Getirelandactive.ie shortlisted for eGovernment Awards

www.getirelandactive.ie has been shortlisted for Ireland's eGovernment Awards in 3 categories: Education, Innovation and Central Government.

The website, which promotes physical activity in Ireland, aims to encourage people to become more physically active by creating awareness of the opportunities for physical activity at local, regional and national levels in the Republic of Ireland.

The website also contains information about the benefits of physical activity, how to get started, how to get motivated etc and was developed by the Get Ireland Active Steering Group which includes the HSE, Irish Sports Council, the Irish Heart Foundation, Local Sports Partnerships, National Governing Bodies of Sport, Department of Education & Skills, CARA, the HSE Community Games and Go for Life.

Winners of the awards will be announced on April 25th at an event in Dublin Castle and for further information visit www.getirelandactive.ie.