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Lifestyle: Sport and leisure
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Golf swings — and chariots for triers
Berna Cox | 11 May 2009
Berna Cox bows to pressure and swings her club on the greens at St Andrew's before embracing her inner Olympian, Chariots of Fire-style. You can’t,” she scolded me, “come here and not do it.” ‘She’ in this instance is daughter... Read more
Grand Slam win over the Dragon's Den jinx
Berna Cox | 08 April 2009
Berna Cox is not one to steal the limelight, but her important part in Ireland's great victory in Cardiff must be acknowledged. Wasn’t it fantastic? Abso-blooming-lutely marvellous? Did your heart nearly stop with the excitement? And did it nearly burst... Read more
No socks please, I'm knittish
Berna Cox | 03 December 2008
Berna Cox gets herself in a knit over jumpers, scarves and hats but finds that while it is a bit of a challenge to learn, on those long winter nights, knitting can be good therapy for the soul. What would... Read more
Fit to burst after virtual exercise
Berna Cox | 10 November 2008
Berna Cox writes about her love-hate relationship with her Wii Fit after Mr Miyamoto, the Wii chipmunks and even her own body all conspire against her in her efforts to get fit the virtual way. I love it. I hate... Read more
Bird's nest soup - the extravaganza that is the Olympics
Dr John Wallace | 14 August 2008
The Olympic Games will comprise of 302 events in 28 sports, with the motto, 'One World, One Dream'. Dr John Wallace looks at the spirit of the eternal games, which are taking place this month in Beijing, China The appeal... Read more
Beat the temptation to throw in the towel
Shirley Lanigan | 25 June 2008
Shirley Lanigan writes that despite all the effort it takes to fight nature and the elements, the rewards that can be gleaned from seeing that perfect rose or enjoying a salad fresh from the garden make it all worthwhile. Those... Read more
Reaching new heights
Dr Thecla Scully | 21 September 2007
For most football enthusiasts FIFA’s ruling in May this year that international matches could not be played at altitudes above 2,500 metres was nothing more than a random fact. For many living in South America however, where the ruling disqualified... Read more
Siena: the city where horse racing transcends sport
Dr Brenda Moore McCann | 17 August 2007
The beautiful Gothic city of Siena, Italy, as well as its inhabitants, are probably best understood through the Palio. Twice each summer in July and August, this popular festival takes place in the city’s central campo. Most of the thousands... Read more
Camping it up this summer
Berna Cox | 11 May 2007
For the last few weeks, I’ve been doing a little bit of personal research about camping. As we approach summer and everyone starts looking forward to their annual break, I find myself becoming more and more nonplussed by it all.... Read more