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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...

We Are Hiring: Join The Team

Full-time Office Administrator LAOIS SPORTS PARTNERSHIP (LSP) Laois Sports Partnership CLG wishes to recruit an Office Administrator for a full-time permanent position.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a local Sports Partnership and really engage with the...

Local Sports Partnerships 2022 Highlights Newsletter

Thank You! At Laois Sports Partnership, we have enjoyed working with 19,333 people of Laois throughout 2022. Over the course of the year, we carried out 241 targeted physical activity programmes, 35 courses, and 3 events. In 2022, we launched our new strategic plan...

Laois Lions Promotion with Leinster Rugby

Leinster Rugby visited a Laois lions training session last week to support the promotion of wheelchair basketball. The Laois Lions are a wheelchair rugby club located in Vicarstown, Co. Laois. The have been operating for the past 8 years. While many of the...

Upcoming Programmes for Laois Sports Partnership

Upcoming Programmes and Activities for February - March 2023 Laois Sports Partnership have a number of programmes still running into February and March with the addition of more programmes commencing: Street Leagues Wellbeing Day Blind / Vision Impaired Swimming Aqua...

Parkruns In County Laois

Parkrun's in 2 locations every weekend in Co. Laois 🏃 📍 Vicarstown (Junior & Senior) 📍 Rathdowney (Junior) For more information on any of these parkrun's contact John or Helen. ✅ Vicarstown: Contact John 085 174 2251...

Laois Sports Partnership and Laois Leisure Collaboration

PRESS RELEASE - Monday 13th February 2023 Laois Sports Partnership and Laois Leisure Collaboration to Increase Physical Activity in Laois Laois Sports Partnership received €89,400 in this latest round of Covid-19 grant funding. Over €50,000 of this is being utilised...

Green Gym User Guide 2nd Edition

This is the second edition of the Green Gym User guide for County Laois. There are currently 6 public Green Gyms throughout the County. Within this guide you will find details on; Benefits, Locations, Examples of Equipment, Exercise Tips and Other Green Gym...

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

Mar
25
Sat
Vicarstown Parkrun (Adults) @ Vicarstown
Mar 25 @ 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

Mar
26
Sun
St Fergal’s Junior Park Run (Rathdowney) @ St Fergals College Rathdowney
Mar 26 @ 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
Mar 26 @ 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

Apr
1
Sat
Vicarstown Parkrun (Adults) @ Vicarstown
Apr 1 @ 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

Apr
2
Sun
St Fergal’s Junior Park Run (Rathdowney) @ St Fergals College Rathdowney
Apr 2 @ 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
Apr 2 @ 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

Apr
8
Sat
Vicarstown Parkrun (Adults) @ Vicarstown
Apr 8 @ 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

Apr
9
Sun
St Fergal’s Junior Park Run (Rathdowney) @ St Fergals College Rathdowney
Apr 9 @ 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
Apr 9 @ 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

Apr
15
Sat
Vicarstown Parkrun (Adults) @ Vicarstown
Apr 15 @ 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

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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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