HER Outdoors Week Cork 2024

Venue: Inchydoney Beach

Date: Saturday August 17th

Time: 10am-2pm

Information: Free fun events for women & girls

Mindfulness Walk 10am-11am Book here>>>

Yoga 11.30am-12.30pm Book here>>>

Lacrosse 12.30-1.30pm Book here>>>

Orienteering 12.30-1.30pm Book here>>>

Women & Girls Surfing & Volleyball 10.30am-2.30pm Book Here>>>

Soccer TBC

Suitable for: Women & teenage girls 

Venue: Tibbottstown Reservoir, Carrigtwohill

Date:  Wednesday August 14th 

Time: 11.30am

Information: ‘Lets Go Fishing Girls’

The fishery will be open to welcome women of all ages, children from 10 upwards to try out angling for a couple of hours. Well-stocked reservoir with brown trout and rainbow trout and all of the necessary equipment and tackle needed, just come along with an open mind and enjoy this fabulous facility just outside Carrigtwohill Co. Cork. Qualified ACI angling coaches on site to help you catch your fish. All equipment will be provided on loan free of charge. 

Suitable for: Girls aged 10 upwards & women of all ages

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Venue: Marina Park, Cork

Date:  Thursday August 17th

Time: 6.30-8pm

Information: Cork Sports Partnership & Volleyball Ireland are delighted to host Volleyball in the popup Beach Volleyball court in the Marina Park Cork. The sessions will be expertly coached by a qualified coach. Women will learn the basics of the game while taking part in some fun games.

Suitable for: Women 16+ 

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Venue: Cobh

Date:  Saturdays as part of a 6 week beginners programme for girls and women

Information: Sea Angling in Cobh. Introduction to boat angling aboard the Lee Adventurer 

Suitable for: Girls aged 12 upwards. All angling equipment and lifejackets will be provided.

Contact: James at jkirby@corksports.ie

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Venue: Tracton Woods

Date:  Sun, 18th Aug

Time: Women 18+ 10am-1pm

Time: Girls aged 12-17yo 2-5pm

Information: Cork Sports Partnership & Cycling Ireland are delighted to announce two new Come & Try Fun Mountain Biking events for Women & Girls. Bikes & equipment are all included

Venue: Shandon Boat Club on the Marina, Cork

Date : Saturday August 17th

Time: 10:30am

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Information: Interested in trying your hand at rowing a traditional Irish currach (hand-crafted in Cork)?  Naomh Og Chorcai is a Cork based rowing club, the club’s ethos is to provide access to the River Lee and to encourage the sport of traditional Irish rowing with a bit of craic and beagáinín Gaeilge (a little of the Irish language)!

Newcomers and beginners are allocated a  ‘captain’ and an experienced crew  who will look after them for the duration of the trip.
Wear comfortable clothing (outdoors or sporty), consider gloves (fingerless cycling or weights gloves are good), a rain jacket, a bottle of water, and some change for that all-important coffee-break!
It is a perfect opportunity try out a currach, to get out on the the river Lee, to see Cork from the water, to and meet a random selection of people, united only by their love of rowing and fun!

There is some manual lifting of boats & equipment involved, please speak to a Duty Captain on arrival if you have any concerns about your ability to assist with lifting for any reason.

Suitable for: Women 18+ unaccompanied, Girls 10 and above must be accompanied by an adult on the water

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Venue: Gougane Barra

Date & Time: Sat, 17th Aug from 9am-3pm

Register: Register with Mountaineering Ireland Click here>>>

Information:

This activity is ideal for women who have some navigation experience but who want to improve and gain further confidence as navigators. Participants should have already completed some navigation training, ideally Mountain Skills 1 or some informal equivalent training and have spent some time practicing the skills learned. Participants should be comfortable with different map scales and identifying bigger features. The course is intended to build on previous learning and move forwards to more complex problem solving.

What gear do I need?

• Hiking boots / walking shoes with woolly or synthetic socks (not cotton)
• Comfortable clothing, e.g. leggings / tracksuit bottoms, breathable T-Shirt and fleece & an extra warm layer (try to avoid cotton).
• Small backpack
• Waterproof jacket and pants
• Hat and gloves
• An extra warm layer or two in your backpack
• Water (minimum 1.5 litres), lunch and snacks
• Sunscreen, personal medicine, inhaler, Epipen, etc.
• OSI, Harvey or EastWest map of the area and a compass if you have one – maps and compasses may be supplied by the instructor.
• Mobile phone (fully charged)

Suitable for: Women 18+

Venue: Ballyhass Coachford

Date: Sunday August 11th 

Time: 6pm to 9pm 

Information: Get up close and personal with the local wildlife and nature on our Lee Valley Kayak Expedition, while fully supervised by kayak guides. This stretch of water is a fascinating blend of history and wildlife. It is roughly a 2.5 km stretch of river.

The tours are run in double sit on top sea kayaks and single kayaks that are super stable and easy to paddle. This makes the tour very accessible for all levels of abilities. You will be provided with wetsuits to keep you warm. You can use one of our dry bags if you would like to bring your valuables.

Suitable for: Women 16+

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Venue: Tragumna

Date & Time: TBC

Information: TBC

Suitable for: Women 18+

Venue: Tory Top Park Ballyphehane

Date: Wed,14th Aug

Time: 6-8pm

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Venue: Dunboy Castle Wood, Castletownbere

Date & Time: Sunday 18th August

Time: 11am

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Information: Introductory event for women and girls. Have fun reading maps, finding control points and exploring the outdoors. Support and guidance on the day by an experienced coach

Suitable for: Women & girls supervised by an adult

Venue: Ballyhass Mallow 

Date: Friday August 16th

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Information: Stand-up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest-growing outdoor water activities in the world. SUPing is one of the most versatile water activities possible. SUPs can be used on lakes, rivers, and at the seaside. So whether you want to go for a relaxing amble on a lake, try your hand at SUP surfing, or progress to SUP Yoga, then you will need to learn the basics. In Ballyhass Mallow you will receive expert introductory coaching on how to balance on and manoeuvre a SUP on the crystal clear water. The taster session includes a dry land lesson, all gear included (wetsuit, buoyancy aid, SUP & paddle), expert advice on purchasing a SUP set-up and 60-90 mins on water time. Please arrive approx 15mins before start time to check-in.

Suitable for: Women 16 +

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Venue: Ballyhass Mallow 

Date: Wednesday August 14th

Time: 7:00pm & 8:00pm

Information: Experience the multiple benefits of a swim in a freshwater lake followed by a relaxing session in a firewood heated sauna. Safe, social and healthy for all involved. Please bring swimsuit (no wetsuit), towel and sandals/crocs. Arrive 15mins before your start time to check-in.

Suitable for: Women 18 +

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Venue: Inchydoney Beach, Inchydoney Island, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Time & Date:

• Tuesday August 15th – 13 to 17 Year Olds, 12:30pm to 4pm
• Wednesday August 16th – 18+ Years, 12:30pm to 4pm

Information: Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to team up with Volleyball Ireland on their HER Moves Beach tour 2023. VI will provide intro coaching to beach volleyball while CSP will provide introductory lessons to surfing through Inchydoney Surf School. Wetsuits will be provided as part of the surf lesson, please bring comfortable active wear for everything else.

Registration: Registration is through the Volleyball Ireland Website and costs €10 per person

Venue: Ballyhass Mallow

Date: Saturday August 17th

Time: Multiple Hourly Sessions from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Information: Experience one of the ultimate water sports possible. In Ireland’s largest system 2.0 wakepark in Ballyhass Activity Centre Mallow you can take your first leap into an awesome new sport. With one-to-one coaching you will never get a better opportunity to learn. Each participant will get 30mins on the water time, with constant feedback and coaching. All gear is included (wetsuit, board, bindings, helmet and vest)

Suitable for: Women 18+ 

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Venue: Blackrock Castle 

Date & Time: Tues,  August 13th | 7pm

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Venue: Midleton Grenway

Date & Time: Thurs August 15th | 6.30pm

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Information: Taster session of the popular women’s “sofa to saddle” cycling programme that caters for the improver-intermediate cyclist. It’s suitable for people that want to cycle more regularly for commuting, leisure or fitness. Each week, there will be a group cycle; a short workshop on bike-related skills and a chance to socialise in a safe environment.  The first cycles are on off-road pedestrian routes; however, over the duration of the course, participants will progress to cycling confidently and safely on roads with moderate traffic levels. Each session is structured so participants gain confidence and improve bike handling skills.

Suitable for: Women 18+

Venue: Inchydoney Beach

Date: Saturday August 17th

Time: 11.30am-12.30pm

Information: Free beach yoga session for women and girls, just bring your mat!

Suitable for: Women 18+ 

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Venue: Inchydoney Beach

Date: Saturday August 17th

Time: 10am-11am

Information: Guided Beach Mindfulness Walk on Inchydoney Beach

Suitable for: Women 18+ 

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Venue: Courtmacsherry Beach

Date: Friday August 16th

Time: 10am-12.30pm

Information: Women and girls aged 16 years over. Fuschia Walk is mixed terrain so not suitable if you have mobility issues. Yoga on Courtmacsherry beach is suitable for all levels. Mats not necessary

Suitable for: Women 18+ 

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Free fun come & try sessions for all to enjoy! All equipment is provided. Led by an experienced coach

• Saile Sports Centre Kinsale |  Tues 13th Aug | 7-8pm
• Carrigtwohill TBC
• Tramore Valley Park TBC
• Inchydoney Beach | Sat, 17th Aug | 12.30-1.30pm

Venue: Cork Boat Club

Date: Mon, 12th Aug

Date: Tues, 13th Aug

Times: 6-7pm, 6.30-7.30pm, 7-7.30pm, 7.30-8.30pm slots

Information: Rowing Ireland, Cork Boat Club & Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to announce two evenings of fun on the water rowing for beginners on the Marina this August

Suitable for: Women & Girls 14+

Register: eventmaster.ie/event/kWR4UK2TA2

Venue: Lakewood P&P

Date: Tuesday 13th August 

Time: 6.30-8pm

Information: Come & Try a fun pitch & putt session with experience coaches

Suitable for: Women 18+ 

Venue: Lakewood P&P

Date: Thursday 15th August 

Time: 6.30-8pm

Information: Come & Try a fun pitch & putt session with experience coaches

Suitable for: Girls 12-18yo

Register: eventmaster.ie/event/kWR4UK2TA2

Venue: Ballyhass Coachford

Date: Tuesday August 13th 

Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 

Information: Try your hand at this ancient sport and hone your coordination, balance and self-control. The archery instructors will help develop your skills and add some games and competitions too! They have bows of all sizes to suit all abilities and age groups at our archery range.

Suitable for: Women 16 +

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Venue: Ballyhass Mallow 

Date:  Thursday August 15th 

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

Information: Exactly what it says on the tin, in the Axe throwing shed. Custom designed axe throwing arena!! Once you hear that first “thunk” when the Axe gets buried in the timber you’re hooked! Every participant will get the chance to throw an axe at a target to gain points. The highest score wins after a tournament format. Everyone will go head to head with 10 throws apiece. When you get to your final throw you get a chance to go for the kill shot! 

Suitable for: Women 18 +

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