Waterford Sports Partnership

18/12/2025

Remember if you are out enjoying the outdoors over this festive period to download the Civic Dollars app and start earning civic dollars while you spend time in our beautiful parks, beaches and Greenway.
You can then redeem local rewards from places such as:
⭐Under the Clock Coffee House, Pitch & Putt, RSC running track, online yoga classes and more from Matcha Studios
📍Earning zones throughout County Waterford are listed below so you can get started straight away!
Anne Valley Walk
Ardmore Cliff Walk
Ballysaggartmore Towers
Colligan Wood
Dunmore East Cliff walk
Mahon Falls Walk
Maypark Trail
Mount Melleray Pilgrim Paths
Mount Congreve
The People's Park
SETU Arena Fit Sticks Trail
Tramore Dune Walk
Tramore Promenade
Walton Park, Dungarvan
Waterford Greenway
Waterford Nature Park & River Walk
Kingsmeadow Green Space

Healthy Waterford City and County Council Waterford City and County Libraries Visit Waterford Chamber of Commerce Lismore Heritage Centre Mount Congreve Gardens Arena SETU Arena parkrun
Climate Action Get Ireland Walking Mountaineering Ireland Sport Ireland

18/12/2025

👏🪑💪 A big well done to everyone who took part in our recent Chair Aerobics Programme, delivered by the fantastic Sarah from Siel Bleu Ireland!

Over the past few weeks, participants showed great dedication, energy, and enthusiasm, a true reminder that movement really is medicine 💙

18/12/2025

Our Seat to Feet programme concluded last week, wrapping up an inspiring 8-week journey . From starting in seated poses to everyone making their own progress, participants made fantastic strides. 🙌

Everyone now leaves with helpful tips and techniques to support their physical and mental wellbeing in the weeks ahead.

💬 Participant feedback:
✨ A great experience
✨ Relaxing and enjoyable
✨ Confidence-building
✨ Delivered by a “great teacher”

A huge thank you to our wonderful tutor Tracy and everyone who took part. 💙

17/12/2025

🎉 That’s a wrap on our “Staying Fit for the Future Better Balance” programmes for 2025!

Well done to everyone who took part this year, it’s been a pleasure having you with us and supporting you in improving your strength and balance.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back in 2026, and we’ll be glad to see some new faces too.

✨Want to join this programme in the New Year?
If you’d like to be informed when it launches, please complete our expression of interest form ➡️ https://forms.gle/PU4nEcZNGUipMWUb8

16/12/2025

Jessica Flynn, our work placement student from recently finished up a three month placement with us. Thanks Jessica for all your hard work and commitment to the role, you made a great impact on a lot of our programmes and you will be missed!

SETU Careers Centre Waterford

16/12/2025

🏉 Tag Rugby is back in Dungarvan! 🏉

Looking for a fun, active and welcoming session for your teenager? Our inclusive Tag Rugby programme is designed especially for young people aged 13–18 with mild intellectual disabilities and Down Syndrome 💙

✨ What to expect:
Loads of fun and laughs
Simple rugby skills like running, passing and tagging
Teamwork, confidence and new friendships
A safe, supportive environment where everyone belongs

📍 Where: Dungarvan Rugby Club
🗓 When: Wednesdays, 6–7pm
⏱ Starts: Wednesday 21st January
📆 6-week programme
💶 Cost: €10 per person (+ Eventbrite fee)

Delivered in partnership with Dungarvan Rugby Club, this is all about enjoyment, movement and feeling part of a team 🙌

👉 Spaces are limited – book your place here now:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tag-rugby-programme-children-13-18yr-with-id-ds-tickets-1977887985207?aff=oddtdtcreator

15/12/2025

A fun way to raise money for a great cause!

Come join us for a good cause, you don't have to be a runner...walkers are welcome too 🏃‍♀️🏃🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️‍➡️
Don't forget your Santa Hat 🎅🧑‍🎄, vis vest 🦺🦺 and maybe a few bob for a worthy charity at this time of the year WLR FM 💶
And if your thirsty after.....we'll be in the Waterford Marina Hotel for a debrief and some Christmas Cheer(s)!

15/12/2025

Ready to give hiking a go? 🥾🌄

We’ve teamed up with Sliabh Hiking to bring you an Introduction to Hiking series – perfect if you’re new to hiking or want to build confidence on the hills.
This 4-part programme starts nice and easy with a short, flat walk and gradually builds up, finishing with a hike to the highest point in Waterford in the Knockmealdowns. You’ll learn loads along the way, enjoy great company and explore some stunning spots across the county.

📅 Starts Saturday 17th January at 9am
📍 Walk 1: Dunmore East Cliff Walk
⏱️ Approx. 2 hours per walk
👟 Over 18s only | Hiking boots required | No dogs
💶 €35 per person for the full programme (+ Eventbrite fee)

If you’ve ever said “I’d love to try hiking but don’t know where to start” — this is for you!
👉 Book your place here now https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/intro-to-hiking-series-tickets-1977590550572?aff=oddtdtcreator and get involved
👉 Grab a friend, lace up the boots and join us on the trails
Spots are limited, so don’t hang about! 💪🍃

09/12/2025

Our Women on the Move 2.0 programme has officially wrapped up after a fantastic 10 weeks. Well done to the 16 women who completed the programme and maintained great attendance throughout. Thank you to Katie and the Xtreme CSC team for leading such a supportive and effective series of sessions. Over 80% of participants have already booked into the next 10-week block starting 13 January. For details or to register, please contact Thomas on 086 206 1083.

09/12/2025

Looking for something fun to do with your family!
Check out the FREE Photo-O Winterval Orienteering here.
All you need is a pen or pencil and a sense of adventure :)
https://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/winterval-2025-orienteering/

09/12/2025

Last week we wrapped uo our 10 week Men on the Move 2.0 programme with 16 committed participants finishing out the block at Xtreme Fitness in Waterford City.

A big thank you to Shane and the Xtreme CSC team for delivering such a high-quality programme. With 90% of men attending 80% or more of the sessions, the progress and consistency have been outstanding. Many participants have already signed up for the next 10-week block starting 13 January. For more information, please contact Thomas on 086 206 1083.