The sun shone as families, friends and sports enthusiasts gathered at Ballymun United Soccer Complex over the weekend for the first-ever Decathlon PlayDays event in Ireland. Held on the 20th and 21st June, the free two-day community event transformed the venue into a vibrant sports hub, giving visitors the opportunity to try more than 20 sports and activities in a fun and welcoming environment. From football, cycling and basketball to archery, badminton, golf and family fit

Lidl Ireland has issued a final call for entries from charities, primary and secondary schools, youth groups and community groups to its 2026 Green Fund. With the May 18th closing date for applications, the retailer is urging local environmental champions to submit their projects to help safeguard Ireland’s natural heritage. The initiative, developed in partnership with Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI), is designed to empower grassroots projects that tackle climate c