For the past number of years Youth Sport West in association with Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership have produced an Annual Summer Camp Activities Brochure detailing all of the various camps and activities which take place throughout Sligo during the summer months. These camps provide the ideal opportunity for young people of all ages and abilities to participate in a range of sporting activities in a controlled, safe and fun environment.

Summer time is the perfect time for children to take part in various sporting activities and, by getting involved in quality experiences at this stage of their lives, it will increase the likelihood that they will stay involved in sport throughout the year and into later life.

If you are running a sport or multi activity camp in Sligo and your details are not listed here please contact SSRP office on 0719161511 or email theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie with camp details.

To download a copy of the Annual Summer Camp Activity Brochure Click Here

Sligo Yacht Club is running a Beginner Sailing Programme for Women over 2 weekends, 6^th, 7^th, 13^th and 14^th July from 10am-4pm. This is a great opportunity to try something new, learn how to sail and meet the club. Limited places available. To book your place book now 

Here is what a previous participant said about the course.

When I agreed to do the Women on Water Sailing course with SYC I got a lot more than I expected! I’m only sorry that I didn’t do it sooner!
Two of the best weekends of my summer have been spent learning to sail around Sligo Bay with a fantastic group of women while doing the Women on Water sailing course with SYC. What a great way to enjoy the very best of what Sligo has to offer – great outdoor adventure, amazing scenery and the best craic with a great group of lovely women.  
We got to experience sailing in all conditions –  from windy recoveries to bobbing around on a lovely sunny day and ‘racing’ around the bay in a steady breeze.
I never thought starting out that I would actually be able to helm a boat safely around the bay after two weekends (and one or two accidental swims). But we were guided through the ropes by two very enthusiastic and patient instructors. Even when the weather made things a bit hairy, they made us feel safe on the water and the made the experience a very enjoyable one.
Thank you to all involved for such an enjoyable experience – Una for organising it; our brilliant instructors – Sarah, Helen and Sam; Karl and Mick for keeping us safe; and my new friends – all the ladies who participated. See you for supervised sailing on Sunday’s 

To book your place book now

Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of all that’s great about bikes and cycling. Held over a week in June of each year with bike themed events organised by local authorities, community groups and cycling groups throughout Ireland.

There are numerous cycling related events running in Sligo throughout bike week, you can view a full list of these events at bikeweek.ie . Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership has linked with numerous other organisations and clubs to help run the following events. Click here for the full timetable for the week. All events must be pre-booked as limited places apply.

Adult Beginner Cycling Lessons – Daily Sunday to Friday

Cycle lessons will take place off the public road on cycle lanes at Cleveragh and Doorly Park. If you have not cycled before, in over 20 years or are just a bit nervous to head on to the road yet then these lessons will help build your confidence, refresh your cycling skills or help you learn some new skills. Bikes and helmets are provided. Take part in one or all 7 or just 1, it’s up to you. Sunday 3pm to 4pm and 4pm to 5pm. Monday to Friday 9am to 10am.

To book a place complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

15km Leisure Cycles – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Taking place across the county a series of 3 leisure cycles suitable for those just getting into cycling or those who have not been on a bike in a long time. These are free events for bike week and some bikes are available for use on the night if you don’t have your own. Pre-booking essential. For ages 14 years and over.

• Monday 24th June 6.30 – 8pm – Ballymote County Side Cycle – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

• Wednesday 26th June 6.30-8pm  – Mullaghmore Coastal Cruise – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

• Thursday 27th June 6.30-8pm – Wild Atlantic Coastal Cruise Enniscrone – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

Bike Orienteering – for the whole family – Saturday

Saturday afternoon come along to Cleveragh Park where Bike Orienteering will take place in along the bike trails of Cleveragh and Doorly Park. All you have to do is follow the clues on the orienteering course and stamp your card to earn a free ice-cream.

To book a place complete the online booking form by CLICKING HERE 

Summer Solstice Cycle – Saturday

A leisure Cycle from Riverside Hotel on the bike trails with short hike to watch the sunset over Sligo town on the return cycle enjoy a refreshing sorbet ice cream in riverside hotel. Bikes available for use  – pre-booking essential – For ages 12 years and over

To book a place complete the online form by CLICKING HERE

Bike n’ Hike – Sunday

Pedal along the cycle lane from Mitchell Curly Park to Strandhill (10km) and enjoy a fabulous hike up Knocknarea (5km) steep in places, take in breath taking views of Sligo while enjoying some refreshing snacks before heading back for the return cycle (10km).

To book a place complete the online booking form by CLICKING HERE 

Mountain Bike Intro – Kids and Teens – Saturday

Saturday morning 10am to 12noon for 8 to 12 years and 12noon to 2pm for 13 to 17 years. This session is for those who would like to give mountain biking a go. Meeting in Cleveragh Park to learn the basic skills needed for mountain biking before going on a trail spin.

To book a place complete the online booking form by CLICKING HERE 

Adult Mountain Bike Intro Session – Tuesday

This session is for those who would like to give mountain biking a go. Coaches will lead you through the basic skills needed and you will try out trails that suit your level of cycling experience.

• Tuesday Evening 6.30pm to 8pm Women’s Only Session. To book a place complete the online booking form CLICK HERE 
• Tuesday Evening 8pm to 9.30pm. To book a place complete the online booking form CLICK HERE 

Pedal to Paddle

A Leisure Cycle and Stand-up-Paddle Board taster session. Age restrictions apply for these sessions. Places are limited and pre booking essential.

• Sunday 23rd June 6.30-8pm, over 10 years only – Ballinafad – Lake Layby – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

• Tuesday 25th June 1 – 2.30pm over 14 years to 17 years only – Doorly Park Boat House – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

• Friday 28th June 6.30-8pm over 14 years only – Lough Easkey Carpark – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

Lunch Time Cycle – Wednesday 13th June

A Leisure Cycle taking place from Riverside Hotel through Doorly Park and Cleveragh Park along the cycle paths before returning for refreshments to Riverside Hotel. Some bikes will be available for use – Limited and given on a first come first served basis.

To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE or call 0719161511 or email theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie.

TriShaw Cycle Spins – Wednesday

A short spin for older adults on the trishaw, taking place at St. John’s Community Hospital. Contact Shane Hayes on 0719161511 or email shane@sligosportandrecreation.ie for more information.

Tandem Cycling – Friday

Come along for a taster session on the tandem bikes for people with a disability Bike, helmets and polities provided. Taking place at Doorly Park from 12 to 3pm. Contact Shane Hayes on 0719161511 or email shane@sligosportandrecreation.ie for more information.

List of Events Happening in Sligo

15km Leisure Cycles – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

Taking place across the county a series of 3 leisure cycles suitable for those just getting into cycling or those who have not been on a bike in a long time. These are free events for bike week and some bikes are available for use on the night if you don’t have your own. Pre-booking essential. For ages 14 years and over.

• Monday 24th June 6.30 – 8pm – Ballymote County Side Cycle – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

• Wednesday 26th June 6.30-8pm  – Mullaghmore Coastal Cruise – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

• Thursday 27th June 6.30-8pm – Wild Atlantic Coastal Cruise Enniscrone – To book complete the online booking form CLICK HERE

Sligo Climbing Club are hosting an open day on Sunday 12th May for adults interested in getting into rock climbing. This will be a great opportunity to learn the basic skills of rock climbing an an opportunity to find out about Sligo Climbing Club and their activities. This session is aimed at beginner climbers, if you are an experienced climber and would like to join the club you can find out more information by email sligoclimbingclub@gmail.com

To book a place at the Open Day CLICK HERE . Pre-booking is essential as places are limited.

As part of the Urban Outdoor Initiative SSRP is linking with Sligo Kayak club to introduce people to Kayaking. This is a free even but booking is essential as places are limited. Come along and meet the club and its members and find out all about kayaking.

Complete Online Booking From CLICK HERE

The Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership (SSRP) 2019 Supervalu Fit 4 Life Women’s 5K Series, targeting women of all ability levels aged 16 years and over begins next week. There is a new format for this year’s series with the number of events reduced from six down to three and each event in this years series will take place on a Friday evening. It is hoped that these changes will ensure more women can participate in as many of the events as possible. Coordinated by Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership in conjunction with County Sligo Athletics Board and the local Athletic clubs around the county the series is now in its ninth year and continues to appeal to local women of all abilities and fitness levels. This year each of the 3 events in the series will be each hosted on three Friday evenings in May by the three local clubs (Sligo AC, North Sligo AC, and South Sligo AC). This years event begins on Tuesday the 3^rd May with Sligo AC hosting the first 5K at Doorly Park. Registration for this event takes place from 6.30pm at the ??? Riverside with the route starting and finishing around the Doorly Park area. Grange provides the location for the second event in the series two weeks later on Tuesday the 17^th May hosted by North Sligo AC with the South Sligo AC concluding the series in Tubbercurry on 24^th May with awards/refreshments afterwards.

The series, which is now one of Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnerships flagship Women in Sport initiatives, targets females of all fitness levels and offers women involved the opportunity to walk, jog or run the 5K distance at each event. There will also be added emphasis this year placed on encouraging walkers to participate with all walkers starting 15 minutes (7.15pm) before joggers and runners. Regardless of ability or current fitness levels, the series enables participants to monitor their progress, with awards also being presented to a number of participants who show the greatest improvement in their jogging/running progress over the different events. A series running vest will be provided to all women who take part in at least two of the three events. Any women who participate in all three events will have their names entered into a draw for a separate prize. Participation in the Series costs €5 per event payable at registration each evening from 6.30pm with walkers starting at 7.15 pm sharp followed by joggers and runners at 7.30pm. For more information contact Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership on 071 9161511 or check our website www.sligosportandrecreation.ie or Facebook page facebook/sligosportandrecreationpartnership

Coolanaey Development Company in partnership with SSRP and Northwest Mountain Bike Club will be hosting Cycling Sessions for Children in the Coolanaey Community Park over the Easter Holidays.

To book a place Please CLICK HERE

Pre-Booking is Essential – no places available on the day of event for safety.

The annual Girls Active Activity Festival took place 7^th March with over 200 young women from across county Sligo arriving at the IT Sligo Knocknarea Arena to participate in a range of activities including Yoga, Dance, Gym, Spinning, Boxing, Soccer, Indoor Rowing, HIIT Class, Archery, Rugby and Martial Arts. There was a very positive atmosphere at the festival as the girls celebrated their year long participation in the girls only ‘Girls Active’ Programme in their schools.

Girls Active, a joint programme between the Health Services Executive and Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, is currently running in 13 secondary schools and training centres throughout County Sligo. It aims to increase the number of teenage girls involved in long-term regular physical activity through the provision of non-competitive extra-curricular activities in schools, while developing more supportive environments. The programme takes the emphasis off competition in sport, which can sometimes be off putting for girls, and places a greater emphasis on the social and health benefits of being physically active, while offering opportunities to try out different ways to get active such as yoga, dance, boxercise etc.

Kate Frahill Support co-ordinator for the Girls Active Programme “the programme has being extremely successful this year with over 300 girls participating in activities”. The success of the programme comes down to the Girls Active Co-ordinating teacher based in each school. They volunteer their time to organise programmes and encourage the girls to participate each week.

Third Year Health Science students from IT Sligo assisted at the Girls Active Activity Festival.  They volunteer each year to help deliver activities and be group leaders, making the day an enjoyable experience for all those attending. If you would like any information on the Girls Active programme please contact Theresa Kilgannon at Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership at 0719161511 Email: theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie or check out www.sligosportandrecreation.ie.

The Bunninadden Community Sports Hub Initiative has a host of sport and physical activity programmes taking place currently at the Bunninadden Community Centre and Ballinalack Community Park including Adults Social Badminton, Children’s Basketball, Women’s Boxercise and Meet & Train/Outdoor Gym programmes. Scroll down to see more…