Cork Walking Week runs from 23rd to the 29th of September 2024!
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Cork Walking Week runs from 23rd to the 29th of September 2024!
This year as part of the National Walking Day Campaign, Cork Sports Partnership has partnered with Get Ireland Walking and Cork City Council to provide a number of FREE activities to celebrate both functional and recreational walking across Cork City and County throughout the week!
A number of stakeholders, organisations and community groups will host events and provide opportunities for everyone to get out and about through walking during the month of September. This campaign will also highlight the work of the Get Cork Walking Project and stakeholder network. Take a look below for more information and to register.
If you are interested in any of the events below please contact Alison at achambers@corksports.ie to express your interest! All booking links and details will be finalised over the coming days.
Cork Sports Partnership and HSE Health Promotion and Improvement will host 2*Walk Your Way Workshops as part of Cork Walking Week. These workshops are ideal for those who would like to feel more confident leading a walking group in their community or would like to improve their skills in this area. You will meet a group on like-minded individuals and receive expert advice from the HSE.
Cobh Community Centre | Monday 23rd of September | 10.30am- 12.30pm | Book HERE
Dunmanway Family Resource Centre | Thursday 26th of September | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Book HERE
We welcome all those who have taken part in an Activator Poles course across Cork City and County to join us for a gathering in Tramore Valley Park on Friday 27th of September from 11am till 2pm with a light bite included!
Booking details coming soon.
For the last two years the Step into Spring and Step into Autumn Schools Walking Challenge have been huge successes. To register your school and get involved follow the link below.
LINK OPENING SOON!
Is there a bit of a scientist in you or your family?
It’s easy to get involved in research and contribute to the improvement of your city and we have more details coming soon!
We are delighted that a number of new Active Community Walking Programmes will be taking place in September and October. This 6 week programme includes one guided walk per week and aims to give you the skills to continue walking with the newly established group in your area.
Locations include:
Ahiohill and West Cork.
Book links and more information coming soon!
FitWalk Ireland’s 6-week Activator Poles Programme is a crowd favourite across the communities in Cork. As part of the Cork Walking Week Campaign we will be launching a number of these programmes in various venues.
Mourneabbey|6-weeks|2nd September|7pm
Ballinacarriga|6-weeks|2nd September|11am
Contact Alison at achambers@corksports.ie to register.
Have you taken part in an Activator Pole course? Would you like to introduce others to the technique as a community leader? We have the course for you!
Date: Monday 23rd of September
Time: 10am till 4pm
Venue: Nemo Rangers GAA
This course is FREE but booking is essential.
Details TBC
Cork Sports Partnership and Fitwalk Ireland will host a Activator Poles Taster session in Bantry on Thursday the 26th of September.
Final details and booking link to come!
If you are a qualified fitness professional and would like to upskill and learn how to teach the 6-week Activator Poles Course we will host a full day of training on Saturday 28th in Nemo Rangers GAA.
Further details and booking links to follow!
All details to come!
Details coming soon!
Click HERE for more information and to register!
6-week Activator Poles Programme designed for individuals who have MS, Parkinson’s or any impairment of functional ability.
Venue: Neptune Stadium, Blackpool
Start Date: Wednesday 25th of September
Time: 3pm till 4pm
Please express our interest here
More details coming soon!
More details coming soon!
Have you ever wanted to learn map reading skills without venturing too high into the mountains? Cork Sports Partnership have partnered with Mountaineering Ireland to provide a great opportunity to do so in safe and fun environment.
Date: TBC
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will host a walk at the Knockananig Reservoir which will include a a talk by local historian Christy Roche.
Date: TBC
Time: 11am
More details coming soon!
Details to come!
More details to come!
Details to come!
The Get Cork Walking Project and stakeholder network includes 29 diverse stakeholders who all have a vested interest in walking coming together to advocate for pedestrians across cork City and County.
Find out more information here!
Click Here for more information.
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