European Week of Sport

Dublin Sport Fest 2022

23rd - 30th September

see schedule

Schedule of events

Friday 23rdSaturday 24thSunday 25thMonday 26thTuesday 27thWednesday 28thThursday 29thFriday 30th

Friday 23rd September

Flagship Events

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
50+ Schools across the City
Marathon Kids

8 week physical education program covering daily short runs, physical & mental health education, nutrition, exercise and lots of fun. David Gillick ambassador for Marathon Kids will visit schools during European Week of Sport.

8 Week Programme
5th & 6th class mixed
Closed to schools participating.
3,500
More info
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
The Bike Hub Crumlin
Cycling without Age Trishaw Rides
All Week
Older Adults
Open
-
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Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Griffith Park, Botanic Ave entrance, Glasnevin
Strength & Conditioning in the park
10-10.45am
Adults over 18
Open
15-25
Contact
Johnstown Park, Ballygall, Finglas east
Strength & Conditioning in the park
8 Week Programme
Adults over 18
Open
10-15
Contact
Ballybough
Beginner Community Yoga
9.45am
Adults / Active Age 
Open
20 Max
10 spots left 
Contact
St Andrews Centre in Pearse St. D2
Chair Aerobics for older adults 
2.30 - 3.30pm
Older adults
Open
20
Contact
TBC (Sportsco, Ringsend)
Pickleball
8 - 9pm 
Sporting Pride Group 
Open to Sporting Pride Group
16
Contact
4 Primary schools in D2 & D4
Marathon Kids programme
Mon 26th - Fri 30th 9-12pm 
5th & 6th class. mixed
Closed to schools participating
250
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
St Francis SNS
Startbox
10 - 10.45am
Primary 6th class
Closed
60
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Kylemore College
Dominicans  
Griffith Avenue
Indoor rowing programme 
11-12
8:40-10
11:40-1
Secondary school students 
Closed
85
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Merrion Cricket Club
Cricket - DCC U11/13 Camp
3.45pm-7.15pm
Boys aged 9-13 in DCC area
Closed
50+
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Clontarf Road Astro 
DCC Primary School Tag Rugby Blitz
10am till 1pm
10am till 1pm
Closed
200 - 250
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

Saturday 24th September

Flagship Events

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
The Garda Boat club
Ukrainian Family day
TBC
Families
Open
400
ContactContact
Sport Ireland Campus
Be Active Festival

Be Active Festival will include demonstrations, sports personality appearances, taster sessions, a skillzone & much more

-
Families
Open
1,000+
More info
St. Annes Park
Parkrun

9th Parkrun Birthday

9.30am
Local General Public
Open
-
More infoContact

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Drumcondra
Grace park residents Family Fun Day TBC
2pm-5pm
Local General Public
TBC
TBC
Contact

Sunday 25th September

Flagship Events

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Dublin City University
The Great Dublin Bike ride 
100k Start 08:00, 60km start time is 08:40
-
Open
-
more info
Cherry Orchard Ballyfermot Junior parkrun
Junior Park Run
9.30am
4-14 year olds
Open
50+
more info

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Ballyfermot
Pickleball Festival for Adults   (Open Event)
9:30 - 3:30pm
Adult
Open
50-70
Contact
Ierne Sports Centre, Drumcondra 
Heels & Wheels Active Age Cycle 

Group Participate in DCS&WP initiative Great Dublin Bike ride

8am
Active Age
Closed
15
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

Monday 26th September

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Our lady of delours parish Centre, Botanic rd, Glasnevin
Beginners Yoga
11am-12pm
Adults over 18
Open but limited places
16
Contact
Cabra
Golden Wonders Go For Life

Golden Wonders go for life group host social games and refreshments with Clonliffe group

1- 3pm
Older Adults
Invite to groups
40-50
Contact
Cabra
Free Pickle ball for Teen beginners
5-6pm
Teens
Open
20+
contact
Eastwall Watersports
Kayaking with Ballark Youth Training Centre
11am
Youth at Risk
Closed
8
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Drumcondra
Active Age Cycle 
10am
Active Age
Closed
12
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Marys Lane
MUGA Dublin 7
Multi Sports Activites
3-7pm
Children & Adults
Open
350
contact
McAuley Park, Artane
Walk and Talk

Walk and talk session followed by tea and coffee in the Artane, Coolock resource centre

10am
Older Adults
Open
-
contact
Scoil Colmcille, Donaghmede
Athletics workshop
10am - 12pm
Children
Closed
100
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Rockfield Park, Artane
Boules
10.30 - 11.30am
Adults
Open
-
contact
Priorswood Park, Clonshaugh
Walking football Blitz followed by refreshments
11.30am - 1.30pm
Older Adults
Invite to groups
40+
contact

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
NDNSP, Glasnevin
Startbox
10
10-12
Closed
60
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Trinity Sports & Leisure, Donaghmede
Aquafit Open Pool sessions
9.45 - 10.30am 
Adults
Open
-
contact

Tuesday 27th September

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Poppintree
Functional Fitness NCT Health Day
11am - 2pm
Older Adults
Open
25-50
Contact
Skate Park Le Fanu Park Ballyfemot
BMX Club – Training
4:30pm to 7pm
Mixed 10 to 17 Years
Closed (but open to taking on new members)
20/30
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Drumcondra
Local Walk
10am
Active Age 
Open Group with screening 
25
contact
St Gabriels Parish Centre, Clontarf
Senior Citizens Chair Exercise
11am -12
Older adults
Closed
40
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Irishtown Stadium
TBC Athletics Session
10-12pm 
TBC Girls primary school 
Closed
50
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Markievicz Pool
Swim sessions

Primary school children TBC
Women TBC
Youth at risk TBC 

Schools: Tue, Thur, Fri 9-10am
Women: Thur 8-9pm
Youth Service Mon, Tue 8-9pm
Primary school children
Women
Youth at risk 
Closed
150
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Marys Lane MUGA Dublin 7
Multi Sports Activities
3 - 7pm
Children & Adults
Open
350
contact
Artane Beaumont Family Recreation centre
Active retired Fitness class followed by refreshments
11am - 12pm
Older Adults
Open
30+
contact
Coolock Swimming Pool
Aqua Aerobics
1.30 - 2.30pm
Older Adults
Open
30+
contact
Clontarf All-weather playing pitches
Bike Skills/Safety

Bike skills/safety and maintenance Workshop with Transition year girls

12.30 - 3.30pm
Teenage Girls
Closed
25
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Artane Beaumont Family Recreation centre
A Wellness Experience

A Wellness Experience (gentle yoga, meditation & tips on incorporating positive daily habits into your life) followed by refreshments

6 - 8pm
Adults
Open
40+
contact

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
St Brigid’s Killester / Scoil Aine Raheny
Start Box Programme
11-2pm
Primary school 5th / 6th classes
Closed
150
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Canices, Finglas
Startbox
10
10-12
Closed
120
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
St Brigid’s GNS, Finglas
Futsal In The Yard
09.30 – 11.00
Girls aged 10 – 12 years
Closed
60
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Sherriff Street Youth Club
Cricket Coaching Course
2.00pm-4.00pm
Boys aged 9-13 in DCC area
Closed
20
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

Wednesday 28th September

Flagship Event

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Clontarf
Inclusive football Blitz
11am -3pm
Children with physical & Intellectual disability
Invite
40+
Contact

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Cabra
Free Pickle ball for Adult beginners
5-6pm
Teens
Open
20+
Contact
St Vincent's Centre, Navan Rd
Activator Pole Exercise Class & Walk
TBC
People with physical & Intellectual disability & Older Adults
Invite to groups
20-30
Contact
Ballybough
Functional Fitness NCT Health Day
1-4pm
Older Adults
Open
25-50
Contact
St Vincent's Centre, Navan Rd
Activator Pole Exercise Class & Walk
TBC
People with physical & Intellectual disability & Older Adults
Invite to groups
25-30
Contact
Orchard Centre Cherry Orchard
Boxing Fitness Class X 2
10am to 12
Theraputic Recovery Group
Closed
20
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Sports and Fitness Centre Ballyfermot
Aqua Aerobics
12pm
All over 18
Open Cost per Class
40
ContactContact
Sports and Fitness Centre Ballyfermot
Aqua Aerobics
7pm
All over 18
Open Cost per Class
40
ContactContact
Ballyfermot Youth Services Adventure Centre Parkwest
Girls Outdoor Adventure Club
5pm to 8pm
10 to 17 years
Closed
10
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Albert College Park Glasnevin
Couch to Parkrun
10.15 - 11.15am
Adults over 18
Open but week 4 of 8 of the programme 
20
Contact
Johnstown Park, Ballygall, Finglas east
Couch to Parkrun
11.30-12.30pm
Adults over 18
Open but week 4 of 8 of the programme 
10-15
Contact
National Tennis Centre, Albert College Park, Glasnevin
Women’s Try Tennis
9.30-10.30
10.30-11.30
Women over 18
Open but limited places available and could be full by sportsfest
8 per class
Contact
Iris Charles Centre, Sandymount. D4
Chair Aerobics for older adults
12-1pm 
Older Adults 
Closed
20
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Marian College, Ballsbridge D4
Pickleball
5-6pm 
Adults
Open
24
Contact
Marys Lane
MUGA Dublin 7
Multi Sports Activities
3-7pm
Children & Adults
Open
350
Contact
Maypark, Donnycarney
Couch to 5km programme
1-2pm
Adults
Open
10+
Contact
Kilmore Recreation Centre
Yoga and Mindfulness
1-2pm
Adults
Open
-
Contact
Kilmore Recreation Centre
Chair Based Yoga
2-3pm
Older Adults 
Closed
20
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Rockfield Park
Walking Football
2-3pm
Adults
Open
10+
Contact

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Scoil Assim
Startbox
11am – 2pm
Primary 6th 
Closed
65
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Joey’s, Poppintree
Startbox
10
10-12
Closed
120
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Sherriff Street Youth Club
Cricket Coaching Course
2.00pm-4.00pm
Teens aged 16+
Closed
20
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

Thursday 29th September

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Skate Park Le Fanu Park Ballyfemot
BMX Club – Training
4:30pm to 7pm
Mixed 10 to 17 Years
Closed (but open to taking on new members
20/30
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Kylemore CTC Community Training college
Hill Walk
9am to 2pm
Kylemore CTC students 15 to 22 Years
Closed
15
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Na Fianna GAA Club,
Mobhi rd, Glasnevin
Beginners Strength Training for women
8-9am
9.30-10.30am
10.30-11.30am
Women over 18
Closed
15 per class
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Ballybough
Move for Health 
9.45am
Adults / Active Age 
Open
20 Max 5 spots left 
Contact
TBC
Leinster Rugby Secondary Schools Girls Blitz
10-2pm 
1st yr girls. 
13-14yrs. 
D2 school
Closed to participating schools. 
14
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Marys Lane
MUGA Dublin 7
Multi Sports Activities
3-7pm
Children & Adults
Open
350
Contact
Donnycarney Beaumont Local Care Centre
Chair Yoga and Mindfulness
TBC
Older Adults
Closed
15+
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Artane Beaumont Family Recreation Centre
Fun Dance Fitness followed by refreshments
12-1pm
Older Adults
Open
30+
Contact
Rockfield Park
Outdoor express Fitness class
12.30-1pm
Adults
Open
15+
Contact
Coolock Pool
Aqua Aerobics
11am
Over 55s
Open
-
Contact

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
St.Brigids/Scoil Aine
Startbox
11am – 2pm
Primary 5th/6th
Closed
150
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Holy Child, Whitehall
Startbox
10
10-12
Closed
120
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Mountjoys Square (Venue TBC)
Cricket Blitz
11.00am-1.00pm
Local schools in the area
Closed
40+
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

Friday 30th September

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Cabra
Startbox
6-8pm
Adults
Open
20+
Contact
Griffith Park, Botanic Ave entrance, Glasnevin
S&C in the park
10-10.45am
Adults over 18
Open
15-25
Contact
Johnstown Park, Ballygall, Finglas east
S&C in the park
11.15-12pm
Adults over 18
Open
10-15
Contact
Ballybough
Beginner Community Yoga
9.45am
Adults / Active Age 
Open
20 Max 10 spots left
Contact
Marys Lane
MUGA Dublin 7
Multi Sports activities
3-7pm
Children & Adults
Open
350
Contact
Clontarf All-weather playing pitches
Coastal Cycling
10-2pm
Teenage Girls
Closed
25
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
New Cross, Finglas
Startbox
12.15
10-12
Closed
120
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer
Merrion Cricket Club
Cricket - DCC U11/13 Camp
3.45pm-7.15pm
U11/13 Boys in DCC area
Closed
40+
For further information on local events please contact your Local Sports Officer

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