HER Outdoors Week Cork Events 2025
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HER Outdoors Week Cork Events 2025
This August, join women and girls across Ireland in celebrating the joy, freedom, and empowerment of the great outdoors during HER Outdoors Week 2025. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or just starting your journey into outdoor activity, this week is your invitation to step outside, try something new, and connect with nature on your own terms.
HER Outdoors Week is a national initiative by Sport Ireland designed to celebrate and encourage more females to experience the benefits of outdoor physical activity. From hiking and kayaking to yoga on the beach or mountain biking, the week is all about visibility, opportunity, and empowerment.
For such a small island, Ireland offers an incredible variety of outdoor experiences—and HER Outdoors Week is the perfect time to explore them.
Whether it’s a sunrise swim, a mountain hike, or a peaceful walk in your local park, HER Outdoors Week is your chance to reconnect—with nature, with others, and with yourself.
So mark your calendar, lace up your boots, and get ready to embrace your space this August.
Cork Sports Partnership has teamed up with Volleyball Ireland to host a fun day of volleyball and surfing on Inchydoney Beach on Sat, 16th August 2025 as part of the Her Moves and Her Outdoors campaigns!
Event Details:
This is a first come, first served as places are limited
*Surfing wetsuit, board and volleyball equipment will be provided! Additional information packs will be sent to all registered in the lead up to the events.
Any questions email lburke@corksports.ie or jkirby@corksports.ie
Come & Try Beach Rugby With Clonakilty RFC
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Women’s Come & Try Sailing
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Bantry Bay Sailing Club & Irish Sailing in welcoming women and girls for an on to the water experience in the beautiful Bantry Bay
Phoenix Kayaking will host a Try Kayaking evening on the 13th of August from 5.45pm in collaboration with the Cork Cancer Care Group. This event encourages women who have overcome cancer and cancer treatment recently to participate.
You can find out more information at the link below.
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Stand Up Paddleboarding
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Ballyhass Activity Centre. Come join us at Ballyhass Coachford and experience one of the worlds fastest growing watersports as you explore the beauty of the Lee Valley.
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Wakeboarding
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Ballyhass Activity Centre. Wakeboarding is the latest action water sport to take over the world. If you are looking to learn a new sport with an incredible progression, meet some new people this is for you!
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Stand Up Paddleboarding
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Ballyhass Activity Centre. Paddle around the lake and catch some sun! Watch the zipliners, climbers and more from below on the beautiful crystal-clear quarry water.
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Swim & Sauna
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Ballyhass Activity Centre. Recharge and refresh at Ballyhass’ Sauna Sessions, head down and immerse yourself in our saunas while surrounded by the tranquility of the crystal clear lake.
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Swim & Sauna
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Ballyhass Activity Centre. Recharge and refresh at Ballyhass’ Sauna Sessions, head down and immerse yourself in our saunas while surrounded by the tranquility of the River Lee.
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Kayak Tour
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Ballyhass Activity Centre. Get up close and personal with the local wildlife and nature on the Lee Valley Kayak Expedition, while fully supervised by team leaders. This stretch of water is a fascinating blend of history and wildlife. It is roughly a 2.5 km stretch of river.
Cork Sports Partnership in collaboration Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre are delighted to offer a number of Wheely Boat Trips throughout Her Outdoors Week.
This wheelchair accessible boat offers wheelchair users an opportunity to access the water in a safe and enjoyable environment.
These tasters will take place on:
Monday 11th of August at 10am and 4pm
Tuesday 12th of August at 10am
Wednesday 13th of August at 10.30am
Register with Alison on 083 4397455 or email achambers@corksports.ie
Please note that numbers will be limited for everyone’s safety and comfort.
Information: Cork Sports Partnership, Rowing Ireland, Get Going Get Rowing & Cork Boat Club are delighted to announce an evening of fun on the water rowing for beginners on the Marina
Suitable for: Women 18+
Date: Fri, 8th Aug
Time: 6pm & 7pm slots
Venue: Cork Boat Club, Blackrock
Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/4O6Vi4rFEe
Venue: Cobh
Date: Saturday 16th August
Time slots: 11am-1pm or 2-4pm
Information: Sea Angling in Cobh for women. Introduction to boat angling aboard the Lee Adventurer
Suitable for: Women. All angling equipment and lifejackets will be provided.
Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/4O6Vi4rFEe
Where: Blackrock Castle
When: Monday August 11th
Time: 7pm – 8:30 pm
Morning Magic: Cycle to the Midleton Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday, 16th August
Time: 10:30am start from Mogeely Trailhead of the Midleton Youghal Greenway (Mogeely Trailhead)
Capacity: 16 participants
Bikes Available: 8 free regular bikes
Age Profile: 14+
Where: Tracton Woods
When: Sun, 17th Aug
Time: 10am-1pm (Women 18+)
Info: : Cork Sports Partnership & Cycling Ireland are delighted to announce two new Come & Try Fun Mountain Biking events for Women. Bikes & helmets are all included
Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/4O6Vi4rFEe
🚲 Social Evening Cycle on the Greenway from Midleton to Mogeely
Coordinated by Cork Sports Partnership with the support of a local organisations, participants will work with a qualified and professional coach once week for the 8 weeks while also being encourage to do extra themselves throughout.
Participants will also receive workshops/extra sessions where possible during the weeks on various topics (gear, warming up/cooling down etc) that will encourage and motivate them on their journey towards completing perhaps their first 5k.
https://corksports.ie/latest-news/couch-to-5km-programmes-2025
Her Outdoors Week | Lets Go Fishing Girls
Where: Tibbotstown Resevoir ,Carrigtwohill
When: Wed, 13th Aug
Time: 11am-1pm & 2-4pm
Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/4O6Vi4rFEe
About: Welcoming 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 will be provided, 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
Where: Lough Hyne, Skibbereen
When: Wednesday August 20th
Time: 11am to 1pm
Courtmacsherry Coastal Hike, Yoga & Dip
Where: Courtmacsherry
When: Thursday, 14th August
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
HER Outdoors An Óige week cycles
Weds 13th August
10.00 a.m. Sacred Heart Church, Western Road
Cycle along Lee Valley to Dripsey
35/40 kms approx.
Thurs 14th August
7:00pm Opera House
Leisure cycle of approx. 35km
Sat 16th August
10.00 am, Goldbergs
Mini Triathlon – Cycle to Ringaskiddy – to Haulbowline- walk 1 kms – swim in Loughbeg – cycle back.
Email: corkkerryregionalgroup@anoige.ie for more
Where: Bantry
When: Wednesday August 13th
Time: 6-7pm
Info: Cork Sports Partnership in collaboration with Hairy Henry Stables in Bantry are delighted to offer women and girls the chance to meet and interact with horses at a evening taster event as part of Her Outdoors Week 2025. You will learn more about these fantastic animals and might even discover a new passion. This taster is suitable for women and girls from 16 years of age. Any participants under 18 will need to have a parent/guardian present. (Note this is not a horse riding event)
Her Outdoors Week 2025 | Axe Throwing
Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to partner with Ballyhass Activity Centre. Get ready for a thrilling adventure unlike any other. With cutting edge axe throwing technology, your are guaranteed an unforgettable time.
Castlefreke to Longstrand 2 Hour Guided Walk With Lorna!
Where: Castlefreke Trail
When: Monday, 11th August
Time: 11am – 1pm
When: Thursday August 14th
Where: Corrin Hill Fermoy
Time: 11am to 1:30pm (approx)
Info: This is a beginner level trail. Guided by an expert mountain skills professional. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and dress for the weather. Please bring snacks and water.
This fantastic woodland is situated in the Fermoy area. It is well-known for the large cross situated in the woods. This cross was erected in 1933 but the site itself dates back about 3000 years to the bronze age. The mound at the summit forms ‘Carn Thiernagh’ and they say that the Druid Mogh Ruith is buried here. You will also find the remains of a ring fort that dates back to the early Iron Age. The path to the summit is marked by the fourteen stations of the cross. These crosses are marked by stone monuments along the trail. The trail is pleasant and the area is a beautiful evergreen commercial woods. The trail is easy-going and suitable for most fitness levels. While exploring the woods, visitors will have the opportunity to interact with local fauna and flora, enjoying the benefits of reconnecting with nature. On a good clear day, the views from the summit are stunning.
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