Schedule of events

Saturday 23rdSunday 24thMonday 25thTuesday 26thWednesday 27thThursday 28thFriday 29thSaturday 30th

Saturday 23rd September

Flagship Events

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

Is an 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
5 Schools Across the DCC administrative area
SIM For Stem Schools Motorsport Program

DCC in partnership with Sim For Stem will be starting a 6-week development program in 5 girl’s schools across the city, predominantly engaging TY students. The programme will build understanding of how to set up a race car, using physical components and racing simulators. The development programme will culminate in a final event bringing all participants together to compete.

6 weeks
5th & 6th class mixed
Closed to schools participating.
3,500
Gareth Herber
Carmel O’Callaghan Gareth.herbert@dublincity.ie
Carmel.ocallaghan@dublincity.ie
087 951 1541
087 265 8577
Ballymun Utd, St Margarets Road, Ballymun.
FREE soccer event for all

Super Soccer Saturday aims to celebrate and promote the benefits of soccer for all ages and abilities including a demonstration of Freestyle football by Free Style Football expert, Sam Madden.

4pm to 7pm
All ages
Open
-
Carmel O’Callaghan
carmel.ocallaghan@dublincity.ie
087 265 8577
5 Schools Across the DCC administrative area
Be Active Night

This will culminate in an attempt to make the Guinness book of records in the number of people participating in a freestyle football event. There will be a number of 5 a side soccer games starting at 4pm on the pitches at Ballymun Utd. This is an inclusive event and will include adult & children of all abilities.

4pm to 7pm
All ages
Open
-
Carmel O’Callaghan
carmel.ocallaghan@dublincity.ie
087 265 8577
Adbrough Place Pitches
Give Bike POLO a Try Session
2pm
Active Age
Open
30
Derek Ahern
derek.ahern@dublincity.ie
087 336 2368

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Mountjoy Square
Tapeball Cricket
11am-1.00pm
General Public
Open
15-25
Fintan McAllister
fintan.mcallister@cricketleinster.ie
086 179 5587

Sunday 24th September

Flagship Events

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
TBC
National Walking Day

National Walking Day takes place on the 24th September and is organised by Get Ireland Walking. The day aims to celebrate the efforts of community walking volunteers and to promote the activity of walking at a local level in communities across Ireland

TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
DCU St Patrick’s Campus
DCSWP & Pickleball Ireland 2nd Annual Pickleball Festival

A festival of social games with players from around Dublin and beyond

9:30am-4pm
Adults
Open (to players)
100
Michelle Waters
Michelle.waters@dublincity.ie
087 689 9305
Cherry Orchard Ballyfermot Junior parkrun
Junior Park Run
9.30am
4-14 year olds
Open
50+

Monday 25th September

Flagship Events

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
St. Louis Highschool, Charleville Rd. Rathmines
Launch of Formula Female Programme
10am – 1.30pm
Second Level
Closed
-
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
Cabra
Golden Wonders Go for Life Group open day

An afternoon of social mini games

1-3pm
Older adults
Open
20-30
Michelle Waters
Michelle.waters@dublincity.ie
087 689 9305
Cabra
Pickleball for beginners
5-6pm
Adults
Open with booking
20
Michelle Waters
Michelle.waters@dublincity.ie
087 689 9305
Church of St Columba, Iona rd., Glasnevin
Chair Fit
11-12pm
Older adults
Open
-
John McDonald
John.mcdonald@dublincity.ie
087 112 7291
Hamstead court Community Room, Whitehall
Chair Fit
1-2pm
Older adults
Closed
-
John McDonald
John.mcdonald@dublincity.ie
087 112 7291
Na Fianna GAA club hall, Mobhi rd, Glasnevin
Glasnevin S&C
11-12pm/ 12-1pm
Adults Over 18
Open but no spaces available
-
John McDonald
John.mcdonald@dublincity.ie
087 112 7291
Schools Orienteering Northside
Orienteering Day

Priorswood park

9am to 2.30pm
Primary School
Closed
375
Olivia Shattock
Olivia.shattock@dublincity.ie
086 383 5020

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Harolds Cross Pastoral Centre
Chair Fit Classes for older adults.

Activities to help improve mobility, strength, balance and fitness.

10:45am – 11:45am
Older Adults
Open
30
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
Ballymun
Older Adult Exercise

Ballymun Library - Launch of 8 week programme

2pm
Older Adults
-
-
Paul Donnelly
Paul.donnelly@dublincity.ie
087 769 3275
Clonliffe Centre
GO 4 Life Programme
10am
Active Age
Open
20
Derek Ahern
derek.ahern@dublincity.ie
087 336 2368
Ierne Sports Club
Wheels Cycle Group
10am
Active Age
Open to members
20
Derek Ahern
derek.ahern@dublincity.ie
087 336 2368
McCauley Park,  Donaghmede
Walk & Talk Programme

followed by tea and coffee in Artane/Beaumont Family Recreation Centre

10am
Older Adults
Closed
-
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Cherry Orchard Boxing Club
BEATBOX

Free Boxercise Non-Contact event

3pm-4pm
All ages
Open
20-30 approx
Ed Griffin
Shandygriffin@hotmail.com
085 748 0207
Stanhope St Primary School
Schoolyard Sessions
11am-1.30pm
Primary School Students
Closed
30-40
Fintan McAllister
fintan.mcallister@cricketleinster.ie
086 179 5587
Dominican College, Griffith Ave, Drumcondra
Indoor Rowing Sessions
10am – 11.20am
Second Level Students
Closed
120
Aoife Byrne
dublincoordinator@rowingireland.ie
087 269 6071
St. Killian’s, Roebuck Rd, Clonskeagh
Indoor Rowing Sessions
11.30am – 12.50pm
Second Level Students
Closed
120
Aoife Byrne
dublincoordinator@rowingireland.ie
087 269 6071
Drimnagh Castle, Longmile Rd, Walkinstown
Indoor Rowing Sessions
14.30pm – 15.45pm
Second Level Students
Closed
120
Aoife Byrne
dublincoordinator@rowingireland.ie
087 269 6071
Sean McDermott St
Aqua Fit Class
TBC
-
Closed
-

Tuesday 26th September

Flagship Event

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
ALSAA Old Airport Rd, Toberbunny, Co. Dublin, K67 YV06
Pitches Inclusive football Blitz   Partnership with Shelbourne FC
10am-2pm
Adults and young with physical & Intellectual disability
Invite
80+
Gareth Herbert gareth.herbert@dublincity.ie
087 951 1541
Ard De La Salle, Raheny
Launch of Formula Female Programme
10am – 1.30pm
Second Level
Closed
25
Olivia Shattock
Olivia.shattock@dublincity.ie
086 383 5020

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
The Evergreen Club Terenure
Dance for Life

Dance classes for adults including fun and fitness

11am – 12pm
Adults
Open
30
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
The Evergreen Club Terenure
Yoga

Beginner yoga classes

6pm – 7pm
Adults
Open
40
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
St Joseph’s Parish Hall Terenure
Men on the Move

Men only fitness classes for Older Men to encourage back into exercise. Helps improve mobility, strength, balance and fitness.

7pm – 8pm
Men over 55
Open
40
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
DCS&WP Walking Trail
Walking Challenge / Phoenix Park
10am
Active Age
Open to Members
100
Derek Ahern
derek.ahern@dublincity.ie
087 336 2368
Na Fianna GAA club Gym, Mobhi Rd, Glasnevin
Women’s Strength Training
8-9am
9.30-10.30am
10.30-11.30am
Women over 18
Open but no spaces available
-
John McDonald
John.mcdonald@dublincity.ie
087 112 7291
National Tennis Centre, Albert College Park
Women’s Try Tennis
10-11am / 11-12pm
Women over 18
Open
-
John McDonald
John.mcdonald@dublincity.ie
087 112 7291
Artane/Beaumont FRC
Exercise to music – functional movement
11am
Older Adults
Closed
-
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885
Coolock Pool
Launch of new Aqua Aerobics programme
10am - 12pm
Older Adults
Closed
-
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
St. Catherine’s Sport & Fitness, Marrowbone Lane
BEATBOX

Free Boxercise Non-Contact event

3pm-4pm
All ages
Open
20-30 approx
Ed Griffin
Shandygriffin@hotmail.com
085 748 0207
St Brigids GNS, Finglas
Cricket -Schoolyard Sessions
11am-12.30pm
Primary School Girls
Closed
40-60
Christ the King BNS
Cricket -Schoolyard Sessions
1pm-2.30pm
Primary School Boys
Closed
40-60

Wednesday 27th September

Flagship Event

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Inchicore
Launch of Female Formula
10am – 1.30pm
Second Level
Closed
25 approx
Catherine Flood
catherine.flood@dublincity.ie  
087 944 9601
St.Catherine’s Sports Hall
Boxfest 2023

Community Intercultural Event. Family fun activities followed by Ireland v Ukraniane Select Boxing Match

4pm
Family Event
Open
-
Cabra Avista St Vincent’s Centre Navan Rd
Adapted rebounder class

An exercise to music on mini trampolines

Class 1  10:30-11amClass 211:15-12pm
People with physical & intellectual disabilities and over 50s+
Open (with booking system)
17 participants and another 9 support staff
Howth
Guided Walking Tour
11am
-
Closed
25
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885
Cabra Avista St Vincent’s Centre Navan Rd
Come try Boccia

Come try Boccia session for Community and other services (invite to SMH Moyle Road)

1:30-2pm
People with physical & intellectual disabilities and over 50s+
Open (with booking system)
20 participants and another 9 support staff
Cabra
Cabra Parkside
Pickleball session
5-7pm
Adults
Open (With Pre-booking)
20
Finglas
Older Adults Aqua Aerobics
2-3pm
Older adults
Closed but spaces reserved for sportsfest
10 available
Ellenfield Park, Whitehall
Couch to parkrun
week 1 of 8
10.30-11.30am
Adults over 18
Open
-

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Men’s Wellbeing Group
Walk / Cycle / Swim / Mindful Movement
10am
Men
Open
25
Derek Ahern
derek.ahern@dublincity.ie
087 336 2368
Adbrough Place Pitches
Give Bike POLO a Try Session
7pm
Active Age
Open
30
Derek Ahern
derek.ahern@dublincity.ie
087 336 2368
Clonshaugh
Chair aerobics

Exercise for Older adults

10.30am
Older women
Open
20
Maypark/Donnycarney Park
Couch to Parkrun

Launch of new 8-week programme

12pm
Underactive Adults
-
-
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885
Artane/Beaumont FRC
Chair Yoga
2pm
Older Adults
-
-
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Drimnagh Castle
After School Cricket Sessions
3pm-4.30pm
Secondary School
Closed
15-20
St Patricks NS, St Patricks Close
Schoolyard Sessions
1pm-2.30pm
Primary School Students
Closed
25-40
Kylemore College, Kylemore Rd, Ballyfermot
Indoor Rowing Sessions
8.40am – 9.40am
Second Level Students
Closed
50
Aoife Byrne
dublincoordinator@rowingireland.ie
087 269 6071
Dominican College, Griffith Ave, Drumcondra
Indoor Rowing Sessions
10am – 11.20am
Second Level Students
Closed
50
Aoife Byrne
dublincoordinator@rowingireland.ie
087 269 6071

Thursday 28th September

Flagship Event

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
TBC
National Fitness Day

National Fitness Day will be the biggest and most visible annual celebration of physical activity of the year.

-
-
-
-
Albert College Park, Ballymun Rd, Glasnevin
School’s Cross Country (Ballymun Schools)
11am
Primary Schools
Closed
-
Paul Donnelly
Paul.donnelly@dublincity.ie
087 769 3275
Kylemore College, Kylemore Rd, Ballyfermot
Launch of Female Formula
10am – 1.30pm
Second Level
Closed
-
Catherine Flood
catherine.flood@dublincity.ie  
087 944 9601

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
The Evergreen Club, Terenure
Pilates classes for beginners all levels welcome
7:30pm
Adults
Open
40
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
Ballybough  Youth & Fitness Centre
Move for Health Exercise Class
10am
Active Age
Open
30
Artane/Beaumont FRC
Dance Fit
12pm
Older Adults 
-
-
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Scoil Assim
Cricket
Sportsfest Blitz with 2x coaches
11-1pm
Primary School
Closed
30-40
Fintan McAllister
fintan.mcallister@cricketleinster.ie
086 179 5587
Kylemore College, Kylemore Rd, Ballyfermot
Indoor Rowing Sessions
11am – 12 noon and
14.45pm – 15.45pm
Second level Students
Closed
28
Aoife Byrne
dublincoordinator@rowingireland.ie
087 269 6071

Friday 29th September

Centre Activities / Sport Officer Programmes

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Trinity Comprehensive, Ballymun Rd, Ballymun
Launch of Female Forula
10am – 1.30pm
Second Level
Closed
25 (approx.)
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
The Evergreen Club Terenure
Chair Fit Classes for Older Adults.

Suitable for people with limited mobility

10am – 11am
11am – 12pm
Older Adults
Open
40
Michelle Malone
Michelle.malone@dublincity.ie
087 6945082
Ballybough
Beginner Yoga
10am
Active Age
Open to Members
30
Ballybough
Men’s Wellbeing Group
9.45am
Men
Open
25
Na Fianna GAA club hall, Mobhi rd, Glasnevin
Glasnevin S&C
11-12pm/ 12-1pm
Adults Over 18
Open but no spaces available
-
-
Kilmore West Recreation Centre
Pickleball Demonstration
1pm
-
-
-
Fergal Scally
Fergal.scally@dublincity.ie
087 118 1885

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Cherry Orchard Boxing Club
BEATBOX Free Boxercise non-contact event
3pm-4pm
All Ages
Open
20-30 (approx.)
Ed Griffin
shandygriffin@hotmail.com
085 748 0207
Merrion Cricket Club
Cricket Sessions with 4x coaches
3.00pm-7.30pm
Participants aged 9-14
Closed
50-60
Fintan McAllister
fintan.mcallister@cricketleinster.ie
086 179 5587

Saturday 30th September

Co-Funded Team Activities

Location
Event
When?
Who?
Open/
Closed?
Numbers
Contact
Mountjoy Square
Tapeball Cricket
11am-1.00pm
General Public
Open
15-25 People
Fintan McAllister
fintan.mcallister@cricketleinster.ie
086 179 5587

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