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 …

(03rd July 09)  The Donegal Community Rugby Project are organising  Tag Rugby ‘Come and Try’ days.  Sessions are open to all male and females over 18yrs. Tag Rugby is a non-contact sport and is a great introduction to rugby. Further information here.

(16th June 09) The Irish Sports Council has commissioned research to investigate the needs, capacities, and profile of the Irish volunteers working with children’s and youth sport and physical activity programmes. Further information here.

(15th June 09) Sean Kelly will be the guest of honour as well as taking part in the Tour of Inishowen which will take place on Sunday 21st June. There  are three routes; Blue (Difficult) 160k, yellow (Moderate) 100k and Green (Easy) 75k. further detail by clicking on this link.

(27th May 09)  The Donegal Sports Partnership wishes to announce an Irish Sports Council Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children’s Sport workshop which will take place in our offices in Letterkenny on Thursday 11th June, commencing at 6:30pm.

The workshop is 4 hours in duration and is open to any club or sporting organisation in Donegal affiliated to the Irish Sports Council through their governing body.  Places are limited to 16 and are on a first-come-first –served basis.  Please also note that this is the last workshop till September.  Cost is €15.00 per person and a certificate of participation will be issued, further details can be had by emailing: danny@activedonegal.com or by contacting our office on: 074 9116078/9. This workshop is subject to a minimum of 12 participants applying.

(13th May 09) A charity walk from St. Johnston to Letterkenny is being held on Sunday 7th June, the walk starts at 2:00pm from the St. Johnston Resource  and finishes at the Donegal Traveller’s Project, Pearse Road, Letterkenny.  Everyone is welcome, all proceeds in aid of the Donegal Special Olympics and the East Donegal Forum.

For registration, sponsorship cards or more information please contact:

Kathleen Bonner
Tel : 0871219338
Email : eastdonegalforum@eircom.net

(13th May 09) Details of upcoming Interfirms 5k road race .We would be grateful if you would download the poster and  display in your work place and clubhouses. A full Mizuno Donegal Grand Prix fixture list is also attached. Inter-Firms Poster Mizuno Fixture List

(27th April 09) Please use the links to view photos taken at this years Girls Active Fest 2009 in the Gartan Outdoor Education Centre.
Girls Active Fest Day 1

Girls Active Fest Day 2

(30th March 09) The John Treacy 10 Mile Classic & 5km Fun Run taking place on Sunday 17th May 2009 in John’s hometown of Villierstown, Co. Waterford.  2009 is the 25th anniversary of John’s Olympic medal win and the 30th anniversary of the World Cross Country so it’s going to be a great day of celebration of one of Waterford’s heroes.  I hope some of you can make it! Read more

(30th March 09) Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is delighted to announce the hosting of the  An Post Tour of Sligo on Sunday 10th May 2009.  This is a wonderful opportunity to encourage increased leisure cycling while also promoting Sligo as a cycling destination for visitors.  Further details here.

(26th March 09)  The Football Association of Ireland are now taking booking for the Summer Soccer Schools 2009. The schools are open to Boys & Girls between the ages of 7 to 15 years. For further detail and registration, pleas use this link: http://www.summersoccerschools.ie/