Keeping Cork Active
Keeping Cork Active

Women In Sport Week – Groups Open To New Participants

March 3rd to 9th

Women In Sport Week 2025

Looking to get active and meet new people? Many sports clubs and groups across Cork are welcoming new female participants, offering a fun and supportive way to stay fit, learn new skills, and connect with others. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to return to sport, there’s a place for you!

Joining a club isn’t just about fitness—it’s about friendship, confidence, and being part of a community. From running to pilates, gaelic football to frisbee, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Check out the groups near you and take the first step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle!

 

If you want to include your club/group on the list, follow the link and fill in the form!

Free Tasters

LINC Rebels Soccer | LGBTQI Soccer | The Glen

About the Group: LINC Rebels Soccer is an LBTQ women’s (trans and non-binary inclusive) soccer group. We are a friendly and inclusive bunch, with weekly training sessions and the occasional match/tournament.
All abilities are welcome, from seasoned pro to never kicked a ball before.
Each session focuses on a different aspect, such as shooting, passing or defending. There will be a warm up, drills and a match.

When: Mondays 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Where: Glen Resource Centre

Catering For: Female Only

Cost: €5

Contact: sophie@linc.ie

Can people with additional needs participate?: Yes

Instagram: @linc_ireland

Mayfield Mothers and Others | Gaelic Football | Mayfield

About the Group:

Our group training sessions are purely for fun and a bit of fitness

We are a fun group of Mothers and Others that meet once a week for a bit of Gaelic Football training. No experience needed, most of us have never played!!

We train every Tuesday night and new members are always welcome. You must be 25 or over and not a registered LGFA player.

When: Tuesdays 8:30pm to 9:30pm

Where:Mayfield GAA pitches or Cope Astro for winter/spring

Catering For: Female Only 25+ years

Cost: €12 player registration (first session free) and then €5 weekly script

Contact: mayfieldgaahealthyclub@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1ABxd4X2Cy/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Physio Pilates Cork | Pilates | Blackrock

About the Group:

All Physio Pilates classes are run by a Chartered Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor.

The benefit of attending a Physio-led Pilates class is that individual injuries can be monitored and addressed. This is facilitated through small class sizes and hands-on assistance in combination with the ability to adapt the exercises to suit the individual’s needs.

Physio Pilates is excellent for all ages and fitness levels.

When: Tuesday Evenings

Beginners at 6:30pm and Intermediate/Advanced at 7:30pm

Where: Scoil Ursula, Ursaline’s Road, Blackrock Village, Cork

Catering For: Mixed Male & Female

Cost: €90 for 6 weeks

Contact: physiopilatescork@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhysioPilatesCork

Instagram: @physiopilatescork

 

Rebel Ultimate | Frisbee | Cork City

About the Group:  We are a welcoming and inclusive group of frisbee players ranging from casual to competitive and would love for people to give our sport a try if they are looking for something new

When: 

Days vary depending on facility availability.

Evenings between 7pm to 9pm

Where:

April – September Outdoors
December – February Indoors

Catering For: Mixed Male & Female

Cost: Free trials welcome, membership fees if people wish to continue training

Contact: rebelultimate@gmail.com

Instagram: @rebelultimate

 

Dungourney GAA Club Gaelic 4 Mothers & Others | Gaelic Football | Dungourney

About the Group: Dungourney GAA Mothers & Others Football is open to all women over the age of 25, who are not currently playing on a team. No previous football experience required. We meet for training one night a week, where we learn skills, get fit, & most importantly have fun in a non competitive environment. Contact Martina on 087-8559233 for more information.

When: Wednesdays – March to October

Where: Dungourney GAA AstroTurf pitch or the ball alley in winter months

Catering For: Women Only

Cost: You must be a gaa club member which costs €85 per annum

Contact: martinaleahy1@gmail.com

Facebook: Dungourney GAA

Instagram: Dungourney GAA

Twitter: Dungourney GAA

Amber Lillies Gaelic For Mothers & Others | Gaelic Football | Kilbrittain

About the Group: We are a local inclusive mothers & others team who train from Feb to Nov . We organise games & blitz events & encourage women over 25 to get involved for fun & fitness .

When: Wednesdays Feb to Nov every year

Where: Community Astro & local GAA pitch

Catering For: Women Only

Cost: 50 euro for the season includes registration & team insurance

Contact: rachelkelly26@gmail.com

Can people with additional needs participate?: Yes

Facebook: Kilbrittain Amber Lillies

Instagram: Kilbrittain Amber Lillies

 

Mt Hillary Athletic Club | Running | Banteer

About the Group: We are a group of like minded adults from the North Cork area who enjoy meeting for recreational and competitive running.

When: All Year

Tuesday & Thursday evening. Saturday and Sunday morning.

Typically 7.30pm on weekdays and 8am weekend mornings.

Where: Banteer Community Sportsfield
Banteer, Co Cork

Catering For: Mixed Male & Female

Cost: Registration Fee

Contact: mthillaryathleticclub@gmail.com

Facebook: MtHillaryAthleticClub

Tag Republic | Tag Rugby | Cork City

About the Group: For the past two years, Tag Republic has been running Ladies Only Tag Rugby leagues, providing a fun and welcoming environment for women to learn the sport, stay active, and connect with new people. Tag Rugby is open to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced international players

When: Mondays and Thursdays

Where: 4g Astro Pitch in Pairc Ui Chaoimh

Catering For: Women Only

Cost: €37.50

Contact: kim@tagrepublic.ie

Facebook: tagrepubliccork

Instagram: tagrepublic

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