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Sport Leader Vacancy

Application Details Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be...

Federation of Irish Sport Launches the National 2023 Volunteers in Sport Awards, Celebrating Unsung Heroes

Nominations open from 13th November – 18th December 2023 Supported by the National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships To nominate volunteers visit www.volunteersinsport.ie #dedicatedtothededicated November 13th , The Federation of Irish Sport today announced the...

Minister Byrne launches Winter Initiative 2023

Over 700 events and activities to help keep people active and fit over the Winter Months Series of events and activities are planned by National Governing Bodies, Locals Sports Partnerships and clubs all over Ireland Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education,...

Winter Initiative 2023

Laois Sports Partnership have many up and coming programmes planned for this years winter initiative. The ‘Winter Initiative’ calls on women, men, children, grandparents, cousins, neighbours, friends, work colleagues who haven’t yet ‘got going’ to get out walking,...

We Are Hiring: Programme Manager

Laois Sports Partnership are hiring for the position of a Programme Manager. Apply with CV & Cover Letter by email to cmyers@laoissports.ie. Closing date for applications 14th November with interviews week commencing 20th November. This is a Grade 6...

Sport Leader Vacancy

Sports Leader Portlaoise CE Group CLG (1) Ref: #CES-2304606 St. Mary's Hall, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, County Laois, R32 DW73 No of positions: 1 Community Employment Programme 19.5 hours per week Community Employment Programme Rates Published On: 05 Oct 2023 Closing...

Laois Connects 2023

Laois Connects, taking place from 9th - 15th October is a positive mental health awareness initiative led by Laois County Council. Laois Sports Partnership will be supporting the initiative with a number of physical activity programmes, workshops, and talks. For more...

European Week of Sport 2023

European Week of Sport 2023 will take place from 23rd - 30thSeptember and aims to promote sport and physical activity in countries across Europe. The week is for everyone, regardless of age, background, or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, the aim...

Inclusive Activity with Laois Sports Partnership

This Summer was busy for Laois Sports Partnership as the summer camp schedule ramped up once again. In 2023 we successfully delivered and supported 11 summer camps, 7 of which were disability inclusion camps while the other 4 were inclusive for all abilities. During...

HER OUTDOORS WEEK 2023 with Laois Sports Partnership

HER Outdoors Week took place from 14th-20th August 2023. HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor...

Sporting Events

Check out our calendar for a comprehensive list of sporting events across Laois

Sport Directory

A comprehensive list of clubs across Laois. Our list should provide something for everyone.

Volunteer with us

We are regularly hosting sporting events throughout Laois. These events are possible due to the commitment of our volunteers. To volunteer, please contact us.

Sports Inclusion Disability

The S.I.D. Program intends to address the imbalance in opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in Sport and Physical Activity

News

Keep up to date with local news  regards sports and physical activity in Laois, along with important announcements and national messages.

Upcoming Programmes & Activities

Laois Events

Dec
7
Thu
Winter Wellness @ Online via ZOOM
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm

What does the ‘Winter Wellness’ programme include?

👉1 x 40-minute live online cooking demonstration per week with our registered associate nutritionist Ruth – Wednesdays at 8pm.

👉Access to 8 live online exercise classes per week. Please see the class timetable in the poster.

👉An on-demand library of exercise videos and nutrition recipes, as well as recorded cooking demonstration videos.

This ‘Winter Wellness’ programme is designed and delivered by EduFit in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership and funded by Laois Sports Partnership and the HSE.

To sign up please click the link below:

Winter Wellness (Sign-up)

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or by WhatsApp using the details provided below.

📧 programmes@edufit.ie

📞WhatsApp: 083 374 8262 (Ruth)

Menowell – Winter Programme @ Online via ZOOM
Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm
Menowell - Winter Programme @ Online via ZOOM
‘MenoWell | Laois’ is a 6-week online evidence-based exercise, nutrition, and health education programme promoting wellness for women in all stages of adult life, with a special focus on perimenopause and post-menopause.
This will be the second ‘MenoWell’ programme running in county Laois this year!
This programme will start on Wednesday 8th November at 7pm, and is aimed at women aged 30+ years living in Laois.
Programme Overview:
  • 2 * 40-minute live online women- and menopause-specific multimodal exercise classes per week – Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm.
  • 1 * 30-minute live online women- and menopause-specific health education masterclass per week – Wednesdays at 7pm.
  • An on-demand library of women- and menopause-specific exercise videos and nutrition recipes, as well as recorded health education workshops.
The 40-minute live online exercise classes are hosted via Zoom and are instructed in real-time and include a suitable warm up and cool down. These multimodal exercise classes improve your cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, balance, and flexibility all within the one class! All exercise classes are designed by clinical exercise physiologists specifically for women of all ages and all fitness abilities, including those living with clinical conditions. The exercise videos included in the on-demand library can be performed at a time and a place most suitable to you, making it as easy as possible for you to be as fit and as healthy as possible, anytime, anywhere.

The 30-minute health education masterclasses are delivered by experts via Zoom and focus on different topics relating to women’s health and the menopause journey including muscle, bone, and cardiovascular health, healthy nutrition, sleep hygiene and self-care. These are recorded so you can watch them back at any time throughout the 6-week programme.

Please note, you will be asked to complete a short-answer online questionnaire before and twice after the 6-week programme to determine the efficacy of this programme on  physical activity participation. All information is kept strictly private and confidential, and only group averages will be shared with the programme funders (no identifiable or individual data will be disclosed).

The ‘MenoWell | Laois’ programme is designed and delivered by EduFIT in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership, and funded by Laois Sports Partnership and Healthy Ireland.

If you have any questions, please contact us using the details provided below.

Dr Diane Cooper | info@edufit.ie

Dr Kiera Ward | kiera@edufit.ie | 085 849 7737

Ruth Kavanagh, ANutr. MSc. | ruth@edufit.ie | 083 374 8262

Dec
8
Fri
Winter Wellness @ Online via ZOOM
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm

What does the ‘Winter Wellness’ programme include?

👉1 x 40-minute live online cooking demonstration per week with our registered associate nutritionist Ruth – Wednesdays at 8pm.

👉Access to 8 live online exercise classes per week. Please see the class timetable in the poster.

👉An on-demand library of exercise videos and nutrition recipes, as well as recorded cooking demonstration videos.

This ‘Winter Wellness’ programme is designed and delivered by EduFit in partnership with Laois Sports Partnership and funded by Laois Sports Partnership and the HSE.

To sign up please click the link below:

Winter Wellness (Sign-up)

If you have any questions, please contact us by email or by WhatsApp using the details provided below.

📧 programmes@edufit.ie

📞WhatsApp: 083 374 8262 (Ruth)

Dec
9
Sat
Pilates with Sabrina @ Killenard Community Centre
Dec 9 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

6 week pilates and flexibility programme

Vicarstown Parkrun (Adults) @ Vicarstown
Dec 9 @ 9:30 am

What is a Parkrun?

Parkrun’s are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

How do I join?

Registration is completely free and only needs to be done once, whether you intend to walk, jog, run, or volunteer or do a combination of all these things!

The Parkrun leader will be able to assist you with registration on the day

Dec
10
Sun
St Fergal’s Junior Park Run (Rathdowney) @ St Fergals College Rathdowney
Dec 10 @ 9:30 am
St Fergal's Junior Park Run (Rathdowney) @ St Fergals College Rathdowney

What is a Parkrun?

Parkrun’s are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

How do I join?

Registration is completely free and only needs to be done once, whether you intend to walk, jog, run, or volunteer or do a combination of all these things!

The Parkrun leader will be able to assist you with registration on the day.

 

Vicarstown Junior Park Run @ Vicarstown
Dec 10 @ 11:00 am
Vicarstown Junior Park Run @ Vicarstown

What is a Parkrun?

Parkrun’s are free, weekly, community events all around the world.

Saturday morning events are 5k and take place in parks and open spaces. On Sunday mornings, there are 2k junior parkruns for children aged four to 14.

parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

How do I join?

Registration is completely free and only needs to be done once, whether you intend to walk, jog, run, or volunteer or do a combination of all these things!

The Parkrun leader will be able to assist you with registration on the day

Dec
11
Mon
Sequence Dancing with Maureen Culleton @ Parish Centre Portlaoise
Dec 11 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Maureen Culleton for a 6-week sequence dance classes. This programme is aimed at those aged 50+.

The classes will take place on Mondays from 11am – 12pm in the Parish Centre Portlaoise.

The cost is €20 for the 6 weeks.

For more information or to register, contact Catriona on 086 793 5234.

Pilates With Sabrina @ Killenard Community Centre
Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

6- week Pilates and flexibility programme

Swan Walking Group @ Track at Soccer Pitch
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Participants Testimonials

“The bike is fantastic. It makes it possible for a family outing to be inclusive for all. It’s great that we can all join in for a family cycle.

Experience Using Accessible Bikes

I’ve done this programme before and I found it great. It was at the start of Covid so I did it online. The support and encouragement was great, would highly recommend.

Prime Time Life Participant

“Being a sufferer from Parkinsons I have problems with gait, and muscle stiffness. I found the use of the poles very helpful and improved my posture and gait. Thanks to Catriona Slattery and the girls in LSP we had group walks guided by Donie Molloy around Derryounce Lakes and Emo Court. This was particularly welcome as we could meet which was socially very beneficial.” 

Activator Poles Participant with Parkinson's

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