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Keeping Well and Staying Active During The Covid-19 Lockdown
Avid runner and professional therapist Dermot McCarthy offers his top tips for keeping well and staying active during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Dublin Devils: promoting inclusive football in the LGBTQ community for 15 years
We caught up with Eddie from the Dublin Devils to learn more about his experience with the team, the benefits of sports participation with his peers, and what the Devils have planned for the year ahead!
Bear Strong: Strongman Chris McNaghten on mental health, weightlifting and community
We caught up with Chris “Big Bear” McNaghten ahead of his mental health and wellness event next month! Keep reading to find out more about his background, his struggles with mental health, and why you should attend one of his talks!
FARE and Sporting Pride Unite to Promote Diversity & Inclusion in Football
As part of the FARE Network's Football People action weeks Sporting Pride hosted an event which brought together members of the LGBTQ+ community living in Direct Provision and Dublin's LGBTQ+ inclusive football teams for a day of fun, friendship and sport, all in the name of promoting inclusion and tackling discrimination in football. Read on below to find out more!
Phoenix Tigers: LGBTQ+ Women's Football Team Still Going Strong after Fifteen Years
We caught up with Ginell from the Phoenix Tigers to find out more about the club and how joining this team can have a positive impact on your wellbeing.
Health Promoting activities for LGBTQ+ Community in Galway
The team at Teach Solais in Galway are doing tremendous work to keep the LGBTQ+ community active and engaged throughout the year. A number of successful activities have been organised in recent times, all of which are highlighted below in our post from Helen, a Coordinator with Teach Solais.
Launch of The Oscar Wilde's Men's Hockey Club: New and Old Players Welcome
We recently caught up Cormac McKay of the Oscar Wilde LGBT+ Men's hockey club to chat about his new inclusive club and why you should consider joining them for their first season of training!
Success at the European LGBTI+ Games in Rome for Team Ireland
Now that the dust has finally settled on a fabulous few days at the 2019 EuroGames it's time to reflect on what an amazing experience it was for Team Ireland.
In4Squash: Dublin's only LGBT Squash Club
We caught up with Tania from Dublin based LGBT Squash club In4Squash to chat about her experience of the club and why you should join!
LGBTQ+ Sports and Wellness Opportunities in Cork
A number of different groups and organisations are working towards promoting physical activity and better health within the LGBTQ+ community in Cork. Below is an outline of some of the work which is being done.
Emerald Warriors "Try With Pride" for Union 2019
We caught up with Michael from Ireland's only LGBT inclusive rugby team, the Emerald Warriors, to chat about their upcoming tournament, the importance of having visible LGBT champions in sport, and how you can get involved in Union Cup 2019.
Tackling Homophobia in Irish Sport
Sporting Pride will endeavour to make sports a more welcoming environment for our community in a number of different ways, one of which is tackling homophobia in Irish sport and making the sporting environment a more inclusive and welcoming place for the LGBTQ+ community.
Launch of Pink Ladies Hockey 2019 with Kate
We caught up with Kate, captain of the Pink Ladies, to chat about her experiences with the team and what people can expect if they join them for the new season, which kicks off with an open night next Friday.
Couch to 5K with Orla
We caught up with Dublin Frontrunners member Orla to talk about her experience in the Frontrunners and to find out more about their Couch to 5k programme which kicked off last Saturday.