Jul 4, 2014
The Federation caught up with swimmer James Scully from Paralympics Ireland at the National Acquatic Centre recently. James talked about his fear of spiders, dinner with Jennifer Laurence and his dog Rocko!
Q1. What is your routine when you are training?
This year we’ve stepped it up again, were back in the NAC, it’s all evenings now. We train 7 times in the pool –once a day and then twice on Saturday and you’ll have about 3 gym sessions a week so you’re talking the guts of 20 hours training. In the weeks leading up to competitions that will increase – so this week we’ve had 9 sessions and an extra gym session – you’re getting about 40k done in the pool plus the gym plus physio, pilates. You build up to it, it’s what you have to do to get the results really.
Q2. What are your three most prized possessions?
Probably my first one is the medal from Montreal last year – Bronze medal in the World Championship. It’s my first and only for the moment international medal. It’s kinda a source of inspiration for me personally. Probably my car as well, love the car. Third prized possession, em probably the dog, the pet dog. He’s a valuable member of the family – he’s a good source of entertainment.
Q3. If you could invite 3 people to dinner – who would they be and why?
Let me think, first one would probably be Jennifer Laurence, obvious reasons (smile), she seems like good crack and stuff, obviously good looking. Second one, em let me think… Can you invite a team? The whole Dublin team, I’d bring the whole Dublin team to dinner, I’m a massive Dublin fan. And third one – Ian Thorpe, I find him a very interesting character I’d love to get to know him better, learn from his experiences
James said he’d have the entire Dublin team over for dinner!
Q4. What do you enjoy outside of sport?
Just literally the general things like anyone else, hanging out with the lads – obviously being a high performance athlete that has to be kinda not so much curtailed but managed better like you can’t be out drinking you can’t be out partying you have to keep things really focused but I still enjoy life with the lads going to the cinema driving around having the laughs
Q5. What’s your favourite film?
Favourite film hmmm…. Eh probably Saving Private Ryan to be honest – I’m big into the war films, I studied history in college so really enjoy that aspect.
Q6. What’s your favourite music?
To be honest I’m kinda into everything – the funny story with me is I’ve gone through every single phase. I’ve gone from rap phase, I was a rocker for awhile – I grew my hair long, listen to trans, I’ll listen to Il Divo at times (smile and a laugh). Really anything goes for me!
Q7. Any phobias?
Spiders! Arachnophobia big time. I dunno where it came from. One time I was asleep and I woke up and there was a huge spider down in the bed and normally I wouldn’t take any notice of this but this guy ran towards me so I just freaked and ever since I’ve had this weird thing of spiders. Not small spiders but the big guys with the big legs. Australia would be a no go for me!!
Q8. Any superstitions?
I’m not hugely superstitious but I suppose I’d kinda be give or take. I’d believe in fate not so much religious, but kinda chance and luck. I’d be a big believer in karma, I always believe when you do good something good is gonna happen to you, vice versa.
Q9. Do you have a sporting hero?
Ian Thorpe. I really admire him as an athlete, as a person as well even from what he said he’s been through. He suffered from huge depression, alcoholism problems like that. I really admire an athlete who especially a swimmer, all swimmers will know it’s a very lonely sport and everyone goes through a dark patch now and again. But to know that other really successful athletes have gone through, have emerged on top and really performed, he’s an inspiration to me and a massive role model
Q10. Where would you like to go on holidays – but you can’t have been there before?
Em let me think, I’d love to go to South America, I’ve heard it’s fairly mad down there, I’m kinda the person that would like to travel around. Swimming you get to travel around but you’re kinda stuck to the swimming pool or the hotel so you don’t really see much. Just a journey around and see what it’s like.
James chose South America as a destination he’d like to visit!
Q11. Any pets – you said you had your dog earlier?
Yeah we’ve the dog! My family we’ve had everything from rabbits to gerbils, hamsters to cats! (What’s the dog’s name?) Rocko, a small Jack Russell. He’s a character alright
Quickfire Round:
Twitter or Facebook
Twitter… oh no Facebook sorry, no I don’t like twitter
Movie or TV
Eh movies……
Chinese or Indian
Indian!
Early Night In or Late Night Out
I suppose I have to say early night in (laugh) but on my downtime I enjoy a night out with the lads. Bit of both – depending on whether I’m swimming or I’m on my downtime.
Jul 3, 2014
The Government’s commitment to sport and local communities was underpinned today when Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring announced grants of €40.5 million for 880 sports projects across the country.
Speaking at the announcement Minister Ring said: “Sports clubs and organisations are the lifeblood of communities across Ireland. I’m delighted to be able to show how much the Government values their role and contribution. Thanks to their largely voluntary work, these clubs and organisations are delivering on the Government’s target to get more people to be more active, more often.”
The €40.5 million allocated today is a 30% increase in funding over the €31 million allocated in the last Sports Capital Programme in 2012. The Sports Capital Programme is the Government’s main vehicle for supporting the development of sports facilities and the purchase of non-personal sports equipment.
A total of 2,036 applications were made under the 2014 Programme, the second highest number ever received under a Sports Capital Programme. A total of 821 of the successful allocations are towards local sports clubs and organisations, with the remaining 59 allocated to regional or national projects.
The facilities being funded today range from small-scale equipment grants, to regionally significant centres of sporting excellence.
This Government has now allocated over €85 million under the Sports Capital Programme since it came into office. Much of this funding has been allocated with the assistance of national governing bodies or local authorities. In the context of the tight budgetary situation, this level of funding shows a phenomenal commitment to sport and to local communities.
The allocations announced include funding for:
o Natural grass sports pitches, tracks and courts;
o Floodlighting;
o Artificial sports pitches, tracks, courts and multi-use games areas;
o Security fencing and ball stop netting;
o Hurling walls / handball alleys;
o Building or refurbishment of dressing rooms, showers and toilets;
o Building or refurbishment of sports halls and gyms;
o Non-personal sports equipment;
o Shared facilities;
o Permanently fixed outdoor gym equipment.
For a full break down of the grant by county click here
For a full break down of the grants given to non local sports allocations click here
The Federations Members received the following grants:
Athletics Association of Ireland – €200,000
Badminton Ireland – €150,000
Cricket Ireland – €60,000
Football Association of Ireland – €360,000
Gymnastics Ireland- €300,000
Irish Amateur Wrestling Association – €22,000
Irish American Football Association – €15,000
Irish Martial Arts Commission – €100,000
Irish Olympic Handball Association – €20,000
Irish Orienteering Association – €39,000
Irish Rugby Football Union – €100,000
Irish Table Tennis Association – €17,000
Irish Ten Pin Bowling Association – €3,000
Irish Tug of War Association – €17,252
Irish Wheelchair Association – Sport – €130,000
Paralympics Ireland – €200,000
Special Olympics Ireland – €17,000
Swim Ireland – €190,000
Triathlon Ireland – €150,000
Volleyball Association of Ireland – €62,000
Weightlifting Ireland – €26,000
Jun 30, 2014
The Department published its annual report on 25th June highlighting the achievements in sport made during the year as well as outlining the priorities for 2014. Minister Varadkar outlined developments at the National Sports Campus (NSC):
“This was also an excellent year for sport with the opening of new multi-sport synthetic pitches and a pavilion for GAA, hockey, rugby and football at the National Sports Campus. These facilities will also be available to the public. Work will start this year on the new National Indoor Arena providing the first facility of its kind for indoor athletics, gymnastics and a host of other sports.”
The four actions commenced by the Department in Sport during 2013 were as follows-
- Develop new facilities at the National Sports Campus including access roads and multi-use pitches and a pavilion
- Promote Sport (Physical Education) as an examination subject
- Report on the feasibility of an Irish Museum of Sport
- Special sports capital programme for boxing and local authorities
Developments at the NSC also included the development of a new sport pavilion, equestrian arena, gymnastics and pentathlon facilities. The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) has developed proposals to change the way physical education (PE) is delivered at both junior and senior cycle in post-primary schools. ‘These proposals are in line with the Ministers’ priority in this area to promote sport (physical education) as an examination subject’ the report states. A committee, which includes the Federation of Irish Sport’s CEO, has been established by Minister Ring to examine the feasibility of developing a Museum of Sport and proposals are currently being reviewed in this regard. Finally a sports capital programme for boxing clubs and local authorities made awards of €2.98m in total.
‘Statistics at a glance’ provided in the report for 2013 include:
- €1.6m in grants to elite athletes under the International Carding Scheme and €6.8m under the High Performance Programme
- €7.9m to GAA, FAI and IRFU to increase participation by young people
- 67 medals at Olympic, Paralympic, World and European levels in sports supported by the Irish Sports Council
- Over 850,000 visits to the National Aquatic Centre
The report goes into more detail (pages 28-32) on the various areas of sport that the Department made progress on in 2013 and goals being set for 2014. The following headings summarise the achievements:
Sports Capital Programme (SCP)
In 2013, €13.5m was paid out to SCP grantees with a further €40m being earmarked for sports bodies in 2014. €1m was allocated to the IABA for upgrading of facilities in boxing clubs around the country. 37 grants amounting to €1.98m were made to city and county councils under the Sport Nation initiative joint funded by the Department and Irish Public Bodies Insurance (IPB).
Local Authority Swimming Pools
A total of €5.54m was paid out for new, replacement or refurbished Local Authority Swimming Pools in 2013.
Irish Sports Council
The ISC’s budget for 2013 was €43.5m which was a 2.5% reduction on the 2012 figure. 2014 has seen a further reduction to €42.5m which is hopefully the floor from which investment in sport shall be built, as indicated by the Minister at the recent Federation Annual Conference. The investment in the ISC has three central aims according to the report; increasing participation, improving standards in high performance sport and developing the capacity of the National Governing Bodies of Sport.
The Irish Sports Monitor 2013 half-year report highlighted that participation rates are thankfully continuing to increase with:
- 47% of the population participated in sport regularly (weekly) in 2013 compared to 44.5% in 2011.
- The levels of sedentary people have dropped from 13.2% in 2011 to 12.1% in 2013.
- Walking continues to grow in popularity with over 64.7% of Irish adults now walking for exercise on a weekly basis. Participation rates in recreational walking among Irish adults has grown significantly over the past five years and the ISC is continuing to work in partnership with a number of health and sport agencies to further increase participation rates in walking over the coming years.
National Governing Bodies of Sport
NGBs received 50% of all ISC funding in 2013 with a €7.9m investment going to the FAI, GAA, and IRFU to support their work in increasing youth participation. 59 other NGBs received €11.4m which helped them deliver ‘quality sport in Ireland, including administration, coach education and hosting and participating at international events.’
Local Sports Partnerships
31 LSPs received investment of €5.1m to provide national coverage for sports participation programmes and services aimed at increasing participation in sport. The partnership network also facilitated the employment of 16 Sports Inclusion Disability Officers.
Widening Participation in Sport
€600,000 was allocated to the ‘Go for Life’ programmes that aim to increase opportunities for older members to actively participate in recreational sport and physical activity, which included a €285,000 grant scheme. In addition, €800,000 was allocated to ‘Women in Sport’ programmes delivered through the LSPs and NGBs of sport.
Feasibility of Developing a Museum of Sport
The committee established by Minister Ring working on the feasibility of developing a museum has continued its work and the Department and the OPW have worked to identify sites. Failte Ireland has reviewed the tourism potential of a sports museum.
Anti-Doping
The Minister was appointed to the WADA Foundation Board for a period of 18 months from January 2013 and the World Conference on Anti-Doping in Sport endorsed a revised World Anti-Doping Code.
Organisational Capability Building (OCB)
The ISC HR and OCB Unit deliver services in the areas of: project management, governance, risk management, strategic planning, change management, employee performance and organisational leadership. A new strategy was worked on in 2013 and launched in 2014.
Coaching
In 2013, 22,903 coaches qualified along with 104 tutors while 1,921 courses were approved by Coaching Ireland.
National Sports Campus Development Authority (NSCDA)
The NSCDA developed a new pavilion with community sports pitches located adjacent which facilitate four major field sports- GAA, hockey, rugby and soccer. The National Diving Training Centre, Horse Sport Arena and the National Modern Pentathlon Centre now mean that the five sports of modern pentathlon can now be catered for on the site of the NSC, the only such facility in Europe. The completion of a new internal feeder road allows access to the entire NSC site and the refurbishment of an old farm residence allows high performance athletes to now stay and train on the campus. In April 2013 Irish Sport HQ was opened and now houses 19 NGBs. The budget in October 2013 provided funding for the National Indoor Arena which is anticipated to commence construction in 2014 with a completion date at the end of 2016. The ISC and the IIS announced plans for the development of a High Performance Training Centre at the campus which will commence in 2014 and be completed in mid-2015 to allow use before the 2016 Olympics.
NSCDA (Operations) Limited
This subsidiary of the NSCDA manages the National Aquatic Centre (NAC) and Morton Stadium as well as any new facilities coming on stream at the campus. During 2013, 850,000 visits were made to the NAC making it one of the top five paying visitor attractions in the country. Over 9,000 people attended swim academies at the NAC. Morton Stadium hosted a number of national events as well as a European League meet in June 2013.
Appendix 6 (page 43) outlines the ‘Minister’s Priorities for 2014’ which include:
- Contribute fully to the Government’s efforts to reduce the deficit, generate economic growth and increase employment;
- Publish new Tourism and Aviation policies and begin work on a Masterplan for Sport;
- Publish/Enact the following legislation:
- Lay the foundations for a bid for the Rugby World Cup;
- Make new allocations for facilities and equipment under the Sports Capital Programme;
- Develop facilities at the National Sports Campus including the commencement of work on the National Indoor Arena;
The Full Report can be downloaded here
Jun 13, 2014
It is vitally important to keep kids active and the statistics speak volumes. Four out of five children do not meet the Department of Health and Children’s National Physical Activity Guidelines for maintaining and improving their current and future health. With this in mind – why not sign up to your favourite sport now? Alternatively you could try something new. The options are endless and the benefits are great!
With summer fast approaching, the weather improving and the days lasting longer, what better time is there to get out and get healthy? There are over 70 sporting organisations in Ireland as well as a further 30 Local Sports Partnerships. The Federation of Irish Sport has put together some of the camps available across the entire country with something available for everyone.
Athletics Association of Ireland
For an array of different summer camps, locations, cost and all the other info you need for a great time click here
Association of Irish Riding Establishments (A.I.R.E)
Log on to their website here:
where you can information on camps during the summer.
Badminton Ireland
Leinster: Naas BC 16-20 June Connacht: Ballina 7-11 July Munster: Kilmacthomas 21-23 July
Wexford (1) 1-2 July Ballinaheglish (1) 14-18 July Ennis 18-22 August
Wexford (2) 11-12 August Ballinaheglish (2) 18-22 July
Dublin, Baldoyle (1) 30 June – 4 July Roscommon Juv Camp 7-11 July
Dublin, Baldoyle (2) 7 – 11July
Basketball Ireland
- Are running a one week camp to celebrate their ‘15th birthday’ at the National Basketball Arena from Monday June 30th to Friday July 4th 2014 from 10am-3:30pm for kids aged 6-17. The cost is €75 per person. However, there are reduced rates for those who book before the end of May/book with a friend or sibling/book within a group.
Camp Organiser: Aisling – Mobile: 086 8388972 – Email: aisling@arena.ie
For more information please click here
- As well as the one week camp above, Basketball Ireland is holding two separate 1 week residential camps in July.
Camp 1: 6th – 11th July
Camp 2: 13th – 18th July
Price: €375
Venue: Gormanston College, County Meath
For more information, please click here
Bowling League of Ireland
The Bowling league of Ireland holds 2 summer camps each year which they call the Senior and Junior Inter Association series. These involve all 4 associations, the BLI and the 3 Northern Ireland associations. For further information check out their website: www.irishlawnbowls.ie
Camogie Association
- This Gaelic games initiative sponsored by Lenovo is a mixed camp for teenage boys and girls aged 13-15 years. Top inter county players will coach on the Lenovo skills hub for the 4 days. The hurling/camogie camps take place in Carlow, Dublin, Offaly, Clare, Waterford, Cork, Limerick Wexford and Tipperary. Register on www.gaa.ie/lenovoskillshub
- Upcoming summer camps in Dublin & Wicklow
Book you place on the camps below by contacting eve@camogie.ie
| Type of Camp/ Age group |
Location |
Date |
| Player Lifestyle Camp (15-16yrs) |
| Summer Camogie Camp (9-12yrs) |
| Rising Stars Summer Camp (8-12yrs) |
| Performance & Lifestyle Camp (13- 16yrs) |
| Performance & Lifestyle Camp (13-16yrs) |
|
| Ballinakill Wicklow |
| Ballinakill Wicklow |
| Dublin |
| Southside Dublin |
| Northside Dublin |
|
| 19th / 20th June |
| 1st-3rd July |
| 15th-17th July |
| 28th-30th July |
| 29th-31st July |
|
Canoeing Ireland
Canoeing Ireland are holding camps for both Juniors and Adults over the summer months.
Juniors: click here
Adults: click here
Carlow County Council
- St. Fiacc’s Swimming Pool – 059 9140330
Graiguecullen
Summer Swimming Camps
*Monday – Friday 6pm – 6.45pm
*€35 per child
* Camp 1: 30th June – 4th July
* Camp 2: 7th – -11th July
* Camp 3: 14th – 18th July
* Camp 4: – 21st – 25th July
* Camp 5: 28th July – 1st August
* Camp 6: 11th – 15th August
- IT Carlow Activity Summer Camps – 059 9175608
*7-12 years Old
*Fee €60 per Child (€50 for second & subsequent children)
* Week 1: July 14th – 18th
* Week 2: July 21st – 25th
- Carlow Regional Youth Services – 059 9130476
Date Programme Project Age Price Contact
6,13, Fishing Camp The Vault 13-18 N/A Adam 085 2780307
20,27 May
4 June Tag Rugby TBC 3-18 €2 p/s Tracey 0857897288
8 weeks 4:30-5:30pm
9-13 June Ealain OG The Vault 13-18 N/A Jamie 0851397397
20-27 June 4 Friday Day Trips The Vault 13-18 TBC Tracey 0857897288
16-19 June Outdoor Adventure The Vault 13-18 TBC Tracey 0857897288
11am-3pm Biking Camp
23-26 June Extreme Adventure The Vault 13-18 €40 Tracey 0857897288
11am-3pm Camp
23-24 June Hill Walking The Vault 13-18 €40 Jamie 0851397397
Residential
1-3 July Carlow Community All Projects 16+ TBC JJ 0857132751
Summer Camp
7-11 July Carlow Summer All 5-12 €35-45 JJ 0857132751
Camp
14-18 July UBER Camp The Vault 12-16 €40 Jamie 085139739
21-25 July Youth The Vault 15-18 TBC Jamie 0851397397
Leadership
Training
29-31 July School Of Rock The Vault 13-18 €30 Paul 0857897279
Summer Camp
5-8 August Stepping Stones The Vault 6th €35 Jamie 0851397397
Class
11-15 August Graiguecullen TBC 5-12 €35/ €45 Siobhan 0857897339
12-15 August Kayaking Camp The Vault 13-18 €50 Tracey 0857897288
19-21 August Fishing Camp The Vault 13-18 TBC Adam-0852780307
Bagenalstown Events
Start Date Programme Project Age Price Contact
30 June Bagenalstown 13-18 €40 Karen 0876695876
Gleann Na Beru
3 July Extreme Bagenalstown Tracey 0857897288
Camp
Hacketstown Events
Start Date Programme Project Age Price Contact
9-10 July Summer Camp Hacketstown 16+ TBC Aoife 0867713793
10am-3pm Volunteer training Tracey 0857897288
14,-8 July Hacketstown Hacketstown 5-12 €40 Aoife 0867713793
Camp
Borris Events
TBC Borris Teenage Camp TBC 13-16 €50 JJ-0857132751
TBC Borris Camp TBC 5-12 €40 CRYS 9130476
Deaf Sports Ireland
- For all the information needed for the Summer Youth Activity Programme, please click here
Football Association of Ireland
- The Football Association of Ireland is once again holding summer camps all over the country. With both mainstream and goalkeeper camps, look to refine your skills and have fun. Mainstream camps cost €65*, while goalkeeper camps cost €50*. For all information, including how to book your camp and find out the nearest camp to you, please click here
G.A.A
The G.A.A has an array of summer camps which can be found here
Irish Amateur Boxing Association
SCHOOLBOYS SUMMER BOXING CAMPS – Gormanston, Co. Meath
An intensive week in a training camp where you will develop your skills and become technically and tactically more proficient.
2 camps will take place during the summer months and as places will be limited, it will be first come, first served.
The camps cost €300 which includes:
Transport to/from the venue from the National Boxing Stadium
Accommodation
Breakfast, dinner and lunch each day
Use of all the facilities including indoor soccer courts, basketball courts, tennis courts, running track and
swimming pool
This will be the third year of the summer camp and some notable boxers have attended in the past including European Schoolboys Champions Aaron Mc Kenna and Jordan Myers. Other European Schoolboy Championship boxers in attendance included Paddy Donovan, Eric Nash, Marcus Otiede, Brian Kennedy, Matthew Davis and Brian Mc Namee.
The dates for the camps are
Camp 1: Sunday, July 20th – Friday, July 25th
Camp 2: Sunday, August 10th – Friday, August 15th
If you want to book your place on a summer camp, contact one of the schoolboy coaches or camp coordinator Paddy Gallagher 087-6286269
***[Boxers attending must be able to box and have a basic fitness level]***
Irish Amateur Wrestling Association
- Junior summer Olympic wrestling camp in Cavan swimming pool & Leisure complex, Drumalee Cavan at 2pm Saturday 14th June 2014 cover charge of €20. Age of 10 years up to 16 years. Letter of parent consent is required. For further details contact Michael McAuley 0872627452
Irish Hockey Association:
The Irish Hockey Association has camps in Dublin – Cork – Galway – Antrim this summer.
*Age: 9-17
*Boys & Girls
*All Levels
For further information click here
Irish Martial Arts Commission
There are still a number of courses this summer. For further info click here
Irish Orienteering Association
For up to date information on courses, click here
Those with experience, as well as new comers are welcome! So why not give it a go?
Irish Rugby Football Union – (IRFU)
- Connacht Rugby Camps: Can be found here
- Leinster Rugby Camps: Can be found here
- Munster Rugby Summer Camps: Can be found here
- Ulster Rugby Summer Camps: Can be found here
Leinster Rugby are also offering a ‘School of excellence’ – more info can be found here
Irish Sailing Association
Find a sailing club near you and get out on the water! More info here
Irish Surfing Association
If you are interested in hitting the waves this summer then click here to find out the nearest course to you!
Irish Water Safety
- Irish Water Safety holds nationwide courses & events for swimming pool and beach lifeguarding. If you are interested in finding out more information click here
The website is regularly updated with new and exciting courses.
Irish Wheelchair Association – Sport
- The Irish Wheelchair Association are holding two types of camps this summer which are outlined below. For more information just click here
*IWA-Sport Summer Camp, IWA Clontarf Dublin 3, 22nd-24th July, 10am-4pm (5-17 years old)
*IWA-Sport Summer Camp, IWA Clontarf Dublin 3, June 30th – August 15th (5-12 years old)
Mountaineering Ireland
Mountaineering Ireland have so many different options which all can be found here
Swim Ireland
For all the information on courses to better your skills in the water click here
For all the information on courses to become a teacher or coach click here
Rowing Ireland
Belfast:
Dates: (Camp 1)Monday 21 July – Friday 25 July
(Camp 2) Monday 28 July – Friday 1 August
(Camp 3) Monday 4 August – Friday 8 August
Times: 9am – 5pm
Location: Queens Sport, Botanic Park, Belfast.
Website
Where to pay etc. for your summer camps: Contact Pamela Cunningham at clbc49@ntlworld.com or 078 5010 5757 for more information.
Cork:
Date: 28 July- 1 August 2014
Times: 10am-1pm or 1:30pm-4:30pm
Locations: Cork Boat Club, Blackrock Village, Cork
Website
Where to pay etc. for your summer camps: Contact karendunnemccarthy@me.com for application form
Special Needs Parents Association
- The Special Needs Parents Association has a fantastic range of summer camps and courses all over the country. Click here
Student Sport Ireland
DIT: Multi-sport and aquatic summer camps will run from 9:45-12:45pm, Monday to Friday on the following dates during the summer months:
7-11th July 2014
21st-25th July 2014
5-8th August 2014
18th-22nd August 2014
The camps are suitable for children between the ages of 6 to 11 years of age and the cost per child is €45. We also offer a 10% sibling discount off our standard camp rate. For more information please visit the website
Triathlon Ireland
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Triathlon Ireland |
| Camp Name: |
Splash & Dash Junior Tri Camp – National Aquatic Centre, Dublin |
| Target group: |
8-15 year olds |
| Dates: |
28th July-1st August |
| Times: |
10am – 2:30pm |
| Price: |
€89 |
| How to book: |
TI Online Booking |
| Prizes: |
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| Max Capacity: |
150 |
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| Brief description of activity: |
The camp will cover all aspects of triathlon including swimming, cycling, running, transition training and more in a fun environment. The camp is suitable for all abilities including those who have no previous experience. It’s about fun, teaching the fundamentals and enjoying the variety that triathlon has to offer.Qualified Triathlon Ireland coaches will lead the activities and give the budding triathletes an opportunity to complete a mini triathlon by the end of the camp. |
See their website here for further information
Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership
Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
There is 2 weeks of summer camps for children from 6 to 14 years, the weeks of 21st and the 28th of July. The first week takes place in St. Patricks on the Kells Road and runs from 10am to 2pm for the five days. The camp costs €50. The second week takes place in Castlecomer Community College from Monday to Thursday on the week of the 28thand costs €40. Both camps include swimming, inclusive games, foraging and some rest time with arts and crafts.
Camps can be booked online here
Summer Activities for Young Adults with Disabilities
We have also scheduled 3 days of summer activities for young adults, 15 years and over.
We have a Surf Trip planned for the 14th of July (€20 ), Pitch and Putt for the 15th of July (FREE!) and Trail Walk and Picnic for the 16th of July (FREE!). Some of these activities are weather dependent and alternative activities will be organised in the event of unfavourable weather. Contact the office directly to book these trips.
Mayo Sports Partnership
- The Mayo Sports Partnership are holding a camp for children with a disability and their friends from 14th-18th July 2014 at An Sportslann Castlebar from 10am-2pm. For more information, please contact Ray McNamara on: 094 9047023
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership
The Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership are holding a Summer Activity Camp. For more info click here
Student Sport Ireland
DIT: Our multi-sport and aquatic summer camps will run from 9:45-12:45pm, Monday to Friday on the following dates during the summer months:
7-11th July 2014
21st-25th July 2014
5-8th August 2014
18th-22nd August 2014
The camps are suitable for children between the ages of 6 to 11 years of age and the cost per child is €45. We also offer a 10% sibling discount off our standard camp rate. For more information please visit the website
Tennis Ireland
Dublin Parks Tennis in Fingal
is Serving up a Summer of Fun for 4 weeks in July
- Girls and boys from 5½–17 years can discover hidden talents, make new friends and have lots of active fun.
- Low cost affordable tennis coaching takes place in July.
- For beginners and improvers at local public courts.
- Fee €40 for the month.
- All equipment supplied.
- For four weeks from 30th June to 25th July on weekdays
- Hourly classes between 10am & lpm divided by age
- Some venues marked * operate afternoons 2.pm to 4pm
- Registration at all Venues On Friday 27th June 2 – 4pm
Ph. 8338711 parkstennis@eircom.net
Website
Venues operating in the Fingal County Council areas are:
Swords Town (rear the Castle) *
Balbriggan, Balarothery Tennis Club
Skerries Community Centre *
Donabate Community College
Lusk, Orlynn Park *
Howth, Baltray Park
Baldoyle, Seagrange Park
Malahide Castle Courts
Blanchardstown,Hazel Lawn Courts *
Hartstown Community School
Castleknock Riverwood Estate
Castleknock,Laurel Lodge Community Centre *
Wexford County Council
- The Wexford County Council are running a variety of camps across the county this summer. Firstly, there is six 1 day Multi Sports camps taking place with entry FREE. To find the nearest camp to you take a look below:
*Monday 4th August – Loftus Hall
*Tuesday 5th August – Courtown
*Wednesday 6th August – Curracloe
*Thursday 7th August – Rosslare
*Friday 8th August – Duncannon
*Saturday 9th August – The Hook Light House
- The Loftus Hall summer camp from the 7th – 11th July is being held in New Ross with activities from sports to cookery classes. The cost of the camp is €70 each. For further details check out their facebook page here
- For aspiring Soccer players, the council are running the following camps at a cost of €65 each:
*Ajax Athletic (GK camp) Daphne View, Enniscorthy Week 0 Sat 28th – Sun 29th June
*Campile United, O’Neill Park, Campile, New Ross Week 1: June 30th – July 4th
*Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts, Wexford Week 1: June 30th – July 4th
*North End United (GK camp), Belvedere Road Week 1: July 1st – July 3rd
*Ajax Athletic Daphne View, Enniscorthy Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Curracloe United, Ballaghblake, Curracloe Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*North End United, Belvedere Road, Wexford Town Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Rosslare Strand Schoolboys AFC, Rosslare Strand Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Scoil Mhuire Coolcotts Week 2: July 7th – July 11th
*Ajax Athletic Daphne View, Enniscorthy Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Corach Ramblers, Danescastle, Carrig On Bannow Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Duncannon FC, Ryans Park, Mersheen, New Ross Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Rosslare Strand Schoolboys AFC, Rosslare Strand Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*St Cormacs AFC, Luke Foran Park, Enniscorthy Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Wexford Albion Schoolboys AFC, Kennedy Park Week 3: July 14th – July 18th
*Wexford Albion: (GK camp), Kennedy Park Week 3: July 19th – July 20th
*Duncannon FC (GK camp) Ryans Park, New Ross Week 3: July 19th – July 20th
*Bunclody AFC, Church Road, Bunclody Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Enniscorthy Town, Pearse Road, Enniscorthy Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Rosslare Strand Schoolboys, Rosslare Strand Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Wexford Celtic FC, Sinnottstown Lane Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Wexford Youths, Ferrycarrig Park, Crossabeg Week 4: July 21st – July 25th
*Gorey Rangers, The Showgrounds, Gorey Week 5: July 28th – August 1st
*St Cormacs AFC (GK camp), Enniscorthy Week 5 August 2nd – August 3rd
*North End United, Belvedere Road, Wexford Town Week 6: August 4th – August 8th
*Bridge Rovers , Bogside, Castlebridge Week 7: August 11th – August 15th
*Wexford Youths, Ferrycarrig Park, Crossabeg Week 7: August 11th – August 15th
*Forth Celtic, Murrintown Week 8: August 18th – August 22nd
*Gorey Celtic FC, Mullaunfin, Creagh,, Gorey Week 8: August 18th – August 22nd
*St Cormacs AFC, Luke Foran Park, Enniscorthy Week 8: August 18th – August 22nd
