Donegal Sports Partnership was established in 2001 as one of an initial group of twelve Local Sports Partnership established under the Irish Sports Council. The key aims of the Irish Sports Council is to plan, lead and co-ordinate the sustainable development of competitive and recreational sport in Ireland. This aim is supported by a vision where sport contributes to enhancing the quality of life in Ireland and where everyone is encouraged and valued in sport. read on...

(31st Aug 2010) Cycling Ireland is about to launch a brand new youths cycling skills based programme called SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket. Cycling Ireland is hoping to deliver this programme in Clubs and Schools. This is great opportunity to encourage children to take up cycling in a non-competitive environment whilst developing fundamental skills to enable children to cycle safely and with confidence.

Sprocket Rocket is a foundation Cycling Skills Programme which focuses on delivery to youths aged 7 to 11 years old but can actually be delivered to anyone of any age. The SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket Programme focuses on 4 main skills; Cornering, Pedalling, Braking and Balance. Please see the About Sprocket Rocket file attached for further information.

In order to start the process of delivery and roll-out of the SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket programme I am looking for schools, clubs and coaches that would be interested in running the New SUBWAY Sprocket Rocket Programme. At this stage I am merely looking for expressions of interest from clubs, schools or coaches that might like to get involved in this exciting new initiative. For further information and expressions of interest please use these links: About – Coaches – Schools – Clubs or contact:

Rachel Ormrod, Coach Education Officer
Cycling Ireland, 619 North Circular Road,Dublin 1

Tel: 01 8551644
Mobile: 086 7802937
Email: rachel@cyclingireland.ie
Web: www.cyclingireland.ie

(20th August 10) The An Post Rebel Tour 2010 will take place on the weekend of 11th & 12th of September. This year we have added a new and exciting element to the event dedicating an entire day to off road cycling.  Please see Promotional Poster and Registration Form for further details.

(18th August 10) Cavan Sports Partnership is supporting a charity cycle taking place on Saturday 11^th September 2010. There are 3 distances 25km, 75km & 125km. Please see the poster and application below for further details.

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(18th August 10) This year, Irish Wheelchair Association is celebrating 50 years of service and as part of the celebrations the group is retracing the Flight of the Earls from Slane to Rome and this will be lead by Mr. Donncha O Dulaing. For more information please use the contact details below or visit www.iwa.ie/earls or email mdonncha@iwa.ie

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(29th July 10) Donegal Sports Partnership is hosting an Introduction to Basketball Coaching Course in September 2010 as part of its Autumn Coach Education and Training Programme. Clubs/Volunteers are invited to participate by completing the Expression of Interest (See link below). (NOTE: places are limited and will be issued on a first come – first served basis)

Course: Introduction to Basketball Coaching

DATE: 18th September 2010
TIME: 9:30am to 5:00pm
VENUE: Letterkenny (TBC)

Further details and application from Donegal Sports Partnership (074 9116078/6079) or download the application form.

(21st July 10) Coaching Ireland’s 10th  Forum “From Playground to Podium”  is being held on Saturday September 11th 2010 in The Dublin Convention Centre, Spencer Dock.  This is by far our best line up ever. Please see the attached PDF for further details or contact us at the information below.

If you have any questions please contact Sheelagh Quinn, Head of Corporate Services. email sheelagh.quinn@coachingireland.com or phone 061 202895.

(29th June 10) The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) have launched  “Citizen CPR”, a nationwide public awareness campaign to promote bystander compression-only CPR.

You can get further information and view the video here: CPR without the Lips

(24th June 10) Arthritis Ireland are holding a sponsored hill walk challange on the 24th July. The Donegal walks will take place on the following Mountains.

Aghla More, Derryveagh Mts – Gaugin, Bluestacks Mts – Lavagh More, Bluestacks Mts – Meenacurrin, West Donegal – Muckish, North Donegal

A complete list of Walks, Application Form and Terms & Conditions are available from the Arthritis Ireland Website.

(24th June 10)  Registration is now open..so get training for September 19th in Thurles!! We also have a Facebook  page under ‘Tipperary Womens Mini Marathon’  so will be looking out for your names on the ‘Fans’ list!! Please visit our website for further information and online registration. Tipperary Womans 10k Mini Marathon

Tipperary Womans Mini Marathon Poster

(23rd June 10) Out Door Tourism has informed us that there are 20 places for unemployed  people available on there upcoming hill walking workshops. Details, terms and conditions can be had from their website: Out Door Tourism