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This is the final week for non-profits and voluntary groups to enter The Coca-Cola Thank You Fund, with the deadline of June 29 th at 6pm fast approaching. €125,000 is available from the Fund - in five separate €25,000 grants - for projects that reflect new ideas to get people more active, more often. Applications for the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund 2015 can be made at www.coca-cola.ie/thankyou...

It’s that time of year again and we have to take off the overcoats and let it all hang out! If you didn’t get round to earning your summer body during those cold winter months, then here are some tips and pointers on how to get holiday fit using the simple and free amenities right on our doorstep, along with some food tips and holiday fitness top tips! Firstly, we are going to look at your...

Facing into the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, I’m upping my game when it comes to my own training. The rewards to be reaped from getting active are many, both physically and mentally. I know people can be intimidated and apprehensive about exercising, just remember you’re not competing with anyone. Getting active is purely for you own benefit, and more importantly, enjoyment. Check out some handy...

No matter what age or size you are, being active on a daily basis is so important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle! Eating healthy food will definitely help you on road to a better you, but in my experience, the ‘healthy glow’ comes from a combination of being active and eating healthy. It’s so easy to discipline yourself into a more active lifestyle, but the question is, are you dedicated...

Lorraine Ho, Founder, Bootcamp Ireland and Coca-Cola Thank You Fund Judge Don’t you just love being Irish? I do! I’m living in Dublin most of my life and after spending a few years in other countries like Australia and America enjoying their outdoor lifestyle I have come to appreciate what fantastic outdoor spaces our own country has to offer. With the help and encouragement of an army buddy...

Tina Murphy, Founder, Run with Tina and Coca-Cola Thank You Fund Judge In December 2008, I had been unemployed for nearly 6 months and was unable to find a job in my field no matter what I tried. I had only recently moved to Dublin so not only did I feel like I had completely fallen off the career ladder, I also felt very isolated as aside from my then husband, I only knew one other person in...

After a young boy told his mother he had no friends to celebrate his 11th birthday with, his mum decided to make him a “Happy Birthday Colin” page on Facebook. The 10 year old has a condition similar to Asperger's syndrome, which affects his social skills and his ability to make friends at school. According to his mum, little Colin is often laughed at and has no choice but to have lunch in...

An exercise-loving mum has received criticism for posting a picture of her toned body on Facebook, with the caption: 'What's your excuse?' Mum-of-three Maria Kang (32) from Los Angeles, California, runs a non-profit business called Fitness without Borders, which promotes physical education in schools and local communities. In the picture posted to her followers, Kang appears with her...

A number of Irish primary schools have been reaping the rewards of meditation time for students. Children are using it in the school yard during moments of conflict and other pupils say it has helped them ward off nervousness during exams. Teachers have noted the improvement in children’s concentration and say it has worked as an anger-management strategy. One principal even said meditation...

Why did you choose Mount Carmel Hospital for your maternity care? I chose Mount Carmel Hospital as my sister in law had her three children there and spoke very highly about the standard of care, I felt there was a calm atmosphere when I came to visit her at the hospital. Were you aware of the Special Care Baby Unit in Mount Carmel Hospital and the critical care we can provide to premature babies...