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...

(20th April 10) Community Relations through Sport proposes to address social exclusion, racism and sectarianism through the medium of sport, physical activity and education. The project is funded by the Donegal CDB Peace and Reconciliation Partnership. The projects overall goal is to address social exclusion issues by engaging young people between the ages of 14 and 17 years of ages from all religious backgrounds through a programme of capacity and confidence building, improving selfesteem thus contributing to a more vibrant and inclusive community. This will be achieved by a mixture of structured sports and educational activities and programmes. (Full text here)

(15th April 10) Show Racism the Red Card with its volunteers from within and outside Ireland are hosting a unique Intercultural Summer Camp in Glencolmcille, Co Donegal for 5-days and 5-nights from 5-10th July. The camp is an Intercultural Learning and Fun experience for boys and girls from 12yrs to 15yrs of age from Ireland North and South for young people Irish and non-Irish. The cost is €175 and includes travel from Dublin and Belfast.  The cost of each place has been kept low due to the commitment of our volunteers. Further details and booking from the link below:

Show Racism The Red Card – Summer Camp

(13th April 10) Donegal Sports Partnership wish to annunce Fundamental Sport & Physical Education Workshops as part of the Teacher In-service training programme 2010.  The programme will include modules on Gymnastics, Outdoor Adventure Activities, Buntús refresher and Inclusive Games. There’s also demonstrations on Disability sports games and introductions to Badminton, and Tag Rugby to name but a few. Please see the attached PDF file for further details.

Fundamental Sport & Physical Education Workshops

(31st March 10)  The Blackwater 10k Run and Walk in Monaghan is proving a popular event with all ages as participants prepare for the third annual event which takes place throughout the majestic grounds of Rossmore Park.

The success of this mass participation social / recreational and sporting occasion, has awakened many people to the hidden gems of local natural splendour that exists only a mile from Monaghan town.

An astounding 1000 people are expected to turn out to support this large scale community event organised by local runners from Phoenix Athletic and Glaslough Harriers Athletics clubs, supported by Monaghan Sports Partnership, Monaghan Town Council and support funded under the Peace III Programme under the auspices of Blackwater Regional Partnership. Two charities – Marie Curie Cancer Care and Monaghan Hospice Homecare are the nominated charities set to benefit from the event.

Please click on the links below to view/download the Poster and Application Form.

Blackwater 10K  – Poster Information

Blackwater 10K – Application Form

(30th March 10) Just a reminder that the return of the Ballyliffin Coast Challenge Application  closes tomorrow. So, if you haven’t already done so, please return you Application Form now! You can view/download  the Press Release and the Application Form from below.

Ballyliffin Costal Challenge Press Release

Ballyliffin Costal Challenge Application Form

(30th March 10) A list of Irish Sailing Association (ISA), affiliated Clubs and Training Centres in County Donegal  is available to view or download from the link below.

Irish Sailing Association Contact List – Donegal

(23rd March 10) The Donegal Walking Week download page is now active. Please click on the link: Walking Week 10 to download information, confirmed walks (so far) and a Application Form.  This is a temporary page till our new “Lets Walk Donegal dedicated walking website goes online (Scheduled for 12th April).

(8th March 10)  A Nordic Walking Instructors course will be held in Dublin on 8th & 9th May. Cost is €395.00.  Further information and bookings, please phone Joy Teo on: 087 6859313.
View Poster

Cheques made payable to: Joy Teo

Dublin Spine & Sports Physiotherapy
52.  Heytesbury Street
Dublin 8.

(5th March 10) The 2nd An Post Tour of Sligo in conconjunction with the Sligo Sports & Recreation Partnership will take place on Sunday 9th May 2010. Please use these  links  to view/download  the Application Form, A4 Poster and A5 Flyer

(3rd March 10) The Donegal Sports Partnership in conjunction with the Donegal Occupational First Aid Services are holding a 1-day  workshop (Basic) in our offices at Pearse Road, Letterkenny on Saturday 27th March (9:30am – 4:30pm), cost is €35.00 per person, places are limited to 12, so early booking is advised. For further details please contact Danny on: 074 9116078 or email: danny@activedonegal.com