Keeping Cork Active
Women in Sport Week is set to take place across Ireland from March 2nd to 8th 2026. This week-long celebration aims to honour every woman and girl involved in sports, whether as players, coaches, officials, volunteers, or leaders. It also seeks to highlight the ongoing efforts of Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships, and other stakeholders in promoting women’s participation in sports.
Engaging in sports and physical activity offers numerous benefits for women, including improved physical health, enhanced mental well-being, and increased opportunities for social interaction. Regular participation can lead to better cardiovascular health, strengthened muscles, and reduced stress levels. Moreover, being part of a sports community fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment.
Cork Sports Partnership is dedicated to supporting women and girls in accessing and engaging in sports and physical activities. We offer a variety of programs tailored to different interests and fitness levels. To celebrate Women In Sport Week we are offering a number of free taster events to get women active. By participating in these events and programs, women in Cork can experience the myriad benefits of physical activity while connecting with like-minded individuals in their community.
Celebrate 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 at 𝗣á𝗶𝗿𝗰 𝗨í 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗼𝗶𝗺𝗵!
On Sunday, March 8th, Tag Republic and Cork Sports Partnership are teaming up to host a Women’s Tag Rugby Blitz.
It’s all about community, fitness, and celebrating the power of women in sport at the home of Cork GAA.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or picking up a ball for the first time, this is for YOU.
A unique mix of Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis and Squash aimed at promoting racket sports for women.
More Information and registration coming soon
Register your interest to Louise Burke: [email protected]
Her Moves is a Sport Ireland Campaign, designed to support and inspire teenage girls to be active. This exciting festival will take place in the Mardyke Arena in 2026. Bringing together teenage girls from secondary schools across Cork for a day filled with energy and empowerment through inspirational talks and physical activities. The festival gave girls the chance to step out, get moving, and discover new activities.
Whether into sport, dance, fitness, art, or simply up for trying something new, the Her Moves Festival will help girls to explore their passions, build confidence, and connect with others. Attendees will hear from expert speakers and Irish sport stars on the key challenges that girls are facing in sport and solutions to these.
More information coming soon!
Teachers interested in registering your school please email your expression of interest to Louise Burke: [email protected]
Gaelic4Mothers&Others Festival of Football & Wellbeing Day 2026, all in aid of Cork Mental Health Foundation.
Date: Saturday 25th July 2026
Venue: SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork
Please complete the form to apply for your club/team to participate. Submission of this form does not guarantee a place – teams will be contacted by email if successful. Maximum of 30 teams will be accepted. Teams have to be registered with the Gaelic4Mothers&Others inititiative, all will be checked with the LGFA.
>>> Register Your Interest Here <<<
Closing Date is Friday 27th February.
For more information contact the organisers on their instagram page @corkg4mofestivaloffootball
Date: Sunday March 8th
Time: 10:30 – 12:00
Venue: Mallow Town Park
Cost: Adults: €8 / person Children: €5 / child Student: €6 / student Family Discount: €20 (Maximum of 2 Adults and no more than 5 family members / family)
Free come & try weightlifting session for teenage girls aged 12-17yo
Sailing into Wellness will facilitate a number of Sailing Taster sessions as part of Women in Sport Week
Location: Kinsale
Date: Friday 6th March
Times: 10am | 12pm | 2pm
Duration: Each taster will include about an hour on the water
Target group: Women and Girls
Girls under the age of 12 must have a parent with them.
Register here!
Phoenix Kayaking will host a Come and Try Kayaking Event on Saturday the 7th of March from 1pm till 4pm.
For more information and to register, follow the link below:
To celebrate Women in Sport Week, Cork Sports Partnership in partnership with Munster Technological University (MTU) is excited to host an upcoming Strength & Conditioning Workshop for Female Athletes, designed to empower women in sport through evidence-based training and performance education.
The workshop will be led by Laura Dyson who is a lecturer in the MTU Early Childhood, Sport & Leisure Department. The session will explore key topics such as strength development, injury prevention, performance monitoring, and tailored conditioning strategies for female athletes.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in both theory and practical sessions, gaining valuable insights into how structured strength and conditioning programs can enhance athletic performance and long-term well-being. This event represents a fantastic opportunity for athletes, coaches, and students alike to connect, learn, and advance the standards of female athletic performance within the sporting community.
This workshop is a combination of theroy and practical work. Participants should expect to participate in light physical activity.
Workshop Details
Cork Sports Partnership have partnered with Sport Ireland Coaching to host an Online Physical Literacy Workshop which offers participants the chance to learn more about why physical activity is so important to children and how we can do more to encourage it.
The workshop brings together findings from national and international research that highlights the need to increase children’s levels of physical literacy as part of the long-term approach to increasing wellbeing and reducing levels of preventable disease.
Workshops Details:
While providing the opportunity to learn, the Sport Ireland Coaching approach teaching and learning is that it is each learner’s (coach’s) responsibility to be open minded and to identify the knowledge, skills and behaviours to adopt to grow as a coach.
Workshop Content:
The workshop is made up of four main modules:
As well as the workshop, which is delivered by trained Coach Developers/Tutors, the learning resources provide for each coach consists of:
Upcoming course details:
Event Description:
Dive into a healthier you with our 6-week Couch to Swim programme in Fermoy Leisure Centre. The aim of this programme is to be able to swim 500m (20 Lengths) or 1k (40 Lengths) at the end of the 6 weeks.
Note: Participants must be able to swim 2 lenght (50m)
The programme starts on the 8th of March at 12.45pm- 19th of April.
Join us for invigorating sessions designed to help you improve and prefect your swimming skills in a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere. Led by expert instructors, these classes offer a perfect blend swimming skills to improve strength, endurance, and overall wellbeing.
Registration Fee: €35 person for 6 weeks
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay active, socialise, and enhance your overall fitness in a fun aquatic environment! Secure your spot and dive into a revitalizing journey with us. Limited spaces available!
Please bring the following:
Let’s make a splash together!
The programme is a fun 6 week revelate programme. It is for any women 18 years and older. It is a grouped session and will be focused on encouragemnet and progress. Revelate is a combination of bike-row-ski.
6 Week programme, excluding Easter Monday, 6th April
Programme Details:
Cork Sports Partnership with the support of Sport Ireland, Sport Ireland Outdoors, Mountaineering Ireland, local providers and the Women in Sport Initiative have teamed up to roll out Women in the Outdoors Programme for females 18+. The aim of the programme is to support women in developing their leadership skills in the outdoors and increase confidence in supporting friends and or family members to have greater access to outdoor physical activity in a fun and supportive way. The course also seeks to create a pathway for women to further develop skills through other training and education or club development/support.
The programme will consist of a suite of workshops and some certified training modules from September – December that will build the capacity of women to lead and encourage more outdoor activities. It will also involve monthly social guided walks and activites. These workshops and training modules will have both a theory and practical element and will be delivered via online and face to face practical sessions. Places on the programme are limited.
Programme Details:
For questions & queries email: Craig Harrington at [email protected]
New 8 week womens introductory programme
Register your interest: email James at [email protected]
A programme blend of athletics and beauty for teenage girls. More info on future programmes coming soon!
A programme blend of fun swimming activities and beauty for teenage girls. More info on future programmes coming soon!
Some programmes listed above may have commenced or are fully subscribed. Please fill in the short form below and we will notify you if spaces open up or if a new programme is added in the near future.
We also want to know what kind of Sport and Physical Activity you are interested in. By completing this short form you will help us design the programmes you want in your area. We will also contact you directly should something in your area match your interests.
We are currently gathering information from women’s groups interested in being featured as part of our promotional initiatives. By sharing a few details about what you do, your group can reach a wider audience, welcome new participants, and engage with women who are looking for enjoyable and supportive ways to be active.
