Waterford Sports Partnership

09/09/2026

🥾 Step into National Walking Week!

National Walking Week takes place from Monday, 21 to Sunday, 27 September, and we have a great line-up of walks taking place across Waterford.

From an inclusive walk in Crough Woods and the launch of our new Fitsticks Trail to family walks in Clashmore, Kilrossanty and Portlaw, plus a Sunday Social walk in Tramore Sand Dunes – there is something for everyone!

🚶 Get active
🌿 Explore the outdoors
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring family and friends
😊 Enjoy walking together

Check out the full programme and book your place here:
🔗 https://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/national-walking-week-2026/

08/09/2026

Spideog has officially launched on the Blackwater!

Saturday marked the launch of Spideog, the new boat for Blackwater Dragons in Villierstown – a fantastic milestone for the club and for dragon boating in County Waterford.

We were delighted to support the new club with the purchase of Spideog from Waterford Dragon Boat Club, using funding received from Waterford City and County Council for the West Waterford Rural Hub. The club’s new buoyancy aids and paddles were funded through Sport Ireland’s Dormant Accounts Funding.

A huge thank you to the Waterford Dragon Boat Club team for getting Spideog shipshape, transporting her safely and sharing their time, coaching and expertise with the new club.

WSP Development Officers Thomas Shaw Hamilton and Liz McEneaney, who coordinated the partnership for WSP, said:

“The two clubs may operate at different ends of Waterford, but they are connected by the water, a shared sense of community and the same dragon boating spirit. It shows what can be achieved when everyone gets into the same boat and paddles in the same direction!”

We’re looking forward to supporting Blackwater Dragons and creating even more opportunities for people to get on the water in 2027. Here’s to Spideog’s new home, the Blackwater Dragons team and many great days on the river!

04/09/2026

🏸 BADMINTON TASTER SESSION – ALL WELCOME!
Fancy giving badminton a go or getting back on court after some time away?

Tourin Badminton Club is holding a friendly Taster Session in Cappoquin Community Centre – perfect for anyone who is new to badminton or would like to return to the sport.

📅 Wednesday 23rd September
⏰ 8pm–9pm
📍 Cappoquin Community Centre
🏸 All equipment provided

No need to have your own racket – just come along and give it a go!

👉 To book your place, send your name to Trudy by 22nd September.
📱 Contact Trudy Kennedy on 087 961 5217

02/09/2026

This morning FIS CEO Mary O'Connor met with Minister Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform & Digitalisation alongside FIS Chairperson Enda Lynch (CEO Badminton Ireland), Rosarie Kealy (CEO Waterford Sports Partnership) and John Perry Tax Partner at Ogier Ireland LLP.

Sport in Ireland delivers significant public, economic, and social value. We are advocating for three key Asks for Budget 2027:

↗️ A 10% Annual Uplift in Funding for NGBs and LSPs.
5️⃣ Introduction of a €5,000 Exemption PAYE Threshold for Certain Payments in Amateur Sport.
📝 Request for Government Commitment to Research and Publish a Report on an Additional 1% Betting Levy for Sport.

The Federation is very appreciative of Minister Chambers' time and commitment to the Sport and Physical Activity sector. We are cognisant of the multiple asks of Government for Budget across many sectors. However, we are confident that the proposals put forward in our Submission provide the Government as both value for investment, but also with viable solutions to strengthen NGBs and LSPs to deliver not only the sport agenda but across Government objectives.

02/09/2026

🥾 Happy Hiking – Hill Skills for Parents!

Would you like to feel more confident taking your children on outdoor adventures? Join us for a practical day in the Nire Valley, led by an experienced instructor.

You’ll learn essential skills including:

🗺️ Map reading and basic navigation
⛰️ Hill safety
🎒 Choosing the right equipment

📅 Saturday, 19th September
⏰ 10am–4pm
📍 Meeting at Nire Valley Car Park
🥾 Distance: Approximately 8km
💶 €20 per person, plus Eventbrite fee

Whether you’re new to hillwalking or looking to build your confidence, this is a great opportunity to develop the skills needed for safe and enjoyable family adventures.

Places are limited – book here;
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/happy-hiking-hill-skills-day-for-parents-tickets-1996075548699?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*1ap5jrq*_up*MQ..*_ga*Njc3NzU0ODg2LjE3ODgzNTY1NjQ.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODgzNTY1NjMkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODgzNTY1NjMkajYwJGwwJGgwJGRrVHM2WUN5MTZoWDVrRHdWLUQ1NG96UVN0QkpfbHRIcWZ3

For more information, contact Liz on 087 739 6050 or email [email protected].

02/09/2026

🌟 OVER 50s – WHAT’S ON! 🌟

Looking to get active, try something new and meet new people? We’ve a great selection of activities coming up across Waterford! 👇

🎾 Beginners’ Tennis – Waterford
🚶 Walk, Breathe & Connect – Crough Wood, Anne Valley & Colligan Wood
🚶‍♀️ Activator Pole Taster Session – Waterford
🏓 Social Table Tennis – Waterford
💪 Active Ageing Programme – SETU Arena
🎄 Christmas Walk & Train Ride – Kilmeaden

There’s something for everyone, whether you fancy getting outdoors, trying a new sport or simply enjoying some fun and social activity!

🎟️ Places are limited, so book early!

👉 Check out all the details and booking information here:
https://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/over-50s-whats-on/

02/09/2026

🌟 POSITIVE AGEING WEEK 2026 – WHAT’S ON! 🌟

We’ve a great line-up of activities taking place across Waterford city & county for Positive Ageing Week – Friday 25th September to Friday 2nd October!

Here’s a taste of what’s coming up 👇

🥊 Boxercise – Waterford
🚶 Tramore Dunes Walk – Tramore
🏸 Try Badminton – Waterford
🥾 Cruachán Paorach Walk – Kilmacthomas
🎳 Try Lawn Bowls – Dungarvan
🏓 Try Table Tennis – Waterford
💪 Try Circuits & Pilates – Waterford
🏸 Try Badminton – Lismore
🏓 Social Table Tennis – Waterford

✨ And there’s more to come!

Most activities are FREE and are a great chance to try something new, get active, meet others and have some fun!

🎟️ Places are limited, so BOOK EARLY!

👉 Check out all the details and booking information here:
https://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/positive-ageing-week-2026/

Waterford Older People's Council

01/09/2026

🏓 TABLE TENNIS IN WATERFORD – EVERYONE WELCOME! 🏓

We’ve been keeping the tables busy over the summer, and now it’s time to get back into our full weekly Table Tennis Stars schedule!

Whether you want to try table tennis, get back into the sport, improve your game, or find quality competitive practice — there’s a place for you at Table Tennis Stars.

📅 MONDAY
🕖 7:00–9:00pm — OPEN PLAY

📅 FRIDAY – SESSION 1
🕕 6:00–7:30pm — STRUCTURED TRAINING & COACHING

📅 FRIDAY – SESSION 2
🕢 7:30–9:00pm — OPEN PLAY

🏓 14 tables — plenty of playing capacity
🏓 Top-quality equipment provided
🏓 Coaching available
🏓 All ages and abilities welcome
🏓 Regular club and regional competitions
🏓 Social and competitive table tennis

We have a great mix of players, from recreational and developing players right through to experienced regional and national-level competitors — including Ireland’s No. 1 ranked veteran player.

💶 PAY AS YOU GO
Adults — €10 per session
Juniors / OAPs — €6 per session
Friday Structured Training — €2 extra

⭐ Monthly memberships also available, offering great value for regular players.

📍 Kingfisher Club, Waterford

Whether you want to learn, improve, compete, get active or simply enjoy a few games, come along and join us. New players are always welcome! 🏓

Please share with anyone who might like to give table tennis a try in Waterford.

01/09/2026