CYCLES
Cycling Experience for all on Sunday 24th September 2023
Carlow Arts Festival and Carlow Sports Partnership have collaborated to bring you this exciting collective cycling experience that explores language, history, landscape and cycling. You are invited to join us on your bike at the scenic Duckett’s Grove for a leisurely 18km cycle suitable for all cycling abilities.
The unique experience has been developed by artists, Michelle Browne and Eszter Némethi, with the support of community members from Rathvilly, Graiguecullen, Tullow and Hacketstown. Through a series of workshops, they have been looking back to 1923 and imagining our future in 2123.
There will be something for all on the day including an audio guide along the route, kids cycling options, choral music and a BBQ which is included on the price of your ticket.
Date & Time: Sunday 24th September. Registration from 10.30am-11.30am. Cycle leaving at 12pm and should take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Location: Duckett’s Grove, R93 RF80
Cost including BBQ:
- Adults €5
- Children €2
Shuttle Bus available to an from the event at an additional €2 per head from Tullow, Rathvilly, Hacketstown and Graiguecullen.
Borrow a Bike – limited number of bikes are available for both adults and kids on the day.
Audio Guide for downloading before the event:
For full details about this event and to book your place please click here.
Positive Ageing Event
Positive Ageing Introduction to parkwalk
Are you aged over 55 and want to improve your health and fitness in a fun and social community setting? Being more physically active and moving more whilst getting out with others in your locality? This FREE introductory programme aims over 4 weeks to enable participants to partake in a Positive Ageing parkwalk event in Rathwood on Saturday October 7th which promises to be an enjoyable morning for all. Participants can walk, jog or run either part or all of the parkrun course.
The preparation sessions which are suitable and adaptable for all levels will give participants the base and confidence to begin their new parkwalk fitness journey.
FREE preparation sessions led by John Kenny will take place on Thursday evenings 7pm-8pm at Tullow Community School Pitches on:
- September 14th
- September 21st
- September 28th
- October 5th
Positive Ageing Parkrun event takes place in Rathwood on Saturday 7th October at 9.30am.
For more information contact Jennifer on 087-1712529 or jdempsey@carlowcoco.ie
To Reserve your space please click here.
Funded PhD Opportunity
Effective implementation of physical activity programmes for individuals with chronic conditions: an investigation of ‘ExWell’ across multiple sites.
Applications are invited for a PhD Scholarship to evaluate the implementation of ‘Exwell’ – a community-based exercise rehabilitation programme for individuals with chronic conditions. This is a co-fund scholarship where the student will be basked with the Enterprise partner: Carlow Sports Partnership.
Project summary:
The prevalence of chronic disease (CD) is rising rapidly and coupled with an aging demographic, poses a significant threat to the well-being of populations and overburdened healthcare systems. The negative impact of CD on physical, mental, and social well-being requires innovative approaches to combat decline in quality of life (QOL). The concept of "exercise as medicine" demonstrates the value of physical activity in treating CDs. ‘ExWell,’ a community-based CD rehabilitation programme in Ireland, was established to improve QOL and prevent disease progression in CD populations. The community based nature of ExWell is both a strength and a challenge for participant recruitment, preventing dropout, and scale up. Therefore, understanding the concept of "success" from the perspective of all stakeholders (participants, providers, organisers, and funders) is critical. This research will focus on addressing barriers and facilitators to implementation and identify strategies to improve outcomes such as retention, reach and sustainability. The research will engage diverse RSU V2.0- SETU PIS sheet Waterford Campus stakeholders and apply established implementation science frameworks to identify suitable implementation processes across five sites to maximise the impact of ExWell. It will also establish Social Return on investment (SROI) to determine the social and economic return of the approach.
For more information, and to learn how to apply, please click here
Safeguarding 1
Online Safeguarding 1 Training Course
This course will be run on ‘Zoom’ an interactive video conferencing platform. Participants will need a tablet/laptop & a good internet connection. The ‘Zoom’ access link for the course and relevant course materials will be emailed to participants in advance in word and PDF formats. Please check your ‘Spam’ folder as emails with links tend to be redirected to Spam.
To gain accreditation, it is required that participants complete the full course.
A must for anyone working with children!
To get your Club Certified in Safeguarding please click here.
Safeguarding 2 - Thu 20th July 2023
A must for all Club Children’s Officers
Thursday 20th July 2023
A Club Children’s Officer should be child centred in focus and have as the primary aim the establishment of a child centred ethos within the club. S/He is the link between the children and the adults in the club. S/He also takes responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy impacts on young people and Sports Leaders.
Each person attending the course will need to use their own independent device.
Safeguarding 1 course must be completed before you take part in Safeguarding 2.
For more details and to book your place please click here.
We Are Hiring
Carlow Sports Partnership are currently recruiting a Communications & Administrative Support Officer to join our team on behalf of Carlow County Council.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide high quality administrative support to the Sports Co-ordinator and current Administrator and to be responsible for Carlow Sports Partnership’s communications and marketing to increase engagement with audiences and stakeholders, to raise Carlow Sports Partnership’s profile, celebrate success, and increase awareness of programmes, education and services.
Following an examination of current roles and consideration of the additional resource suggestions made by Sport Ireland Carlow Sports Partnership have prioritised the employment of an Administrative Support & Communications Officer as an investment strategy to align the work of the Local Sports Partnership to facilitate the delivery of a wider range of actions as specified under the National Sports Policy.
Role of the Administrative Support & Communications Officer
The primary duties of the Administrative Support & Communications Officer will be to implement the terms of the existing Operational Plan of Carlow Partnership by assisting the Coordinator and Administrator in providing administration support and communication in the below areas:
Administrative Duties
- Administration, planning, organising of relevant courses, workshops, and seminars.
- Administration of and record keeping of attendance at all courses that are contracted out.
- Point of contact for the Sports Partnership Office and staff therein.
- Recording and storing information generated within the LSP.
- Collating and gathering club, school and community group contacts, uploading the same to digital platforms.
- Representing the LSP, where necessary, at meetings, functions, events.
- Supporting the delivery of LSP programmes and events.
- Processing and updating information gathered from research or courses etc.
- Any other Administrative duties as assigned from time to time by the Sports Co-Ordinator or Sports Partnership Advisory Committee.
Communication and Engagement
- Design and implement regular communications, through weekly newsletter, social media, website, email and other channels to Carlow Sports Partnership contacts for clubs, community groups, schools and other key stakeholders including Sport Ireland and national governing bodies.
- Develop new and innovative communications methods.
- Work with the programme leads to deliver multi-channel campaigns to improve engagement across all channels, including but not limited to, social media, email and website.
- Draft engaging and informative copy for Carlow Sports Partnership’s website and social media channels, liaising with colleagues to ensure coherence and prioritization of messaging.
- Upgrade the current content on the Carlow Sports Partnership website which is currently underutilized.
- Produce and manage web content, ensuring content is accurate, up-to-date and adheres to the tone of voice and brand guidelines while also being inclusive and accessible.
- Produce and enhance reports providing insight into digital performance for internal and external audiences.
- Regularly review all content and digital platforms’ performance and recommend areas for improvement and growth.
This post is full-time and is offered as a 24-month contract. To download the Job Specification Booklet and Application Form, please click the links below.
If you have any queries in relation to the post, please contact the Sports Partnership Coordinator, Deborah Foley, by emailing deborahfoley@carlowcoco.ie
Safeguarding 1 - Thu 6th July 2023
Online Safeguarding 1 Training Course
This course will be run on ‘Zoom’ an interactive video conferencing platform. Participants will need a tablet/laptop & a good internet connection. The ‘Zoom’ access link for the course and relevant course materials will be emailed to participants in advance in word and PDF formats. Please check your ‘Spam’ folder as emails with links tend to be redirected to Spam.
To gain accreditation, it is required that participants complete the full course.
A must for anyone working with children!
To get your Club Certified in Safeguarding please click here.
Safeguarding 3
SAFEGUARDING 3
Designated Liaison Person Workshop (3hrs)
The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency or Social Services (NI) and/or An Garda Siochána / PSNI.
It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role.
The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.
To get your Club Certified in Safeguarding please click here.
Sports First Aid - Sat 8th July 2023
Sports First Aid
this 8-hour sports first aid course is designed to ensure you have sufficient knowledge and skill to deal with most injuries or illnesses which occur during sport. The content of the course is similar to the three day Occupational First Aid course but not covered in as much detail.
A good overview of the theory will be included, and a lot of time given to practicing the practical skills involved in emergency first aid for adults, children and infants. Attendees receive detailed notes and a certificate.
Date: Saturday 8th July 2023
Time: 9.30 - 16.30
Location: Carlow Town Hall, Centaur Street, Carlow, R93 TK85
Cost: €20 + €1 booking fee
For more details and to reserve your place please click here.
Safeguarding 1 - Online via Zoom 18th May 2023
Online Safeguarding 1 Training Course
This course will be run on ‘Zoom’ an interactive video conferencing platform.
Participants will need a tablet/laptop & a good internet connection.
The ‘Zoom’ access link for the course and relevant course materials will be emailed to participants in advance in word and PDF formats. Please check your 'Spam' folder as emails with links tend to be redirected to Spam.
To gain accreditation, it is required that participants complete the full course.
A must for anyone working with children!
To get your Club Certified in Safeguarding please click here.