Westmeath Sports Partnership

Looking to bring new, fun activities to your community group?

Our Good2Go! Training Programme is completely free-of-charge and designed to give staff and volunteers the practical tools to lead enjoyable, age-friendly physical activity sessions.

Over 4 practical workshops you'll learn how to lead:

🏃‍♂️ Short Slots for Fitness: Easy-to-deliver movement routines
🎵 Step to the Beat: Fun, rhythmic exercises to keep energy high
🎯 Social Target Games: Inclusive games that promote connection & coordination
🦯 Activator Poles: Safe, effective pole-walking & balance techniques

Available at two locations across County Westmeath this September!

👉 Register online today (Mount Temple or Clonkill): https://www.westmeathsports.ie/2026/09/good2go-training-course-this-september/

The wait is almost over! We want to wish the absolute best of luck to the amazing team at LARCC Cancer Support Centre and every single participant taking part in tomorrow’s Leg it for LARCC 5K! 🌟

Quick reminder for tomorrow morning:

📍 Location: LARCC Centre, Coole Road, Multyfarnham
🕛 Start Time: 12:00 PM sharp
📝 On-the-Day Registration: Open at the car park if you haven't signed up yet
🏅 Finish line medals and well-earned post-race refreshments await!

Best of luck to everyone running, walking, volunteering, and cheering from the sidelines. Have a fantastic, safe, and uplifting day out in Multyfarnham! 💚🙌

The Athlone Community Sports Hub Autumn Schedule is HERE!

Athlone Community Sports Hub has an incredible line-up of events starting this September! Whether you want to try a new racket sport, join a walking group, or get the kids active, there is something for every age and ability.

Highlights Include:
🎯 Kids & Adults Inclusion: SuperKids, Maroon Lakers, Inclusive Gym & ABC Class.
🥒 Try Something New: Learn to Play Pickleball, Pétanque, Line Dancing & Tai Chi.
🚶‍♂️ Free Social Groups: Siúl agus Scéal walking, Safe After Sunset walk & social Pickleball/Pétanque.
🧘‍♀️ Fitness & Wellness: GymGirls & Mother and Baby Postnatal Pilates.

Check out the full timetable and get ready to get active this autumn!

📞 To Book: Call 090 6470975 (Required for paid classes; free sessions require no booking).

Athlone Regional Sports Centre

Just a couple of days to go! There’s still plenty of time to sign up for the Leg it for LARCC 5K in Multyfarnham. 👟💚

Every single euro raised goes directly toward providing essential sanctuary and support services for cancer patients and their families across our community.

Gather your friends, family, or work colleagues and make a day of it! You can register online in advance at www.cancersupport.ie or sign up on-site on Sunday morning. See you at the start line!

LARCC Cancer Support Centre

FREE Community Physical Activity Training: Good2Go! Course is back!

Westmeath Sports Partnership is delighted to announce our fully funded Good2Go! Training Course - a free 4-week programme packed with practical skills to help you lead light, inclusive, and fun physical activity in your local group!

Whether you work with Active Retirement Clubs, Men’s or Women’s Sheds, Community Groups, or Disability Service Providers, this training will build your confidence to deliver age-friendly, seated, and adaptable sessions.

Workshops Covered: Short Slots for Fitness | Step to the Beat | Social Target Games | Activator Poles

📍 Option 1 (Mount Temple Hall): Mondays (21st, 28th Sept & 5th, 12th Oct)
📍 Option 2 (Clonkill Hurling Club Hall): Tuesdays (22nd, 29th Sept & 6th, 13th Oct)

⏱ Time: 3.5 hours per workshop | Tea, coffee & light refreshments provided!

Spaces are strictly limited and registration is required.

👉 Secure your free spot now: https://www.westmeathsports.ie/2026/09/good2go-training-course-this-september/

💡 Are you investing in your club's volunteers this year? 💡

Up-skilling your coaches and volunteers creates a safer, higher-quality environment for all your members. Through the Volunteer Support Programme 2026, Westmeath Sports Partnership is providing funding assistance to local clubs to complete essential training courses!

How VSP 2026 helps your club:
🎓 Funding support for course fees for coaches and committee members
🛡 Enhances safeguarding and governance capabilities
👥 Encourages new volunteers to step up with confidence

Applications are closing soon - make sure your club gets its submission in!

👉 Apply online before Friday, 18th September: https://www.westmeathsports.ie/2026/07/volunteer-support-programme-vsp-2026/

Looking for a brilliant way to get active and support a vital local cause next weekend?

Registration is open for Leg it for LARCC 5K Fun Walk/Run! This event is open to all ages and fitness levels—whether you want to run, jog, walk, or push a buggy, everyone is welcome.

📅 Date & Time: Sunday, 6th September at 12:00 PM
📍 Start & Finish: LARCC Centre Car Park, Coole Road, Multyfarnham
🏅 Medals: For all participants!
☕ Refreshments: Served after the race!

Entry Fees:
- Adults: €15
- Under 18s: €5
- Family (2 Adults + 2 U18s): €30

Visit www.cancersupport.ie to register online - https://cancersupport.ie/event/leg-it-for-larcc-2026/

Sponsorship cards are also available!

LARCC Cancer Support Centre

📢 Calling all Westmeath Sports Clubs & Community Groups! Applications are OPEN for VSP 2026! 📢

Volunteers keep grassroots sport thriving across Westmeath. The Volunteer Support Programme (VSP) 2026 is here to help your club train, upskill, and empower the dedicated people behind the scenes. 🏆

From coaching qualifications to safeguarding and administration, this fund helps cover the cost of vital volunteer training.

Application Deadline: Friday, 18th September

Details & Online Form: https://www.westmeathsports.ie/2026/07/volunteer-support-programme-vsp-2026/

Get your application in early so your committee doesn't miss out!

UPDATE from Martin Nevin, our ESF+ Social Innovation in Sport Officer
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As the ESF+ Social Innovation in Sport Officer, I'm constantly amazed by the amount of work happening across our communities.
Sometimes, you don't fully realise how many programme, initiatives, and partnerships are in place until you sit down and talk about them.

It's a reminder that none of this work happens in isolation.
Programmes like Sport4Empowerment simply would not move forward without the collaboration, support, and commitment of partners such as the Westmeath Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) and so many other local services and organisations. Working together allows us to create opportunities that genuinely make a difference in people's lives.

What stands out most is the impact of bringing people from diverse backgrounds together. Through sport and physical activity, communities connect, barriers are broken down, and a real sense of belonging begins to grow.

There is something incredibly rewarding about stepping back and watching people engage in physical activity, build new relationships, share experiences, and support one another. In those moments, you truly see the value of programmes like Sport4Empowerement Programme and the positive impact they have on individuals and communities alike.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to collaborate, support, and champion inclusive sport and community development.

Join North Westmeath AC for the Castlepollard 5K tomorrow evening, taking in the stunning backdrop of Tullynally Castle! Whether you're chasing a 5k PB or enjoying a brisk evening walk, all runners and walkers (18+) are welcome!

📅 When: Wednesday, 12th August @ 7:30 PM
📍 Where: McCormack's Bar, The Square, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
⏱ Timing: Full chip timing by MyRunResults

Registration is available online now (until Wednesday at 12pm) or on the evening of the race (from 5:45pm until 7:15pm)!

Kindly sponsored by Westmeath County Council

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