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Women In Sport Week 2025

February 20, 2025
March 3rd to 9th

Women In Sport Week 2025

Women in Sport Week is set to take place across Ireland from March 3rd to 9th 2025. 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.

Free Tasters

Orienteering | Kinsale Hotel & Spa | March 2nd

Date: Sunday March 2nd

Time: 10:30 – 12:00

Venue: Kinsale Hotel & Spa

Info: www.orienteering.ie/fixtures/kinsale-hotel-spa-woods/

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)

Women On Wheels | Blackrock | Monday March 3rd

Date: Monday March 3rd

Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Venue: Blackrock Castle

Info: This is a “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 a bike related skills and a chance to socialise in a safe environment.  

Women's Social Volleyball | Ballyphehane | Monday March 3rd

Date: Monday March 3rd

Time: 7pm to 9pm

Venue: Presentation Ballyphehane

Info: Looking to try something new, meet new friends and have some fun? Cork Sports Partnership and Volleyball Ireland are coordinating a women’s social volleyball taster. This taster aims to provide an opportunity for women to play volleyball in a fun and supportive environment.

Women's Tag Rugby | Churchfield | Wednesday March 5th

Date: Wednesday March 5th

Time: 7pm to 8pm

Venue: Sam Allen Astro Churchfield

Info: In celebration of Women In Sport Week Cork City Council and Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to host a new fun Women’s Come & Try Tag Rugby Event! Open to all abilities this fun introductory session will put you through your paces with fun games, skills and game play!

Table Tennis | Hollyhill | Thursday March 6th

Date: Thursday March 6th

Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Venue: James Kenneally Hall Hollyhill

Info: These programmes aim to provide an opportunity for women to play table tennis in a fun and supportive environment. Bring a friend or more and join us now is the time to try something new and fun

Women's Social Volleyball | Blackrock | Thursday March 6th

Date: Thursday March 6th

Time: 8pm to 9:30pm

Venue: Ashton Blackrock

Info: Looking to try something new, meet new friends and have some fun? Cork Sports Partnership and Volleyball Ireland are coordinating a women’s social volleyball taster. This taster aims to provide an opportunity for women to play volleyball in a fun and supportive environment.

Pitch & Putt | Ballincollig | Saturday March 8th

Date: Sunday March 9th

Time: 10:30am To be confirmed

Venue: Lakewood Pitch & Putt Ovens, Ballincollig

Info: Cork Sports Partnership and Pitch & Putt Ireland are delighted to announce a new Women Beginners Pitch & Putt taster. ! If you have wanted to give Pitch & Put a try now is your chance. Led by experienced coaches.

Email: James at jkirby@corksports.ie to register your interest

Women's Kayaking | Sunday's Well | Sunday March 9th

Date: Sunday March 9th

Time: 9am to 12pm

Venue: Phoenix Kayak Club, Sunday’s Well, Lee Road, Cork

Info: Take your first dip into the fantastic watersport of kayaking.  Expertly lead by the fantastic phoenix kayak club.

This taster is for 16+ years. All Participants must have their own Wetsuit. Please bring a dry change of clothes and snacks.

Orienteering | Fota Gardens | March 9th

Date: Sunday March 9th

Time: 10:00 -11:00 or 10:30-11:30

Venue: Fota Gardens

Info: www.eventbrite.ie/e/women-in-sport-week-orienteering-training-for-women-and-girls-fota-tickets-1256376258209?aff=oddtdtcreator

Book a free timeslot for 60 minutes (10:00 -11:00 or 10:30-11:30) of orienteering training, learn the basics to help you get around your first orienteering course!

Topics include:

  • Map Orientation
  • Symbol Recognition
  • How to read a map
  • How to take part in an orienteering event
Register For Free Tasters

Events | Training & Education

Women in Sport Week: Sport Inclusion and Disability Awareness Workshop | Online | Monday March 3rd

Topic: Sport Inclusion and Disability Awareness Workshop 

Location: Online

Date: Monday, March 3rd 2025 

Time: 6.00 – 7.30 pm

Cost: FREE

>>> Register Here <<<

Workshop Description: 

Cork Sports Partnership deliver this workshop on behalf of Active Disability Ireland. This workshop is designed to build awareness around people with disabilities participating in community sport and physical activity. 

Content Includes

  • Types of disability
  • Language around disability
  • Communication and etiquette around disability
  • Challenges to participation in sport and physical activity
  • Models of Inclusion
  • Introduction to Sports Inclusion Disability Charter

On completion of workshop, participants will receive an Active Disability Ireland Certificate of Participation. 

Pre- registration is required. To register please complete the form below. Online login details will be sent to the provided email address prior to workshop.

Please register by Monday the 3rd of March at 12pm.    

Fuelling Your Fitness For Women In Sport Workshop | Online | Tuesday March 4th

Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to provide this workshop in partnership with EduFit as part of Women in Sport Week.
 
This is a FREE online workshop on “Fuelling your fitness for women in sport” with Ruth Kavanagh, MSc. ANutr. (Registered Associate Nutritionist) from EduFIT.
 
This 1-hour live online workshop is aimed at active females aged 16+ who would like to learn more about sports nutrition.
 
Workshop Details
This workshop is also important for people who support young active girls including fitness instructors, coaches, female liaison officers, PE teachers, friends and family. 
 
This workshop is full of evidence-based information presented in a simple and practical manner, with lots of examples and take-home resources, and will be delivered online via Zoom. 
 
The workshop will have information on:
  • Which types of carbohydrates, proteins and fats are optimal for sports nutrition.
  • How much of each macronutrient you typically need on your plate each mealtime
  • The best pre- and post-workout foods (with meal examples)
  • How to implement “The 4 R’s” after training
  • Breaking down supplements: which are worth it and why?

Puppies and Pilates | Marina | Tuesday March 4th

Cork Sports Partnership for Women in Sport Week are delighted to launch a Puppies and Pilates for Women of Cork City and County aged 16 years and above.

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, 4th March 
  • Venue: Marina Market 
  • Time: 6.00 pm
  • What to Bring: Yoga Mat
  • >>> Register Here <<<

 

Badminton Open Event | Mardyke | Thursday March 6th

>>> Register Here <<<

As part of Women in Sport Week Cork Sports Partnership and Badminton have teamed up to host an exciting evening of badminton for women of all ages and abilities.

Looking to have some fun, take part in some fun introductory skills sessions, fun matches, connect with a club or just see what is happening in your area and show your interest in trying out the sport, then this event is for you!

Free goodies and prizes also on the night!

Event Details:

  • Date: Thurs, 6th March
  • Venue: Mardyke Arena
  • Time: 7-9pm
  • Who: Women and teenage girls
  • Open to: those new to the sport, those looking to return and for those currently play

Women in the Outdoors Gathering

Bringing together over 50 women that have completed our highly successful Women In The Outdoors. This gathering will encourage new relationships to form so they can continue to access the outdoors.

 

If you are interested in participating in the women in the outdoors programme 2025 you can find out more information and register your interest here: Women In The Outdoors

Some programmes may be full but you can register your interest for future programmes

Ongoing Programmes

Women's Try Tennis

Programme Details:

  • Venue 1: Lakewood Tennis Club, Ovens
  • Start Date: Sat, 1st March (6 Saturdays)
  • Times: 10am | 11am | 12pm
  • Who: Mixed Beginners Men & Women 18+
  • Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/n5JPHplH0v

 

  • Venue 2: Ballycannon Tennis Club, Kerry Pike
  • Start Date: Sat, 8th March (6 Saturdays)
  • Times: 10am new women beginners | 11am women advanced/returning | 12pm new men & women beginners
  • Who: Women 18+
  • Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/n5JPHplH0v

For questions or queries: Email James at jkirby@corksports.ie

More Info: https://www.corksports.ie/latest-news/try-tennis-programmes-march-2025/

Women's Half Marathon Training

Programme Details:

  • Start Date: Sunday 23rd March
  • Venue: Blackrock Castle
  • Time: 9:00 each week (additional resources and guidance also provided)
  • Duration: 10 Week Social Training Programme
  • Requirements:
    • This programme is open to women already registered for the Cork City Marathon and for those who would just like to experience training for this distance for future events
    • **Please note: This programme DOES NOT include a ticket for the Cork City Marathon**
    • Participants must have had the ability to complete a 10k prior to taking part
  • To Register Click Here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/z1QqIPYSQJ

For questions & queries email: Craig Harrington at charrington@corksports.ie

Women's Social Hockey

Programme Details:

Women's CrickHITT

Programme Details:

Venue 1 Midleton

Venue 2 Bishopstown

  • Start Date: Tues, 28th Jan
  • Duration: 6 Weeks (no session 18th Feb midterm)
  • Venue: Bishopstown Community School
  • Time: 6.30-7.30pm
  • Cost: €30pp
  • Register: Click here>>>

For queries email James at jkirby@corksports.ie

More Info: Women’s CrickHIIT

Women's Social Soccer

More Info: Women’s Social Soccer

Swimmin' Women

Programme Details:
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • ​Venue: Leisureworld Bishopstown
  • Who: Women | Midlife females to support you through life’s milestones
  • Also included: Drawstring bag, swim hat and women’s health brochure

Women's Badminton

Programme Details:

Beginners Pickleball

What is Pickleball?

  1. A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
  2. Played both indoors or outdoors on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net.
  3. Played with a paddle and a plastic ball with holes.
  4. Played as doubles or singles.
  5. Can be enjoyed by all ages and skill levels

>>> More Info <<<

Venues:

  • Bandon
  • Bantry
  • Blackrock
  • Bishopstown
  • Blarney
  • Cobh
  • Inniscarra
  • Midleton
  • Mitchelstown
  • Kanturk
  • Kinsale
  • Kilbrin
  • More to come!

Get Active In Conna | Bowls | Taekwon Do | Badminton | HIIT

More Info: Get Active In Conna

Feel Alive HIIT Class

  • When: Starts Tues, 7th Jan (Every Tuesday & Thursday)
  • Where: Conna Community Centre
  • Time: 7-8pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • Who: Men & women 18+
  • Register: Jenny Quirke 087-9254793 or Message Conna Community Council

Adult & Teen Taekwon Do:

  • When: Starts Thurs, 9th Jan
  • Who: Juveniles
  • Where: Conna Community Centre
  • Time: 4-7yo @ 4-5pm | 8-12yo @ 5-6pm
  • Register: Alan Sands 086-2458299 or Email connacommunity@gmail.com
  • When: Starts Fri, 10th Jan
  • Who: Adults & Teens
  • Time: 6.45-7.45pm each week
  • Where: Conna Community Centre
  • Register: Alan Sands 086-2458299 or Email connacommunity@gmail.com

Social Bowls:

Social Badminton:

  • When: Starts Mon, 13th Jan (Every Monday & Thursday)
  • Where: Conna Community Centre
  • Time: 8-10pm each week, €5pp payg
  • Who: Men & women 18+
  • Equipment Provided
  • Register: Message Conna Community Council or Email connacommunity@gmail.com

LGBTQI+ Camogie & Hurling

Details: 

  • Start Date: Wed, 17th Jan
  • Venue: Glen Resource Centre
  • Time: 6.30-7.30pm
  • Duration: 6 Wednesday
  • Who: 18+
  • No experience required, equipment will be provided
  • Contact: Aaron at 085-8340492 or follow on instagram @laochra_aeracha
  • More Info: Laochra Aeracha

Women's Startbox

Programme Details:

  • Start Date: Tues, 28th Jan
  • Duration: 6 Tuesday Evenings (no session 18th Feb midterm)
  • Where: Bishopstown Community School
  • Time: 8.30-9.30pm
  • Cost: €30pp
  • Who: Adult Women
  • Note: No equipment is needed!
  • Register: Click here>>>
  • Queries email: jkirby@corksports.ie
  • More Info: Women’s Startbox

Women on the Move

Programme Details:

  • Cost – €40
  • Length – 8-weeks
  • Advice on how to stay active and healthy
  • How to carry out the physical testing from home. At the outset of each programme participants are
    measured for weight, height, BMI, waist circumference, and they also complete a one mile timed
    walk/run. These measurements are taken again at the end of the programme
  • Contact Person: Tim Burke
  • More Info: Women On The Move

ParkRun

Cork Sports Partnership, HSE, Cork City Council, Cork County Council and Healthy Ireland have supported a number of local groups and organisations to establish parkrun’s in Cork since 2012.  

Parkrun is a free, weekly, 5km timed run that is a worldwide concept and is rapidly growing here in Ireland. There are 19 parkrun events currently in Cork.

 

There are 16 parkrun events currently in Cork:

11 Adult Events:

 

8 Junior Events:

Schools and Teens

Teens Gym Gals

Cork Sports Partnership through the Her Moves Campaign are delighted to launch a new Gym Gals Gym Based Programme for teenage girls aged 13-17 years old this March in the Mardyke Arena
 
This 6 week gym based programme gives teenage girls the opportunity to get introduced to a gym setting in a comfortable environment. Participants will progress over 6 weeks of training, improving form and fitness all while making new friends.
 
Programme Dates & Venues:
  • Date: Saturday 8th of March
  • Duration: 6 Saturdays
  • Time: 10:15 am – 11:15 am
  • Location: Mardyke Arena
  • Cost: €20
  • >>> Register Here <<<

Schools Glow Badminton

A fun UV inspired Badminton Jam to music! 

If your school is interested in participating in future events email James Kirby: jkirby@corksports.ie

Schools Lift Glow and Row

A new hybrid activity incorporating rowing and weightlifting while utilising UV lights and music. Cork Sports Partnership is delighted to team up and offer this with Rowing Ireland and Weightlifting Ireland.

 

If your school is interested in participating in future programmes email James Kirby: jkirby@corksports.ie

Girls Intro To Athletics

Embark on a transformative 6 week running journey where you will uncover the fundamentals of running and effective training techniques. Join experienced athletes eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Build lasting friendships and boost confidence through inclusive sessions tailored for all abilities.
 
The structured training programme, led by qualified coaches experienced in guiding athletes of all levels, aims to inspire you to achieve and believe in your potential. Lace up for a fun and engaging running experience where building confidence and empowerment takes centre stage.
 
 
Details Coming Soon – 9 Venues for 2025
 
For queries email Craig Harrington: charrington@corksports.ie or James Kirby: jkirby@corksports.ie
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