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!

Click here to register
Queries: Contact Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Fiach fandrews@kildarecoco.ie

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.

Click here to register

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

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.

For more info & registration: Contact Sport Development Officer Donna at donnaberry.ksp@gmail.com

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