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Kildare Sports Partnership partners with a number of organisations around the County to deliver programmes and initiatives as required by the community. Below is a list of currently available programmes that are open to the public. If you wish to find out more about programmes targeted at older people, people with disabilities, women in sport or initiatives provided in disadvantaged areas, please contact the relevant sports development officers. For information on training & education, please contact us on ksp@kildarecoco.ie

All contact details for the Kildare Sports Partnership team are available here.

Upcoming Events

Kildare Inclusivity Festival

We are delighted to announce the very first Kildare Inclusivity Festival, a free community event taking place on the 11th of May 2025, from 11am to 4pm at The Curragh Racecourse, County Kildare. The Kildare Inclusivity Festival will be a celebration of disability, focusing on the limitless potential of individuals of all abilities. 

The event will include the inaugural NUA Healthcare Ability Games, an initiative created to provide a fun sport and activity event for people with a range of disability issues including specific learning difficulties, sensory impairments, mental health difficulties and physical disabilities.

  • Location: The Curragh Racecourse
  • Date: Sunday, May 11th, 11.00am - 4.00pm
  • Queries: Contact the Access Officer for Kildare, Michael Hurley, by email to accessofficer@kildarecoco.ie.

 

Training

Autism in Sport

This workshop is for sports leaders, coaches, volunteers, teachers, principals, special needs assistants (SNAs), parents, or anyone who has an interest in making their sport accessible and inclusive for people with autism. 

  • Location: Online workshop
  • Date: Wednesday November 08th (7:00-9:30pm)
  • Programme cost: €20
  • Bookings: please book here

 

Sport Hubs Programmes

Autumn Trails

Kildare Sports Partnership welcomes back our 5km autumn trails after last year’s successful programme! The 5km walk will be led by walking leader Clifford Reid. The walk will benefit participants looking to increase their physical & mental well-being and help engage in their community!

  • Location: meeting at The Courthouse, Athy  
  • Date: Wednesdays at 7.20pm
  • Bookings: please email Majella at mfennelly@kildarecoco.ie to register your place

 

Sports Ability Programmes

Learn To Cycle

This is a six-week programme for children and teenagers with additional needs run by the Cycling Safety School. The course is aligned to CYCLE RIGHT, the National Standard for Cycle Training in Ireland, and is delivered by a qualified trainer.

 

The Daily Mile

The Daily Mile is simple and free and gets children out of the classroom for fifteen minutes every day to run or jog, at their own pace, with their classmates, making them fitter, healthier, and more able to concentrate in the classroom. 25 schools in County Kildare have registered to take part in The Daily Mile - join them by registering through the link below!

 

Kildare Sports Ability groups

This document highlights the various clubs, groups, and organisations providing inclusive physical activity and sporting opportunities for people with disabilities in County Kildare.

 

Women in Sports Programmes

Body, Mind and Movement Class

This class involves conscious movement & and dance practice based on a variety of somatic dance/movement methodologies that help to bring consciousness to all parts of the body, opening pathways to wellness, expansion and vitality.

  • Location: The Mill Community Centre, English Row, Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge.
  • Date & Time: every Tuesday at 6.30pm
  • Registration: dberry@kildarecoco.ie

 

Somatic Dance Classes

This class is a science-based therapeutic programme that enhances overall health & well-being. This class is quite different from a regular fitness class. These sessions focus on increasing body awareness, body-mind connection while becoming more fit & strong, increasing coordination & balance, boosting the immune system and most importantly having fun and feeling energised! 

  • Location: The Mill Community Centre, English Row, Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge.
  • Date & Time: every Wednesday at 11am
  • Registration: dberry@kildarecoco.ie

 

Community Programmes

Hill Dara Hiking Group

Hill Dara Hiking Group organises hikes on weekends in different locations. The group is always accompanied by trained hillwalkers and new joiners are very welcome!

 

Seated Exercise Classes

Seated exercises for older people is available in the following locations every week: Suncroft, Kildare Town, Newbridge, Kilcullen, Hawkfield & Naas.

 

Age Friendly Programmes

Fitstocks and Chair Yoga

Fitsticks involve walking with activator / nordic poles which promote aerobic fitness, mobility, strength, and balance for people with different abilities and fitness levels. Use of the poles means upper body muscles are used as well as legs. The poles help to propel the walker along meaning you work harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier. The poles & yoga sessions are suited for all levels and abilities

Benefits include: better posture, strengthening of the core muscles and enhanced mobility of neck & shoulders.

  • More info & registration: mfennelly@kildarecoco.ie
  • Location: Council Hall, Main St, Monasterevin
  • Date & Time: every Monday at 9.45am – 10.45am

 

Fitsticks Programmes

Fitsticks involve walking with activator / nordic poles which promote aerobic fitness, mobility, strength, and balance for people with different abilities and fitness levels. Use of the poles means upper body muscles are used as well as legs. The poles help to propel the walker along meaning you work harder than usual yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier.

Benefits include: better posture, strengthening of the core muscles and enhanced mobility of neck & shoulders.

Fitstock Programmes are provided in the following locations: 

Celbridge

  • Location: The Mill Community Centre, English Row, Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
  • Date & Time: Every Monday. Advanced session at 11am. Beginner session at 12pm.
  • Registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at dberry@kildarecoco.ie

Newbridge

  • Location: K-Leisure Newbridge, Station Rd, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 KP84
  • Date & Time: Every Monday. 11.30am.
  • Registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at dberry@kildarecoco.ie

Naas

  • Location: Naas Sports Centre, Caragh Road
  • Date & Time: starting October 5th for 4 weeks every Thursday morning. Session 1: for people familiar with poles (higher intensity) is from 10am - 11am. Session 2: for beginners and improvers (moderate density) is from 11 - 12pm.
  • Registration: contact Donna on 087 9011814.

Johnstownbridge

  • Location: The Hamlet Court Hotel, Gorteen, Johnstown Bridge, Co. Meath, A83 WC04
  • Date & Time: Every Thursday from 2 - 3pm.
  • Registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at dberry@kildarecoco.ie

Fitsticks for Farmers

  • Location: The Hamlet Court Hotel, Gorteen, Johnstown Bridge, Co. Meath, A83 WC04
  • Date & Time: Every Thursday from 4.30 - 6pm.
  • Registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at dberry@kildarecoco.ie

Ballymore Eustace - 4 Week Programme

  • Location: Bandhall Ballymore Eustace
  • Date & Time: Every Monday at 11am
  • Registration: Contact Carmel to book at ccashin@kildarecoco.ie or call 087 7212966

Additional Venues: Kilcullen, Athy, St Laurence's, Suncroft, and Kilcock.