Women across Louth and Meath are being urged to get out and get exercising this month.
The call comes from Sport Ireland as HER Outdoors week gets underway across the country for the fifth year running.
It will be held from August 11th to 17th and encourages women of all ages to get involved in outdoor activities and sports.
The core aim is to get more women and girls to embrace the great outdoors, to try something new and discover the joy,freedom and community the outdoors offers.
The events being organised in Louth over the week include nordic beach walking, sea swimming, sunrise hike, kayaking and pitch and putt.
There are also fitness bootcamps and couch to 5k programmes.
Check out the Her Outdoor Week list of activities and the Louth Local Sport Partnership list of events.
Similar events are also being organised for women in County Meath.
The CEO of Sport Ireland Dr Una May said:” HER Outdoors Week is all about the benefits of being in and exercising in the outdoors and bringing visibility to female participation in sports and physical activity.
“Through HER Outdoor Week programmes and events are inspiring women and girls to embrace the outdoors and discover the wide range of activities available right on their doorstep. From guided walks to forest yoga, this week showcases outdoor pursuits that are welcoming , inclusive, and empowering.”
