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Laois Sports Partnership Named Local Sports Partnership of the Year

The winners of the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport in association with Financial Broker, were announced at an awards ceremony at Dublin’s Westin Hotel on Thursday, 25th May. Deputy Niamh Smyth TD, Chair of the Oireachtas...

Accessible Gym Officially Opened at IWA Portlaoise

Press Release Tuesday 23rd May 2023 On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, the IWA Portlaoise Accessible Gym was officially opened. This project which was funded by Sport Ireland Dormant Account Capital Project, is an outstanding achievement and a fantastic new addition, not only...

Phase 2 of Sports Energy Support Scheme Now Open

In 2022, the Government provided an additional investment of €35 million to support sporting organisations with the rising energy costs associated with the provision of sport e.g., indoor activity in winter, the provision of outdoor floodlighting etc. To date €19m has...

Laois Sports Partnership Nominated in 2 Categories for 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards

Media Release 12th May 2023 Shortlist of Nominees Announced for the 2023 Irish Sport Industry Awards, in association with Financial Broker The Federation of Irish Sport has today announced the shortlist of nominees for 8 categories of the Irish Sport Industry Awards,...

Bike Week 2023

Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 13th May to Sunday 21st May ‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 13th May to Sunday 21st  May....

Bealtaine Festival 2023

Laois County Council Arts have partnered with the Dunamaise Arts Centre and Laois Library Service to present a selection of creative projects during the month of May celebrating the Laois Bealtaine Festival for older people. We invite people of an older age to join in...

Women In Sport Week 2023

Women in Sport Week was held between Monday 6th March - Sunday 12th March 2023. The aim of Women in Sport Week is to: Celebrate every women and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in and leads out on Women in Sport. Promote and highlight the ongoing...

WE ARE HIRING!

Community Sports Development Officer (CSDO) Laois Sports Partnership CLG wishes to recruit a Community Sports Development Officer for a fixed term position.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a local Sports Partnership and really engage with the community....

Congratulations Marie!

Marie is the 2022 County Laois Participant of the Federation of Irish Sport 'Volunteers in Sport Awards'. Marie Thompson is a volunteer of Abbeyleix Hockey Club.She was a founding member of the club in 2005 and has been actively involved ever since in a variety of...

Damien’s Couch to 5k

In January 2023, Laois Sports Partnership delivered an online Couch to 5k programme. This programme gave participants the tools and freedom to get more active when it suited them best. As part of the registration participants received a Couch to 5km guiding booklet to...

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

Jun
7
Wed
Couch to 50km Cycle Programme @ Race Right Cycles
Jun 7 @ 6:45 pm
Jun
8
Thu
Prime Time of Life – Portarlington @ Po
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Prime Time of Life – Portlaoise @ St Marys Bingo Hall Portlaoise
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Prime Time of Life – Online @ Online via ZOOM
Jun 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Jun
10
Sat
Vicarstown Parkrun (Adults) @ Vicarstown
Jun 10 @ 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

Jun
11
Sun
St Fergal’s Junior Park Run (Rathdowney) @ St Fergals College Rathdowney
Jun 11 @ 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
Jun 11 @ 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

Jun
12
Mon
Prime Time of Life – Portlaoise @ St Marys Bingo Hall Portlaoise
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Jun
14
Wed
Couch to 50km Cycle Programme @ Race Right Cycles
Jun 14 @ 6:45 pm
Jun
15
Thu
Prime Time of Life – Portarlington @ Po
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

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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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