On the 26th of June, Core Ireland will hold their first Foot Golf fundraiser at Navan Adventure Centre at 11 am. Teams of 4 are invited to kick their worries away and support mental health recovery education in the community.…
Plastic Waste in Ireland
Plastic waste in Ireland is becoming an increasing problem. Ireland is the top producer of plastic waste in Europe, we produce almost twice as much plastic waste as the UK. To put it in perspective we produce nearly 2,000 water…
A Special Thank You
The launch of CORE Ireland’s very own website has been anticipated for several months now. It is a huge step for CORE Ireland and will hopefully extend our reach so we will be able to do more in the community.…
Emergency Contacts
Finding emergency contacts can be awkward sometimes, so below are a list of some of the resources available to people in Ireland. Mental Health: Emergency/ crisis contact numbers. Local GP- Doctor on call- 1850 302 702 Samaritans -1850 609 090…
Fitness for Beginners
Initiating any type of fitness regime can be a major challenge for some of us. We certainly tend to be creatures of routine so no matter what kind of a lifestyle we become accustomed to it can be next to…
All you need to know about Sugar
We all love a bit of sugar, whether it be natural or added. This blog posts looks at the risks of having too much sugar and the ‘addictive’ qualities it posses. In toxicology, there is a guiding principle that says,…
All you need to know about Fats
Not all fats are created equally. There are two types of fats in our diet, cis and trans. Cis fats are considered the ‘good’ fat, while trans fats are to be avoided. But why? This blog will look at why…
All you need to know about Protein
Protein is essential for growth and other functions, but can we have too much of it? Is there a minimum amount we should have daily? This post will look at all the basic facts about protein. What Is a Protein…
Greens, Beans and Berries
Green, beans and berries help make up a huge part of our diets (or at least they should). When choosing some nice addition to your meals consider this information: The Fab Four? -Beans (for their micronutrients and phytochemicals and…
Food Basics
When deciding on what food to eat, it’s important for us to understand the benefits of each of the elements in our food. For those of us who may not know as much as others, here are the basic facts…