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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

National News

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

Christmas In Laois

Clonaslee Walk on hybrid path for St Stephen's Day in Laois

The much anticipated St. Stephen’s Day Walk in Clonaslee is back and the organisers are looking forward to welcoming you to the Laois village for what will be the 29th edition of this vital fundraiser for Laois Hospice. The decision was made ...

16 Dec 2021 at 14:23

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

Arts & Entertainment

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

Christmas In Laois

Vital hospice fundraising Laois St Stephen's Day Walk returns in the Slieve Blooms

We’re officially on the one month countdown to the Clonaslee St Stephen’s Day Walk 2021 which sets out once again to raise vital funds for Laois Hospice. The organisers have been working away in the background in recent months to come ...

27 Nov 2021 at 13:53

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 11:40

Your Community

Laois community hits the mark with thousands of euro for vital Laois Hospice care

Care provided for people in need of hospice care in Laois has received a big boost thanks to the funds raised by the latest edition of the St Stephen's Day Walk in Clonslee. The Committee of Clonaslee St.Stephens Day Walk ...

01 May 2022 at 21:23

Your Community

Vital volunteers present huge cheque to fund hospice care in Laois

The Clonaslee St Stephen's Day Walk volunteers gathered in April to present cheque for more than €30,000 to the Laois Hospice Foundation to fund the vital care the charity provides. A grand total of €32,098 was accepted ...

13 May 2023 at 21:52

Local News

'Walk with us' - Laois locals urged to wear wellies to support bereaved farm families

Ireland's only support network for farm families impacted by serious injury and sudden death is encouraging people to support their inaugural fundraiser. Embrace FARM is inviting people to wear wellies wherever they ...

11 Jan 2024 at 13:30

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 ...

29 Mar 2023 at 17:21

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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