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<p>If you take 10,000 steps a day you can reduce your blood pressure, have more stable glucose levels and improve sleep patterns and mood. </p>

health and wellbeing

How walking 10,000 steps a day can impact blood pressure, sleep patterns and mood

Walking upwards of 10,000 steps a day is the key point for improving health

<p>How to stay safe on the road this winter, whether your on foot or on wheels</p>

motoring

Life Hack: Cold weather tips for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians

<p>A CGI of how Dublin's Gardiner Street might look following the implementation of the draft Dublin City Centre Transport Plan 2023, published Wednesday. Picture: Dublin City Council</p>

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Radical plan proposes banning cars from some parts of Dublin city

outdoors

In the footsteps of St Patrick — hills, hikes and heroics

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Dog walkers urged to take care as RNLI rescue two people in two weeks

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Ancient pilgrim trail is Ireland's answer to the Spanish Camino

Silhouettes of people enjoying the sunset on the atlantic ocean

New Year, new you? Here are 20 quirky clubs and activities to try in Cork in 2023

Looking to step outside of your comfort zone and try something new? There are plenty of groups, clubs, and activities to get stuck into this year in Cork

Tue, 17 Jan, 2023

Eat a dollop of yoghurt, stand on one leg: 10 healthy habits to kickstart your new year

These low-cost steps will improve your wellbeing and deliver impressive benefits

Fri, 06 Jan, 2023

How fast you walk is as important as doing 10,000 steps – study

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.

Mon, 12 Sep, 2022

Dr Catherine Conlon: Walking is a boon for public health and emissions reduction

Active travel has the potential not only to slash carbon emissions and air pollution but, critically, increase longevity and enhance physical and mental health

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

Michael Moynihan: 'My' fox is a reminder that the environment starts at my own front door

Cork's flourishing urban wildlife reminds us that, rather than being some exotic elsewhere, biodiversity is part of all our lives

Thu, 28 Apr, 2022

10 outdoor activities for family fun in Munster

The best family-friendly walks, cycles and outdoor adventures from coastal routes to forest walks across the province

Wed, 06 Apr, 2022

Five scenic Munster walks to escape the crowds over the sunny St Patrick's weekend

This year there's a double bank holiday and a hint of sunshine in the weather forecast - the perfect walking combo

Wed, 16 Mar, 2022

Pete the Vet: How to keep yourself and your pet safe on dark winter walks

Pete the Vet gives us his tips on walking your pet this season, from high viz strips to non-slip footwear

Mon, 22 Nov, 2021

Derval O'Rourke: My one-pot chicken stew is an ideal family dinner

This recipe ticks all the boxes for simplicity and taste

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Can rural Ireland survive the Covid-19 fallout?

Before pandemic supports evaporate, we need radical new policies including the creation of remote working hubs

Mon, 07 Jun, 2021

Critical path: Tensions blow up over preferred route for Cork's Lee to Sea greenway

Decision to route path along busy road rather than on the waterside have angered some — but residents have defended the choice

Sat, 01 May, 2021

Colm O'Regan: I can’t wait for this EFFING lockdown to end so I can walk around Cork

In early childhood there are the various milky things, then childy foods, then nibbles of adults’ food. But then you start to notice their impact on the groceries

Sun, 11 Apr, 2021

Rebel City walking: Discovering Cork on foot

Dr. Ethel Crowley is a sociologist and writer. She took to the streets of Cork during lockdown and discovered little pockets of happiness there

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

Cork to benefit from a €45m 'game-changing' investment in walking and cycling projects

A €45m investment in dozens of walking and cycling projects in Cork has been described as the true start of a “game-changing” transport plan for the city region.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2021

Park life: Juggling weather, Covid, and event planning

Phoenix Park superintendent Paul McDonnell tells John Daly that it's business as usual in spite of restrictions and busier than ever

Thu, 28 Jan, 2021

Disabled Wonder Woman fundraiser, 6, finally speaks to ‘inspiration’ Gal Gadot

A six-year-old disabled girl who completed a gruelling walking challenge dressed as Wonder Woman has finally spoken to the actress who portrays the Marvel character.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2020

Calls to light up Cork's rejuvenated Marina this winter

Calls are growing for one of Cork's best-loved public amenities to be lit in the winter evenings to allow families, cyclists, and essential frontline workers to maximise their exercise times during the Covid-19 pandemic's next phase.

Mon, 26 Oct, 2020

14 walks to get you out during the Covid-19 outbreak that respect social distancing guidelines

We might have to keep our distance from each other, at least two metres according to HSE guidelines, but we can still go out.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Mary McAleese is walking tall across Ireland in new TV show

Mary McAleese, in a new TV series, walks and talks with some of our finest sportspeople and campaigners, writes Ailin Quinlan

Thu, 09 Jan, 2020

Our bodies were not designed to be sitting at a desk - the mental benefits of walking

From toddlers to OAPs, everyone will feel the mental benefits of walking — our bodies were not designed to be sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day, writes Dan MacCarthy.

Fri, 30 Aug, 2019

Ageing with attitude: How Lesley is blazing a new trail in life

She was enjoying her job as a management consultant but a change in career has Lesley Emin feeling as high as the tallest peaks in the west, she tells Lorna Siggins.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2019

NTA doubled spending on walking and cycling infrastructure in last year to €21.6m

The National Transport Authority has almost doubled spending on walking and cycling infrastructure over the past year. It is also in the process of establishing a cyling office.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2019

Ten minute brisk walk better than 10,000 steps, experts say

Adults should walk briskly for 10 minutes a day to stay healthy rather than focusing on distance or the quantity of steps, health officials have said.

Tue, 05 Jun, 2018

Walking festival to celebrate rhododendron

A plant, vilified by many for being invasive and allegedly causing damage to woodlands and the environment, is to be celebrated in a Co Tipperary community.

Mon, 28 May, 2018

Council considers banning dogs from walking areas

Cork County Council officials are exploring creating dog-free walking areas in towns and villages in an attempt to cut down on dog fouling.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2018

RSA warns of 'added dangers and challenges' in winter months

Road safety chiefs are urging everyone to take extra care on the roads after two fatalities over the weekend.

Mon, 13 Nov, 2017

'I dream of walking every other night', says wheelchair user

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

Pilgrim paths bring a taste of the Camino back to Ireland

The Camino of St James has been the walking tourism phenomenon of the 21st

Mon, 17 Jul, 2017

Rob Heffernan never stands still

He has finally collected his Olympic medal but Rob Heffernan remains as committed to improvement as ever as he vows to ‘go to war’ one last time. He just wishes people wouldn’t take it so personally when he pushes to raise standards for all Irish athletes.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2016

Karen Walsh: We lack clear laws on land use and paths for country walks

Ireland lacks clear laws on land use and paths for walks while New Zealand has unimpeded access to walking tracks throughout the countryside.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Damage on Croagh Patrick due to erosion may leave access severely restricted

It’s Ireland’s holy mountain, but access may soon have to be cut off, or at least severely restricted, due to worsening erosion, writes Donal Hickey. 

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

A case for 'people walkers'

A recent video has revealed a 'weird job' that you may not have heard (or thought) of before.

Fri, 02 Sep, 2016

Your interactive graphical #RioOlympics guide to ... walking

Don't be caught out. Here's the bluffers guide to the Olympic walking events which take place on August 12 and 19.

Tue, 09 Aug, 2016

Solace in the mountains: The lengths a man will walk after the death of his child

Gerard Sheehy found solace and a new sense of purpose in the mountains following the the death of his young daughter, says Dan MacCarthy.          .

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

Teacher climbs mountain with washing machine on his back for a great cause

A teacher from Waterford has completed the gruelling task of carrying a washing machine up Slievenamon mountain in a challenge for charity.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Damages award a set back for walkers in Ireland

Earlier this month the walking community in Ireland was greatly alarmed to learn that a woman, who slipped and cut her knee on a boardwalk when walking The Wicklow Way, was awarded €40,000 damages against the National Parks & Wildlife Service who had installed it, writes Damien Enright

Thu, 28 Apr, 2016

Olive Loughnane knew golden moment would arrive