As part of the national Her Outdoors programme, Laois Sports Partnership has put together a comprehensive programme for Laois, providing a host of events to suit everyone.
Whether you like orienteering, cycling, walking or swimming, there is surely an event to suit your taste.
And the great news is that a lot of the events are free, you just need to register. Some events have a very small fee involved.
A number of events have already been publicised on social media, but to make it easier for anyone interested in taking part, here’s a full list of the events running in Laois next week.
Her Outdoors Events….
Monday 9th August – Family Orienteering Event: 11.00 AM in Emo Court and 2.00 PM in Pairc Na Phobail, Portlaoise. Limited places available – book here.
Tuesday 10th August – Mom and Me Bootcamp in Portarlington Leisure Centre at 6.30 PM – 7.30 PM. Limited number of places available – book here.
Wednesday 11th August – Swimmin’ women Programme in Ballinakill Outdoor Swimming Pool at 7.30 PM – 8.15 PM
Thursday 12th August – 50 KM Women on Wheels cycle
Rathdowney Errill Activity Hub
Tuesday 10th August – Come and Try Cycling Event for Females – 10km Cycle with the Ossory Cycling Club leaving from The Square in Rathdowney 7pm
Thursday 12th August – Outdoor Boxercise Taster Class for Females – Clover United Asto Turf Pitch 7pm – 8pm
Saturday 14th August – Mom and Me Exercise Bootcamp – Clover United Astro Turf Pitch 11am – 12am
Sunday 15th August – Yogalates for Females – Pilates Yoga Fusion Workout – Clover United Astro Turf Pitch 11am – 12am
SVT Activity & Wellness Hub

Monday 9th of August and Friday August 13th – Me & My Girl Canadian Canoeing, 7-9 pm at Vicarstown
Tuesday 10th of August, Women on Wheels at Old Schoolhouse, Vicarstown; Thursday 12th of August, Markethouse, Stradbally; and Saturday, 14th of August, Luggacurren
Wednesday 11th of August, Yoga Under the Tower, Timahoe at 7pm
Sunday, August 15th, Women Walking, from Moyanna Cemetery to the Rock of Dunamase
See the full list of SVT Hub events here