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...

(25th November 11)  Sport plays a huge part in the lives of many people in Donegal and this again will be highlighted in a special event in which Mr John Treacy, Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Sports Council together with Minister of State Dinny McGinley will be the guests of honour for a special sports event in the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny on the 2^nd December commencing at 7:00pm.   The former Olympian will be in Donegal to support Donegal Sports Partnership in celebrating their 10^th Anniversary and to launch ‘Active Donegal 2011 – 2014’ which is the company’s new strategic plan.

Strategic Plan – Invitation

Strategic Plan – Press Release

(21st October 11) Halloween is upon us again with street festivals and fancy dress parties.  Whilst these events are very enjoyable, alcohol can at times spoil the party.  We have put together some useful safety tips for Parents, Children and Vintners to ensure that everyone has a safe and memorable Halloween.

Please see the attached document

(21st October 11)  The Olympic Handball Association (IOHA) will be hosting a two day seminar and taster day session for Teachers from County Donegal in Letterkenny 17^th Nov and Inver (outside Donegal Town) 18^th Nov 2011.

Olympic Handball has been played in Ireland since the 1970’s and is a popular sport with both children and adults. The IOHA is now establishing a modified version of the game called Street Handball.  This can be viewed at www.streethandball.org.

 The IOHA would like to help and support schools that wish to introduce/develop Olympic Handball or Street Handball. Interested schools should contact:  Lisa Regan,  Development Officer at (01) 6251165 or at development@olympichandball.org.

 

Full details PDF File

(17th October 11)  The Donegal Sports Partnership wish to announce the 2011 Club Development Grants.  Application Form (including Terms & Conditions) can be downloaded from the link Club Development Grant 2011 on the left or click here.  Hard copies may also be collected from the office or posted on receipt of an A4 Self Addressed Envelope with attached €0.95 stamp.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 9th November 2011.  Please note: late applications will not be considered.  Further information, if required from: Donegal Sports Partnership on: 074 911 6078/6079 or email: info@activedonegal.com

(05th October 11)  Due to insufficient numbers, the above workshop has been cancelled.  A new time and date will be arranged and posted on or web site and facebook page shortly.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

(03rd October 11)  Donegal Sports Partnership are again launching the very successful fleetFEET walking fitness programme, suitable for all ages and all levels of fitness.  Now taking booking in Letterkenny and Ramelton, further venues can be added by contacting the Donegal Sports Partnership on 074 9116078/9 or email: info@activedonegal.com

Places are limited to 20 and are on a first come, first served basis.  Please see the posters below for further details.

fleetFEET Letterkenny

fleetFEET Ramelton (Please note: cost details to be confirmed)

(3rd October 11) Cycling Ireland are holding a foundation coaching course on on Saturday 22nd October in Letterkenny (venue to be confirmed), start time is 9:00am and will finish around 5:00pm. Cost is €40.00 per person.  Places are limited and are on a first come first served basis.  Applications form can be obtained from:

Rachel Ormrod

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

p:  01 8551644
m:  086 7802937

e: rachel@cyclingireland.ie
w: www.cyclingireland.ie
w:  www.subwaysprocketrocket.ie

The Pedal Fever Conference on the 26^th of November, check out www.pedalfever.net for more details.  Book early to secure your place!

(16th September 11) Triathlon Ireland are holding Talent Identification Day for athletes between the ages of 14 to 23.  Please see the attached information sheet and poster for further details.

Talent Identification  Day Information

Talent Identification  Day Poster

Triathlon Ireland Talent Identification day for athletes aged between 14-23.

(15th September 11)  Badminton Ireland are please to announce the annual badminton week from 15th to 23rd October, please see the link below for further details.

Badminton Week

The Go for Life Physical Activity Awareness Programme aims to increase older people’s awareness of the benefits of an active lifestyle and of the wide range of opportunities for involvement in active living and recreational sport. Badminton is the perfect sport to play to stay active and fit during retirement …

Badminton Ireland & Go for Life