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Daniel Craig hails ‘heroic’ fathers on suicide prevention charity trek

Three men whose daughters took their own lives have received a message of support from James Bond actor Daniel Craig, who described their latest charity campaign as “heroic”. The fathers appeared on BBC Breakfast to raise awareness for their charity ...

22 Sept 2022 at 12:02

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Platinum Jubilee celebrations begin in Northern Ireland with 42-gun salute

A 42-gun salute has been fired at Hillsborough Castle as celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee began across Northern Ireland. Members of the 206 Ulster Battery of the Royal Artillery fired from three guns outside the castle as ...

02 Jun 2022 at 16:31

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KCC cautiously supports rainbow walk project

Kildare County Council is to provide a “rainbow walk” at a pedestrian crossing site. It follows a request from Cllr Angela Feeney that at least one crossing be approved “as a symbol of inclusion”. Temporary rainbow walks were placed near the ...

14 Dec 2021 at 19:00

National News

Former Government Minister, MEP and TD clocks up 6 million steps

A well known former Government Minister, MEP and TD has clocked up more than 4,575 kms - which equates to more than six million steps - by walking every day for the past two years. Donegal native Pat ‘the Cope’ Gallagher (73) has clocked up ...

27 Dec 2021 at 16:29

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EXPLAINED: How fast you walk is as important as doing 10,000 steps

How fast you walk is just as important as how many steps you take in a day, research suggests. Studies found that walking 10,000 steps a day was associated with a lower risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death. But experts also ...

13 Sept 2022 at 10:30

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No walkways through Naas estates without consultation

No public walkways will be created through Naas estates without the residents being consulted. Fears that a walkway was being constructed leading from Morell Close to Monread Road were allayed at a Naas Municipal District meeting in ...

26 Oct 2021 at 17:00

National News

31 new walking trails announced - has your county been included?

A total of 31 new trails across 13 counties are to be added to the ‘Walk’s Scheme’, which aims to open up our countryside to local walkers, hikers and tourists. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD ...

29 Sept 2021 at 11:45

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School in Naas, County Kildare, is crowned Ireland’s Walking School of the Year

Piper’s Hill College of Naas was named one of Ireland’s Travel Schools of the Year (Walking Mode) at a ceremony in Dublin on Tuesday last. An Taisce Green-Schools presented the school with their award at the event honouring ...

26 Apr 2023 at 16:35

National News

Taking 8,000 steps just once or twice a week can reduce risk of early death

Walking 8,000 step just one or two days a week could significantly reduce the risk of an early death, according to a study released this week. The 8,000 step mark is about 6.4 kilometers or four miles. A total of 3101 ...

29 Mar 2023 at 17:21

National News

'Humans are a social species' - Irish mental health charity urges people to go outside

An Irish mental health charity is encouraging people to get outside today (Mar 30) for 'Take a Walk in the Park Day'. According to Turn2Me, there are many links between being around nature and improved mental health, ...

30 Mar 2023 at 13:05

National News

Man attempts to set Guinness World Record by travelling across Ireland on one wheel

An Irish man is attempting to set a new Guinness World Record travelling between the northernmost and southernmost points of Ireland using an unusual method of transport. Eamonn Keaveney's record attempt is ...

11 Sept 2023 at 10:23

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Kildare’s Alzheimer’s Memory Walk to take place at Moore Abbey Forest

The Alzheimer’s Annual Memory Walk takes place at over 30 locations across Ireland, including one area within County Kildare. The event gives families, friends and those living with dementia the ...

11 Sept 2023 at 11:35

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