Sports Partnership calls on Mayo to 'be active' for European Week of Sport

Mayo Sports Partnership is calling on the Mayo public to get out and 'be active' for European Week of Sport 2023 which runs from the September 23 to 30.

The week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, the aim is to inspire Europeans to be active on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise more. The week is all about providing opportunities for everyone in Ireland to be active and to try something new.

Mayo Sports Partnership recently launched their Autumn Initiatives including Couch to 5k, swimming classes, activator poles, kayaking, Football for All and wheelchair basketball, along with the recent launch of their recent health and fitness suite of events for women over 40. To find out more about the many events happening in Mayo during this exciting week, check out the Mayo Sports Partnership website, as well as the Sport Ireland European Week of Sport events map for events nationwide.

Commenting on European Week of Sport, Head of Mayo Sports Partnership Charlie Lambert said: “European Week of Sport aims to highlight sport/physical activity across the continent. If you are a club or organisation running a sporting event during European Week of Sport, be sure to register it on the Sport Ireland website www.sportireland.ie/europeanweekofsport. Lets showcase the many sport and physical activity opportunities that are available in our wonderful county.”

For more information on what events Mayo Sports Partnership are running in your area and how to get involved visit www.mayo.ie/sportspartnership.

If you have an event, you'd like to share, please contact Janette at jslattery@mayococo.ie or call 094 9064940.

Pictured above at the launch were, from left: Kat Thompson, Waterpolo; Mandy Caden, Sea Swimming; Charlie Lambert and Deirdre Donnelly, Mayo Sports Partnership; Pat O’Brien, Ballina Community Sports Hub Co-ordinator; David and Susan McCabe, Rowing; Mike Hamilton, SUP; Yvonne Ward, Swimming; Garret Michael, Cricket and Athletics; Fergal Mulligan, Girls GAA and Avril Graham and Michelle Dolan, Dragonboat. At front, Michael Kearney Badminton and Siobhan Maye, Tennis. Pic: John O'Grady