Monkstown News

Why not take part in a fun social walk in a local park and burn off some of those Christmas calories?

As part of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnerships aim to encourage residents of the County to get active, a free walking event will be held on the morning of the 14th January in Marlay Park. This event is being held in conjunction with the Irish Sports Council and RTE’s Operation Transformation programme. On this day every County in Ireland will have a similar walking event to cater for all levels of fitness, but in particular those looking to start exercising again.
Meeting at 10.45am beside the new playground at the College Road entrance to Marlay Park, the 4km route will be around the picturesque park, based on pathways and suitable for all levels of walker. Supported by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, this event will provide the perfect chance to put those New Years resolutions into action.

Speaking in advance of the event, Shane McArdle, Coordinator with the Sports Partnership remarked, “Getting active makes such a big difference to your health, helping to reduce stress, ease back pain and reduce the risk of heart disease. For heart health adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity, such as brisk walking, five days a week. By taking part in these types of events, local people can become more aware of the excellent parks available in the County and how walking can be made social and fun.”

Trained walking leaders will be present on the day for a helping hand and information on the history of park. All are very welcome and encouraged to attend.

For further information on this event and to register your interest please contact Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership at 01-2719502 or sportspartnership@dlrcoco.ie.
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DLR Events presents
KICKSTART 2012
An outdoor family activity day in the People’s Park
Sunday 22nd January from 12 to 3pm

With Christmas and New Years officially, over there’s no more excuses to ignore all the resolutions. So  why not banish those winter blues and come and kick-start 2012 with a free family activity day that promises to get the whole family moving & put some much needed colour in back in everyone’s cheeks!
Once again Kickstart 2012 aims to get people out and about after the excesses of Christmas to having some fun. If your New Year Resolution is to get fit and healthy for 2012 then make sure you come to the Peoples Park, Dun Laoghaire on Sunday 22nd January from 12 to 3pm.
The DLR Sports Department will be on hand with some sporty fun and DLR Leisure Services will be in the park and ready to offer their fitness assessment as well as information on the DLR leisure centres in the county.
There will be bouncy castles and inflatable games with an active theme, the old favourites will also be there – face painters and the DLR Events DJ will be spinning the tracks to get you moving.
The Peoples Park in Dun Laoghaire is a beautiful place to be on a crisp winters Sunday, along with the award winning CoCo Market there are the tea rooms where you can get one of the best coffees or hot chocolates in South Dublin, the fountains a children’s playground. Easily accessible by DART (Dun Laoghaire or Glasthule) The Peoples Park is only a short walk from the shops, restaurants and piers of Dun Laoghaire. The ever-popular CoCo Markets will also be in the park on the 22nd.
For full details & the most up-to-date information about all DLR events, visit us on www.dlrevents.ie / www.Facebook.com/dlrevents or email info@dlrevents.ie