CURRENT PROGRAMMES & EVENTS

 

SWIM IRELAND POP-UP POOL

Swim Ireland's Pop-Up is in Leixlip GAA for the next 6 months! 

Kildare welcomes Swim Ireland's pop-up pool to Leixlip on 25 May, located at Leixlip GAA Club (Gleneaston) until October 2023.

Swim Ireland welcomes you to the pool over the coming months, with learn to swim, schools swimming and public swims available for booking now.

We are working very closely with Swim Ireland on the Pop-Up Pool project, delivering several community programmes at the Pop-Up Pool in Leixlip.

 

Please contact Donna Berry at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com to enquire about any of the below programmes:

  • KLSP Parents & Toddler
  • KLSP Female Swim Lessons
  • KLSP Midlife Swimmin' Women
  • KLSP Older Adult Aqua Aerobic

Please contact Fiach Andrews fandrews@kildarecoco.ie to enquire about any of the below programmes:

  • KLSP Kids with additional needs swimming lessons
  • KLSP Junior Wheelchair Swim Group
  • KLSP swimming for adult with intellectual disabilities
  • KLSP swimming for visually impaired

 

WOMEN IN SPORT

 

BUGGY BUDDIES

Buggy Buddies is a programme for expectant and new mothers who are over 6 weeks post-natal. Gentle exercises are done in a safe and controlled manner enabling participants to enjoy getting back into exercise while also having their baby with them. It is a mixture of exercises and walking with your baby. It also gives participants a chance to talk to other new mothers while exercising!

  • Location: Castletown House & Gardens, Celbridge. 
  • Date & Time: Fridays at 11am.
  • Registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

 

PERIMENOPAUSE RESISTANCE CLASS

  • Location: K-Leisure Newbridge, Station Rd, Piercetown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, W12 KP84
  • Date & Time: Thursdays at 11am.
  • More info & registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

 

HER MOVES HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! 

"Her Moves is designed to inspire and support more teenage girls to be active. It’s about empowering all young women, building confidence and providing motivation to find something that gets you moving. This is a community for all teenage girls to join and FIND SOMETHING THAT MOVES YOU!" 

Events, programmes & activities will be announced throughout the year as part of the campaign. Learn more about the HER MOVES community on their website

 

SPORTS ABILITY  

 

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.

 

SPORTS HUBS

 

2KM GUIDED WALK 

This gentle walk is for older adults & people recovering from injuries. Our weekly walk is led by a qualified walking leader. 

  • Meeting point: Athy Youth Cafe, Meeting Ln, Athy, Co. Kildare.
  • Date & Time: Wednesday at 11am.
  • For more info & registration: Contact Sports Hub Coordinator Majella at majella@countykildarelp.ie 

 

5KM GUIDED WALK 

Join us for a 5km walk around Athy, guided by a qualified walking leader.  

  • Meeting point: Athy Court House, Emily Square, Athy, Co. Kildare.
  • Date & Time: Wednesday at 7.20pm.
  • For more info & registration: Contact Sports Hub Coordinator Majella at majella@countykildarelp.ie 

 

Community

 

WELLNESS WALK

A group wellness walk guided by a walking leader, exploring the grounds of Castletown House. 

This is a group session. Bikes & helmets will be provided by Kildare Sports Partnership. 

  • Location: Castletown House & Parklands, Celbridge, Co Kildare.
  • Date & Time: Fridays at 9.30am.
  • Registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

 

ADAPTED PHYSICAL LITERACY SESSIONS  

  • Dates, times & locations: 
    Tuesday’s 10:30am – Kilcullen Community Centre
    Tuesday’s 2:30pm – Suncroft Community Centre
    Wednesday’s 10:30am – Kildare Town Parish Centre
    Thursday’s 10:30am – Newbridge Parish Centre
  • Registration: johndoran@countykildarelp.ie

 

Age Friendly 

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

The poles & yoga sessions are suited for all levels and abilities. 

  • Location: Council Hall, Main St, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare
  • Date & Time: Mondays at 9.30am
  • For more info & registration: Contact Sports Hub Coordinator Majella at majella@countykildarelp.ie 

 

FITSTICKS SESSIONS AROUND COUNTY KILDARE  

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. 

FITSTICK sessions 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 donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

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 donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com


NAAS

  • Location: Naas Sports Centre, Caragh Rd, Naas West, Naas, Co. Kildare
  • Date & Time: Every Thursday. 10 - 11am improver sessions. 10 - 11am beginners sessions.
  • Registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

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 donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

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 donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL VENUES STARTING 3RD OF MARCH: Kilcullen, Athy, St Laurence's, Suncroft, and Kilcock.

 

BODY, MIND & MOVEMENT CLASS  

This class involves conscious movement & 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 & vitality. 

  • Location: The Mill Community Centre, English Row, Celbridge Abbey, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
  • Date & Time: Tuesdays at 6.30pm. 
  • For more info & registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com 

 

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, Co. Kildare
  • Date & Time: Wednesdays at 11am. 
  • For more info & registration: Contact Sports Development Officer Donna at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com