Be active and get exercise in Laois over Christmas

Laois Sports Partnership encourages the people of Laois to keep active this Christmas in Laois.

They say this time of year, can be a time to unwind, take a well-earned break and spend time with friends and family. It is important to enjoy your festive season and find balance.

LSP advise that by keeping active can be achieved in a wholesome way, by walking your dog, taking a stroll or join in with one of the many charitable runs and walks over the Christmas and New Year period. 

For those who would like to work up more of a sweat, they suggest visiting the parkrun in Vicarstown every Saturday from 9:30am.

Another option is to  make use of an outdoor green gym near you or follow one of the exercise videos on the LSP website www.laoissports.ie/slainte-care/

“We thank you all for your continued support and involvement throughout 2023.

“We hope you have a safe and Happy Christmas, and we look forward to sharing our exciting plans with you for 2024,” says LSP.

Visit www.laoissports.ie for a full list of events taking place this Christmas.

The advice is issued as part of the Laois Connects initiative, co-ordinated by Laois County Council, has sought to promote Health and wellbeing in Laois since 2013.

The committee is made up of representatives from the HSE, Mental Healthy Ireland, Mountmellick Community School, Healthy Laois, Laois PPN, Healthy Laois, Laois Sports Partnership, Youthwork Ireland Laois, Laois Library Service, Jigsaw Laois Offaly, Laois Offaly Education and Training Board, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Age Friendly Laois and Laois Sports and Leisure section.

These various agencies and bodies are committed to providing support, information and activities to promote & support Health & Wellbeing in our communities.