The 8th European Championships for Deaf Men’s Football kicked off this week in Hannover, with Ireland facing their first opponents, Poland, yesterday afternoon.
The match began at 3pm Irish time and was live streamed through German website www.EuroDeaf2015.eu with Irish fans both at home and abroad tuning in to watch Ireland’s impressive victory.
The final score of the match was 6-0 to Ireland, with Jason Maguire hailed as player of the match following a hat trick at 77 minutes.
The whole team played as a strong, united force, with the first goal scored just nine minutes in as Watson and Maher play a move finished by Maguire.
As the scores grew, so too did the confidence of the Irish players, with the Polish team getting few chances to try and shoot. Goalkeeper Walsh stopped short an attempt by Poland at 66 minutes.
At the 45 minute mark, Sinclair took a free kick, making it 2-0 to Ireland, at 70 minutes, Byrne got a top corner goal, bringing Ireland up to 3 goals and from there on in, the goals began to mount; at 72 and 75 minutes, Maguire scored again, before Dudley landed another goal at 81 minutes.
Poland were feeling the pressure as the match drew to a close, at 90 minutes, with four added on for Injury time, Poland tried to score but were blocked by Lowney, who kept the 6-0 victory for Ireland.
The team are now in training for their second match tomorrow (Thursday 18th June) against the Ukraine.
An accomplished cyclist who has enjoyed much success on the road is taking to the track this Saturday afternoon in a landmark Irish record-setting event.
John Lynch, a rider with Murphy Surveys Kilcullen Cycling Club, will take to the outdoor velodrome at Sundrive Road in Crumlin at lunchtime this Saturday, June 13, to set an Irish marker for the derny, or paced, hour record.
On Sunday last in the UK, Bradley Wiggins broke the UCI Hour Record at Lee Valley Velopark by completing a distance of 54.526km. This was indoors and unpaced, John hopes to reach between 56km and 60km outdoors and paced.
This will be the first time it has ever been attempted in Ireland so once the 35-year-old from Kildare completes the event, he will set a new marker. Officials from Cycling Ireland will be on hand to ratify the distance he achieves. Former international rider and Rás winner Tommy Evans holds the national record for the traditional unpaced hour. He set a marker of 46.166km back in 1999.
Last month John completed his 10th Rás. Leading up to the event, he worked up to 70 hours per week and was up at 5am to fit in training. But while he is a very strong road rider who has won plenty of races, most of his success has come on the track.
In the last two years alone he has won 10 medals at the National Championships, four of them gold. He has been training behind the derny on the track in recent weeks, paced by Liam Walker, the chairman of Lynch’s Kilcullen Murphy Surveys club.
“We’ve been talking about it for a while and if nothing else, it will hopefully get a bit of interest going again in the hour record,” Liam said.
“We’ve been going to the track and doing around 1½ hours; a nice steady warm up and then maybe some 20 minute efforts at race pace. It’s also about figuring out the lines around the track because at that speed it’s all slightly different doing 56 or 58kph. We’re aiming to ride steady for the first half and then pick it up and pick it up. But steady is still 56k per hour!
“It’s also hard to get shelter off the derny in the crosswinds; you can to keep tight, not more than a couple of inches away. And you have to move around the back of it as you go around the track to maximise the shelter depending on how the breeze is hitting you.”
Anyone wishing to witness this unique effort on Saturday, should be at the track for about 12:30pm.
A chance for 6-12 year olds to try various athletics such as sprinting, hurdles, relays, javelin and shot putt. Prices are €50 for one week with a €10 discount with a second child. The camps run from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, more details can be found through the link.
Badminton Ireland subsidise clubs to run summer camps which aim to provide children between the ages of 9-15 the opportunity to enjoy 5 days of badminton during the summer months.
2 hour Summer Project Package includes:
· Use of Sports Hall (Football, Zorbing etc.)
· Use of Studios (Pool, Table Tennis etc.)
· DCC Instructor led
· Minimum 3 different Activities
Slots available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Morning or Afternoon. Maximum 45 per booking.
Fun for All. Booking Essential. First come, first served.
All in Package Price Only €95
3 day inclusive summer camp for children with a disability aged 5-16 years old(and their siblings). This camp is taking place Tuesday July 21st-Thursday July 23rd from 10.30am-1pm each day at The Peace Link Facility, Clones, Co Monaghan.
Activities at the camp include Archery, Sitting Volleyball and many more fun activities. Limited places available and pre-registration essential. Cost is €10 per child. For more information or to book a place please contact Dean Mc Elroy, Sports Inclusion Development Officer on 087-2623956.
Cheerleading
Strike Force Cheer, Tumble & Stunt Summer Experience 2015
3rd-7th August 2015
Strike Force Central, WFTRA Centre,
52a Mellowes Road, Finglas West, Dublin 11
Open to everyone ages 6 years +
Introduction to one of the fastest growing youth sports around with some of the best cheer athletes in the country. Learn new physical skills, enhance your current skill level, and surprise yourself at the same time
0862192815/strikeforce.ie/info@cheerdublin.com
Dundrum table tennis
Dundrum Table Tennis Club is running summer camps as listed below. If you need any additional information please let me know.
Dundrum TTC is also running a Summer League tournament starting this Monday –
appropriate for all levels, including beginners (adults). Full details
at http://www.dundrumtabletennis.org/summer-league
FAI
For children between the ages of 6 and 14 to learn the fundamental skills of soccer and to have fun. The camps take place all across the country to make it easier to find one near you! For more information or to book a place follow the link.
Members Summer camp; IWA-Sport are running their annual Junior members Summer Sports Camp from 21st – 23rd July in Clontarf, Dublin. The camp will be based at the IWA Sports Centre in Clontarf and will offer many different sports and activities including wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, archery, athletics, table tennis, tennis and Handcycling. This camp is suitable for junior athletes from 5 – 17 years of age. For more information contact info@iwasport.com
Public Summer Camp; IWA-Sport is once again running its annual public summer camp during the months of July and August. The camp will be based at the IWA Sports Centre in Clontarf, Dublin and will offer many different sports and activities including a variety of wheelchair sports and fun games and activities. This camp is suitable for children from 5 – 12 years of age. For more information follow this link http://www.iwasport.com/iwa-sport-summer-camp-2015/
Cavan; 7th till the 9th of July, for children between the ages of 6 and 12. 10:30 am till 3:00 pm. For further information contact Sarah Rothwell on 0494371213.
Irish WWF
. Surfdock/Wakedock Watersports Camp for children aged 8-16 years, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 4
The Surfdock/Wakedock watersports camp is a full day camp starting at 10am (supervision from 9am) until 4.30pm (supervision until 5pm) running from Monday to Friday during June, July and August. The first camp starts on the 8th June.
If you would like to book your children into their camp or require more information you can send them an email or call them on 01-6683945 and now you can also book online here: http://www.surfdock.ie/book-activities.
Belfast City Council Summer Wakeboard Event in July.
10th, 11th, 12th July 2015
Eligibility applies but get in touch for more info!
Belfast Harbour Summer Wakeboard Sessions
July 2015
Get in touch for more info!
Summer wakeboard courses- 5 sessions throughout July and August
£75, includes BBQ’s on weekends
Ballyhass water sports camps north cork, for more information on these camps go to www.ballyhasslakes.ie
IWS camps
IWS have a variety of courses throughout the summer months, for more information go to www.iws.com then click courses then region.
Laois sports
Also if you get phone calls regarding Sprocket Rocket summer camp dates are as follows:
Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd Kiln lane, Mountrath
€25.00 per child, second child €20
Must know how to cycle
10am – 2pm
Take address and we will post out registration forms
Deposit required
Limited places
Also if you get phone calls regarding Blazing Saddles summer camp dates are as follows:
Tuesday 14th – Thursday 16th Emo Community Centre
€25.00 per child, second child €20
Must know how to cycle
10am – 2pm
Take address and we will post out registration forms
Mountaineering Ireland offer a variety of courses for those seeking to acquire the skills necessary to take up mountain climbing or hiking as a hobby. For more information on the courses available follow the link.
Rowing Ireland
The Rowing Ireland Get Going…Get Rowing Camps are as follows:
Shandon boat club have summer camps between the 20th and 24th July. For more information on these camps contact Frank Coghlan at secretary@shandonboatclub.com
Offaly Rowing Club are running a Summer rowing camp this year from August 9th to 14th. The Camp is for children in 5th and 6th classes of primary school. For more information contact Ciaran on 0851305766.
5 day rugby camp for 6 – 12 year olds, 22 venues across Leinster, meet Leinster players and get one free ticket to a Leinster game. For more information follow the link.
A chance for 6 – 12 year olds to learn rugby and develop existing skills further. Camps will run from 9:30 am till 1:30 pm. Following their introduction last year, three day girls camps for 12 – 18 year olds will make a return in three venues. For more information or to book a place follow the link.
Week long rugby camp for boys and girls aged 6 – 12, chance to meet the Connacht players and receive one free ticket to a select Connacht game. For more information or to book a place follow the link.
Sligo sport and recreation
Sligo has various camps taking place for young people for the summer period. To check out all the camps available follow the link.
Will be running Fun in the Sun from 3rd – 8th August, 2015 from 11.00 am – 3.00 pm venues as follows:
Monday 3rd – Hook Lighthouse
Tuesday 4th – Courtown/Riverchapel
Wednesday 5th – Curracloe Beach
Thursday 6th – Rosslare Recreation Centre
Friday 7th – Duncannon Beach
Saturday 8th – Loftus Hall.
Wrestling
Cavan free-style wrestling 7 pm for children 8 up to 18 years Tuesday 9 nth and Friday 12 th Tuesday 16th Friday Tuesady 23rd friday 26th in Cavan Leisure centre, Co Cavan. Coach Valiantsin 0857198692
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Celtic Tigers free-wrestling in Barbican St. Peters parish centre Drogheda Friday 26th June, children 8-18 years at 7pm,
Coach Zhivko 0863625841
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Hercules wrestling club Lurgan Street Dublin every Thursday at 6.30 pm children 8-18 years Coach Daniel Kennedy, 0862364818
We asked three questions during the annual conference and created an ideas wall. Some general themes are summarised below:
Question 1: We say sport contributes to Health, Economy, Education, Community and Ireland’s reputation. Are these too many, too few or just right? Would you add anything else?
Economy: Implementation plan for policy.
Health: Physical Education to be Mandatory.
Health and Well-being.
Participation helps loneliness and self-esteem.
Fun/Inclusion: Fun needs to be emphasized.
Make sport available to all.
Inclusion and participation are important.
Personal: Find out what sport means to individuals.
Personal development and how it assists with our daily lives.
Involve communities.
Education: Promote all sports to children.
Improve Physical Education hours.
More alignment in education and health.
Facilities: Lack of facilities.
Increased Marketing of Health promotion
Cultural: Cultural integration.
Participation: Participation for everyone.
Participation should be number one.
Everyone on the same page.
Insurance: Insurance policies needed for school activity, formal and unformal so that kids can play and fall.
Question 2: Imagining the doorstep scenario, what is the 30 second pitch that you believe is the one single key message which would entice the public in general enough to make them say “Wow- I didn’t know that. It matters. Tell me more.”
Health: 84% of people who are active feel better. Good mood most of the time.
Quality of life- 15 more years to live.
Better quality of life.
Reduces rick of diseases.
4% of your day is one hour, have you got time to be physically active.
Only 12% of post primary pupils receive the recommended level of activity.
Sport changes and saves lives.
Economy: 40,000 jobs in in sport contribute to the economy.
Sports worth is almost 2.5 billion and rising.
Physical inactivity costs the state between €150 and €300. If 10% became active, it would save up to €135 million per year.
Inclusivity: We cater for all children.
Make it personal: Sport changes lives.
Emphasise sport can help you live longer.
Fun and social.
Negative Messaging: Shock tactics showing what will happen without sport.
Question 3: What would your sport do to contribute over any of the five areas…with no extra funding, with some extra funding and with all the funding you needed?
No extra funding: Build partnerships with communities.
Better education and promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
Better links between sport clubs and NGBs.
Empower volunteers and volunteer recognition.
Better sharing of facilities and improve participation.
Work better with schools.
Some Funding: Increase participation.
Increase facilities and jobs.
Sport development officers for schools.
Awareness campaigns.
Invest in Education and training.
Increased school programmes.
Adopt a more professional operations.
All the Funding: Develop Facilities and coaching structures.
Provide more sport events and competitions.
Increase and improve equipment.
Staff investment- increase the staff for the role of admin and management.
Create more jobs.
Increase in Development officers.
Sports talk in every school.
Sports for all, shared community sports facilities strategically developed.
General Funding: Upskilling coaches.
Open doors to participation.
Achieve sport through education, health and social.
Host more international events, include local participation in festival type gigs.
Coca-Cola Thank You Fund– Will distribute €125,000 in five grants of €25,000 in 2015. These grants will provide major funding for sport and activity programmes taking an innovative approach to getting localcommunities moving.
JLT Ireland– in partnership with the Federation of Irish Sport has developed a group insurance facility specifically designed for National Governing Bodies, sports clubs and coaches.
2into3– Are Ireland’s specialist advisors and capacity builders for the not-for-profit sector. They work with social sector leaders and collaborate with partners to help scale impact, develop sustainability, build leadership and innovate.
Azolve– Azolve’s Membership Management solution is being used within a growing number of sports organisations, from individual clubs to national governing bodies for the simple reason that it allows organisations to focus on the sport, rather than the administration that comes with it. It’s a hosted solution so is accessible from anywhere you have internet access, by governing body staff, club/team administrators or individual members, via their own access workbenches. More info below:
Club Travel- Award winning travel management company focusing on end to end travel management to ensure an excellent service for all teams, associations, sponsors, VIP and media groups.
JLT Ireland– in partnership with the Federation of Irish Sport has developed a group insurance facility specifically designed for National Governing Bodies, sports clubs and coaches.
OSK– are one of Irelands leading firms of Accountants in Dublin, providing quality accounting services since 1985. OSK offer expertise in auditing and accounting services, business advisory, accountants for contractors, small business support, taxation, payroll, bookkeeping and management accounting.
Print Depot– Experts in printed communication. Their design and print solutions include business cards, stationary, brochures, leaflets, posters and more.
Tifco Hotels/Crowne Plaza– The Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Blanchardstown, one of Ireland’s newest 4 Star luxury hotels, offers a unique location setting this hotel apart from all other hotels in Dublin whether it’s for business, leisure or shopping in Dublin.
TRB Associates– Are one of Irelands’ longest established recruitment consultancies and 2014 commences our 24th year in business. Conscious of the nuances of the Irish market our motto has always been “Recruiting the Best …..Quietly”, thus we keep a low profile and focus on delivering results in the professional manner that has supported our business since 1989.
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