. The club is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and its hoped current, past and future members, as well as anyone else in the wider running community, will take part […]

A SPECIAL event will be held this Saturday to raise funds to support recently arrived Ukrainian families in Kerry. Dr Mary McCaffrey of the Scotia Clinic is presenting ‘Everything You Wanted To Know About The Menopause’ on Saturday, April 9 from 5pm to 7pm at the Brandon Hotel in Tralee. […]

A SPECIAL event will be held on Saturday week to raise funds to support recently arrived Ukrainian families in Kerry. Dr Mary McCaffrey of the Scotia Clinic is presenting ‘Everything You Wanted To Know About The Menopause’ on Saturday, April 9 from 5pm to 7pm at the Brandon Hotel in […]

NATIONAL Arthritis Week takes place this year on April 4-10 and the local branch of Arthritis Ireland are encouraging people living with arthritis to ‘get physical’. The theme this year is “Let’s Get Physical!” and is based around physical activity and its importance for people living with arthritis. Arthritis Ireland […]

THE Run For The Rock in memory of the late Paul Lucey will return once again on May Bank Holiday Monday, May 2. This is the 4th Paul Lucey Run for the Rock, but perhaps the most significant as the importance of  exercise and friendship have been to the fore […]

Kerry Sports Academy at the MTU Campus in Tralee has a very special Lent gym offer which can be availed of over the next week. If you call them before Wednesday, March 9, you can get 40 days gym membership for just €40! It’s an amazing offer worth availing of, […]

SPRING is here (sort of) and people are getting more active as we look forward to the weather improving and longer evenings ahead. The Kerry Sports Academy is the perfect place to get in shape this season and there are a range of classes beginning from this Monday, February 28, […]

THE benefits of being part of team sports will be promoted at a special recruitment day for girls and ladies at St Pats GAA Club this Sunday. The ‘Give It A Go’ morning from 10.30am at the club grounds in Blennerville is open to all girls and ladies in the […]

THERE was a remarkable turnout on Sunday morning for the Kerins O’Rahillys 10K/5K Run from the clubhouse on Strand Road. Around 400 people of all ages took part in the event held in memory of Marie Nix who sadly passed away in November 2020. It was one of the first runs […]

THERE’S just days to go until the Kerins O’Rahillys 10K/5K Run which takes place on Sunday, January 30 from the Strand Road Clubhouse and there’s still time to register. The race honours one of the club’s dearly loved and sadly missed members, Marie Nix and a medal with her image […]

THERE’S just over three weeks to go until a popular running event returns to after a break of two years. Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching is organising the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race which takes place from The Rose Hotel on Saturday, February 12 at 11am and places […]

THE countdown is truly on for the Kerins O Rahillys 10K/5K Run which takes place on January 30 and honours one of the club’s dearly loved and sadly missed members, Marie Nix. Having played and won senior championships with Austin Stacks, Marie became more of a Strand Road supporter as the […]

KERRY Sports Academy and the Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership are joining forces to deliver a men’s only fitness programme called ‘Men On The Move’. The programme is a ​6-week physical activity programme aimed at supporting men to become active and improve their health in a fun and sociable environment. It’s open to […]

AFTER a break of two years, the annual Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run and 5k fun run is set to return on Sunday, January 30 and will remember a much-loved club stalwart. Held in association with FBD Insurance, this year’s run will honour the memory of Marie Nix who passed away […]

WE may be entering the season of excess, but think ahead to January when it’ll be time to work off the turkey and ham and get back to a healthier lifestyle. Well to this end, the good folks at Kerry Sports Academy have an amazing offer for this Black Friday […]

IT’S the time of year for spooky fun and the folks over at Tralee Parkrun are getting in on the action again. Pre-COVID times, a great effort was made by them during the Halloween weekend to get into the spirit of things and their fancy dress run returns after a […]

KILLORGLIN’S two Olympians have rowed-in with their support for the 2021 Kerry Mental Health & Wellbeing Fest by coming on board as Ambassadors for the event from 9th to 16thOctober. Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley, who recently competed for Ireland in the rowing at the Tokyo Games, have asked people […]