Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme

Sports clubs in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown can now apply for COVID-19 Club Small Grants of up to €1,500 through Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership. Funding applications must be submitted prior to the 26th August 2020 via the application form here https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=TRuTEmnV40qHy4MLb46S-niMciELaHBLijTLt2rx7FlUOVM0VVRRTkwyNVRDRTE1OUhXVjdJUjhBQS4u 

The COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme is part of a series of COVID-19 related funding schemes from Sport Ireland, following the announcement of €70 million of funding by the Government to support the sports sector in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Read more: COVID-19 Club Small Grant Scheme

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Sports Partnership are rolling out a new 4-week walking programme on Wednesday mornings at 11.30am for approximately 45 minutes starting on the 5th August. This programme will cater for all fitness levels, but in particular those looking to get back to activity and exercise. It will be a great excuse to get out, be active and make new friends.

Read more: Inches to Miles - Walking Programme in Marlay Park

Everyone in DLR challenged to take part in National BeActive Day on 28th June

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who are coming together to celebrate a day of physical activity and sport and want you to join in and be active.

Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership has been working hard to support all age and abilites to remain physically active to share in the enjoyment as well as the mental and physical health benefits of sport and physical activity.

International guidelines recommend children are active for at least 60 minutes a day and adults for 30 minutes a day, National BeActive Day is a fun and inclusive way of getting in your daily activity.

Read more: National BeActive Day 28th June

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) featured in the Annual Report 2019 published by Sport Ireland on the 23rd June. The report outlines the work of the LSP network across the country and highlights innovative programmes and initiatives that are operated locally.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Sports Partnership works with trusted professionals and valued volunteers to engage with communities across the County to deliver inclusive, impactful and sustainable programmes and initiatives. These opportunities are tailored to local needs and aim to get people more physically active, involved in sport and improve the mental and physical health of the county.

Read more: Launch of 2019 LSP Annual Report