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WHETHER YOU’RE A keen gardener, want a space for the kids to play safely outdoors or simply enjoy sitting outside, there’s no shortage of benefits to having a sizeable garden.
This week we’re looking at four homes around the country with at least one acre of gardens – from a five-bed in Wexford to a turnkey property in Tipperary.
Located a five-minute drive from the coastal village of Rathmullan, this four-bed home has plenty of appeal. It is located on a neat one acre site which includes parking for multiple cars, outdoor seating areas and a large garage, and enjoys views over Lough Swilly. The interior is in excellent condition and features multiple spacious living areas.
Approached via electric gates, Whitehaven is an attractive five-bed family home. It sits on one acre of gardens which are mainly laid in lawn, and boasts 3,230 sq ft of accommodation. The interior is bright and airy, and includes a sunroom with access to a south-facing patio, while the master suite includes a large walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. Outside, there’s a double garage and a workshop. New Ross is a 15-minute drive away.
With Blackrock Mountain as its backdrop and views of Beltra Lake to the front, this four-bed property is truly spectacular. It is located on one acre of gardens, while the accommodation measures 3,200 sq ft. There’s also a detached garage/workshop to the side of the house. The interior is warm and welcoming, with features including solid oak beams, newly fitted gas stoves and a timeless country-style kitchen with a Rayburn cooker.
Coming to the market in turnkey condition, this five-bed home wouldn’t look out of place in a glossy interiors magazine. The accommodation spans 5,005 sq ft and has been tastefully decorated throughout. There are multiple large living areas, while four of the five bedrooms boast walk-in wardrobes. Outside, there are 1.26 acres of mature gardens, plus a large garage which has been divided into three.
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I agree fitness is extremely important,
But I hope things have changed from when I was in school where if you didn’t do GAA it meant you basically did nothing.
There’s more to exercise then GAA stuff
@Barry Somers: Totally agree, if you love football and hurling great, but if not you were neglected. It’s only when you get to uni that you get to do the cool sports like fencing or paragliding
@Catalanista: A bit childish now ,that’s not what he meant and you know it but to add to the situation there is a insurance problem with claim’s for all sort’s of rubbish
@Barry Somers: where i was at school if you did GAA sport, football or hurling and if you were any good to play for the school team but didnt or wouldnt play then you were victimised by the couch who doubled as a teacher as well.
@Barry Somers: Our native sports should be promoted as much as possible at schools level. Of course children should be encouraged and given the option to try lots of different sports, but for the likes of you its any excuse to have a cheap shot at the GAA. You could say the exact same about lots of other schools which promote rugby, soccer, even volleyball at the expense of other sports, obviously you went to a GAA focused school
Replace the half hour per day on the primary curriculum spent on religious instruction/education with PE. Kill two birds with the one stone.
@The Risen: cycle or walk to school and use the religious period for nutrition classes, social awarenessand mental health education. A holistic approach to personal and societal well being.
@James Wallace: Agreed. however, many families are not within walking distance of their school. A solution is needed that catches all students.
@The Risen: true but even new schools are not incorporating safer ‘active travel’ options for students. Last year, somewhere in Dublin I forget where, councillors objected to safe cycling routes for children that were part of the new school build plan, because of the impact it would have on traffic. We have our priorities all wrong in that regard. Also, have a look at this link from Knocknacarra in Galway. There are alternatives Scroll to the bottom for video
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=undefined&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwj43beF09bgAhWVRBUIHXBLDaQQzPwBCAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rte.ie%2Fnews%2Fconnacht%2F2019%2F0125%2F1025475-schools-galway-cycling%2F&psig=AOvVaw2haFEj5onldEwKi0PIsDxX&ust=1551176001321962
I agree about offering what girls want. Many will opt for classes that they see connected to appearing fit. Circuit training and weights may also be a positive option. I can’t remember physical education classes being enjoyable at all.
@Rathminder: they trialed yoga with our year for P.E. and I’ve never seen the whole class more engaged with exercise. It worked really well.
Pilates, TaeBo (kick boxing) and Zumba would be great options. Also weightlifting would be brilliant. I learned how to design a weight-lifting regimen in one of my university classes and it was a life skill that I have been able to pass onto my 15-year old son. Only offering hockey or rounders for PE in senior cycle is a bit short sighted.
Regular exercise reduces all cancers by 45%.
Regular exercise essentially reduces every disease (heart disease, stroke, diabetes, bone fracture, dementia…..) by half and not exercising doubles the incidence of most diseases.
No sponsorship from big pharma to get this message out.
Dream on ,between health and safety, solicitors, and insurance premiums any type of physical activity “est vorbodden”
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