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Sport & Recreation: A Way of Life in Sligo

We work with sports clubs, communities and schools to facilitate physical activity programmes and events that promote increased participation in sport and physical activity. We build capacity by providing training and education opportunities for clubs, communities, coaches and volunteers.

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Open Water Swimming Lessons 2025!

Events, News
SSRP are delighted to partner once again with Swim Ireland to bring a range of Open Water Swimming Programmes to Dorrin’s Strand, Lough Arrow and Enniscrone. Read more and Register Here.
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May 7, 2025
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2025 Summer Camp Brochure

Events, News
Click here to find out about Summer Camps taking place in Sligo in 2025.
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May 7, 2025
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Bike Week Sligo 2025

Events, News
Taking place 10th to 18th May, lots of free events across Sligo. Bikes and helmets are provided if needed.
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April 17, 2025
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Try Tennis in Cleveragh

Events, News
The Access Sport Foundation, in collaboration with SSRP and Tennis Ireland, are excited to announce the return of Try Tennis programme for adults of all abilities in Cleveragh.
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April 17, 2025
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Outdoor Gym

Events, News
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership are delighted to announce the return of our popular and inclusive Outdoor Gym Programme. Join us for a fun, inclusive fitness class that is suitable for all abilities.
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April 17, 2025
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SSRP CSDO Eimear cooking popcorn over an open fire in a snow covered field

Beyond Horizons: Bridging Communities Through Outdoor Adventures

News
SSRP Community Sports Development Officer - Eimear McHugh recently had the opportunity to travel to Norway on the 'Beyond Horizons' Exchange Programme.
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April 9, 2025
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Sport Ireland – Young Voices Focus Group

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Sport Ireland - Young Voices Focus Group. Read More Here...
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April 2, 2025
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Activator Pole Walking Programme in Ballymote

Events, News
Join our 5-week Activator Pole Walking Programme in Ballymote! Starting Tuesday, April 1st, from 10:00 – 11:00am.
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March 28, 2025
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Job Vacancy: Outdoor Recreation Officer

Events, News
Closing Date, 12noon Monday 7th April 2025
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March 19, 2025
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IMRA Women’s Untimed Trail Series

Events, News
Join the IMRA Women's Untimed Trail Series this April - Entries opens 20th March
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March 18, 2025
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Invitation to Tender for the development of SSRP’s Strategic Plan 2025-2029 – NOW CLOSED

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Deadline for tender submissions is 12 noon, Friday 4th April 2025.
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March 18, 2025
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Her Moves – Period Positive Posters

News
Her Moves - Period Positive Posters. These posters were designed to support and inform teenage girls. Download Posters Here...
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March 3, 2025
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Our Aim

MORE PEOPLE, MORE ACTIVE, MORE OFTEN

Our aim is to increase participation in sport and physical activity by ensuring there is a broad range of opportunities for everyone in County Sligo.

We believe that sport and physical activity should be enjoyable, make us feel good, improve our health and wellbeing, increase our skills and introduce us to new people and places.

 
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Disability Sports

We work with a number of clubs and groups throughout Sligo to ensure that there is a wide range of choices for people with various disabilities.

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Disability Sports


Case Studies

We are delighted to have partnered with a number of sports clubs, schools, communities and organisations in Sligo.

Find out more about the projects that are helping get MORE PEOPLE, MORE ACTIVE, MORE OFTEN.

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Case Studies


Active Seniors

We work with over 50’s age groups, Active Age Clubs and organisations catering for older to develop Physical Activity programmes.

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Active Seniors

Training and Education Programmes

SSRP facilitates generic and sports specific training and education initiatives for volunteers, coaches and administrators. Programmes include: Safeguarding Training, NGB supported courses, Disability Inclusion Training, Coaching Children’s and sports specific courses for minority NGBs.

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Active Clubs and Communities

Learn more about how we can help you to increase sports and recreation opportunities in your club or community.

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Active Schools

We offer a number of initiatives to help schools provide physical activity and sports programmes to their pupils.

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Active People

Find out more about the many ways everyone can enjoy physical activity and sport in County Sligo.

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