HER Outdoors Week 2023
HER Outdoors week aims to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being in the outdoors while bringing visibility to the opportunities for females to get involved in outdoor physical activity.
14th to 20th August 2023
Click on the activity menu below for more info on local events
This week will be an opportunity for females to escape to the outdoors and try something new. For such a tiny island, there are so many incredible outdoor activities on offer and this should be celebrated to the fullest!
Whatever you do, make sure to #FindYourOutdoors.
Visit HER Outdoors https://www.sportireland.ie/heroutdoors to find out what’s happening.
Further Information and Booking links for Local Events will be coming soon at the end of July:
Booking will open when event details are confirmed, check back regularly. No names will be taken through email or phone, please check the website regularly for booking information. First come first served basis applies.
Theresa Kilgannon
Email: theresa@sligosportandrecreation.ie
Surfing
Women’s and Teen Girls Intro to Surfing
This session is for Women who are new to surfing or never tried it before. It will take you through the basics of surfing in a fun and friendly environment. You must be comfortable in water and the ocean to take part.
- Day: Monday 14th August – Fully Booked
- Time: 7pm
- Location: Strandhill Surf Centre (Rebelle Surf School)
- Cost: €15
- Age: Females over 12 years (Each under girl 16years must be accompanied by a female adult)
- Booking: https://herosurfrebelle.eventbrite.ie – Fully Booked
- Day: Sunday 20th August
- Time: 9.30am
- Location: Enniscrone (Tonnta Adventure Surf School)
- Cost: €15
- Age: Over 18 years
- Booking: www.tonntaadventure.ie
- Day: Sunday 20th August
- Time: 12.30am
- Location: Enniscrone (Tonnta Adventure Surf School)
- Cost: €15
- Age: Teen Girls
- Booking: www.tonntaadventure.ie
Kayaking - Teen Girls
Teen Girls Intro to Kayaking with Sligo Kayak Club
This two part course is for teen girls who are new to kayaking or never tried it before. It will take you through the basics of Kayaking in a fun and friendly environment. You must be comfortable in water to take part.
- Day: Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th August 2023 – Fully Booked
- Time: 5.00pm to 6.30pm
- Location: Sligo Kayak Club, Doorly Park, Sligo
- Cost: €15
- Age: 12 to 18 years
- Booking: https://teengirlkayaking.eventbrite.ie – Fully Booked
Water Aerobics
Women’s and Girls over 12years Water Aerobics Taster
We are inviting you to encourage your daughter, niece, mum, grandmother, sister or friend to come along and join us for a fun aqua aerobics session, that you haven’t experienced before!
Get ready for an introduction to Aqua Aerobics and everything it has to offer! Saying “Goodbye” to the old stereotypes surrounding Aqua Aerobics, take the time to bond with your fellow females!
- Once off sessions at times below:
- Tuesday 15th August at 17:45 pm
- Wednesday 16th August at 16:00 pm
- Thursday 17th August at 13:00 pm
- Location: Curry Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Cost: €5
- Age: Females over 12 years
- Booking: https://eventmaster.ie/event/j2K5FE0TBz
Dragon Boating - Women’s Intro
Women’s Intro to Dragon Boating with Medb’s Dragon Warriors – Fully Booked
This will be an introductory paddle for women new to dragon boating and will be supported by club members on the water. Meet the Dragons, experience a paddle on Aughamore Bay.
- Day: Wednesday 16th August
- Time: 6.30 to 8pm
- Location: Medb’s Dragon Warriors Club, Waterglades, Sligo
- Cost: Free (optional donation to the club on the day)
- Age: Over 18years
- Booking: Fully Booked – Contact The club on FB messenger or at medbsdragonwarriors@gmail.com
Mountain Biking
Women’s Mountain Bike Skills and Trail Riding Session with Northwest Mountain Bike Club
This session is a beginner and intermediate mountain biking skills and trail ride. It will take you through the basics skills needed in a fun and friendly environment.
- Day: Thursday 17th August 2023
- Time: 7pm to 9pm
- Location: Coolaney Mountain Bike Trail Centre
- Cost: €10
- Age: Over 16years
- Booking: Contact nwmtbirl@gmail.com
Trail Run
Women’s Social Trail Run
This IMRA event is a light women’s training session and tips with a run over the off-road part of the Warriors Run on Knocknarea mountain concentrating on the downhill section. Great opportunity for those taking on the Warriors run this year or thinking about it for the future. Suitable for those new to trail running and also experienced runner. This will be an easy paced social 5km jog, with plenty of stops along the way for running technique tips, foot work and chats. There will be an opportunity to try on trail shoes and learn about footwear with Run Pod Sligo on the night. Followed by pizza’s and even more chatting with information for how women can further participate in trail running, what IMRA is and the trail running scene in Sligo and the North West.
- Day: Thursday 17th August
- Time: 7.30pm
- Location: Knocknarea, Quinn Maeve’s Grave Carpark
- Cost: €7 for IMRA Members (non member additional €10 IMRA membership required for insurance)
- Age: Women and teen girls
- Booking: https://www.imra.ie/events/view/id/2406
Roller Blading - Teen Girl’s Intro
Women and Girl’s Roller Blading with Zero Gravity
This session is for teen girls who want to try an Urban Adventure Sport in a safe setting. It will take you through the basics of roller blading in a fun and friendly environment, with a disco atmosphere.
- Day: Thursday 17th August
- Time: 7pm to 9pm
- Location: Zero Gravity, Cleveragh, Sligo
- Cost: €5
- Age: 8 to 108years (under 12years must be accompanied by an adult)
- Booking: https://teengirlsrollerbladingHERO.eventbrite.ie
Roller Blading / Skating - Women’s Taster
Women Roller Disco with Zero Gravity
This session is for Women who want to try an Urban Adventure Sport in a safe setting. It will take you through the basics of roller blading / skating in a fun and friendly environment, with a disco atmosphere.
- Day: Friday 18th August / additional dates added 24th and 25th August
- Time: 7pm to 9pm
- Location: Zero Gravity, Cleveragh, Sligo
- Cost: €5
- Age: Over 18 years
- Booking: https://HEROrollertaster.eventbrite.ie
Rowing
Women’s Intro to Rowing open day with Sligo Rowing Club
This open day is for Women who are new to rowing on the water or never tried it before. It will take you through the basics of social rowing in a quad boat in a relaxed and friendly environment. You must be comfortable in water to take part.
- Day: Saturday 19th August
- Time: Walk in between 12noon and 4pm
- Location: Sligo Rowing Club, Doorly Park
- Cost: Free (Optional donation on the day to support club)
- Age: Over 18 years
- Booking: No booking required, just walk in between 12 and 4pm.
Orienteering
Women’s Orienteering Event with Orienteering Ireland
Women and children welcome at this beginner friendly orienteering evening. Learn the basics or advance your skills at this family friendly event.
- Day: Sunday 20th August
- Time: 11am to 12.30pm
- Location: Cleveragh Park, Sligo
- Cost: free event
- Booking: https://forms.gle/yu7BsQTmVQUidSWo9
Hiking & low land Walks
Women’s easy paced Hikes and low land walks
This session is for Women who are new to hiking and would like to take on the challenge under the guidance of an experienced guide. It will take you through the basics of hiking, how to stay save and respecting the environment you are in. You must dress with apocopate footwear and clothing to take part.
Some walks will be suitable to bring children, max children per adult is 2. Children must be over 10years.
Night Hike – Cleveragh
- Day: Thursday 17th August
- Time: 9pm (approx 2 hrs)
- Location: Meeting Cleveragh Park
- Cost: €5 Adult / €7 Adult and child(over 10 years, max 2 children per adult)
- Age: Women and Children over 10years
- Booking: https://heroutdoorsnighthike.eventbrite.ie
Lough Easkey Walk
- Day: Friday 18th August
- Time: 6.30pm
- Location: Lough Easkey
- Cost: €5 (children free, max 2 per adult)
- Age: Women and Children over 10years
- Booking: www.tonntaadventure.ie
Benbulben Hike-Fully Booked
- Day: Saturday 19th August
- Time: 4pm
- Location: Benbulben (Luke’s Bridge)
- Cost: €15
- Age: Over 16 years (who have never hiked Benbulben before)
- Booking: www.northwestadventuretours.ie -Fully Booked
Lough Talt and French Mans Grave
- Day: Saturday 19th August
- Time: 10am
- Location: Lough Talt Carpark – https://goo.gl/maps/EhX8taeVUdkB6q3z8
- Cost: €10
- Age: Over 14 years
- Booking: Contact Wild Wet Adventure – 0867222750 or email john@wildwetadventures.ie
Sligo Hunt Pony Club
Sligo Hunt Pony Club Cross Country Training Day
For girls that own their own pony/horse, an introduction to cross country in open fields, jumping natural fences.
For further details on this event you need to contact Sligo Hunt Pony Club.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/probablythebestponyclubintheworld/
- Day: TBC
- Time: TBC
- Location:
- Cost: TBC
- Age:
- Booking: Contact the Club
Kayaking - Women’s Intro
Women’s Intro to Kayaking with Sligo Kayak Club
This two part course is for Women who are new to kayaking or never tried it before. It will take you through the basics of Kayaking in a fun and friendly environment. You must be comfortable in water to take part.
- Day: Monday 31st July & Wednesday 2nd August
- Time: 5pm to 6.30pm
- Location: Sligo Kayak Club, Doorly Park, Sligo
- Cost: €15
- Age: Over 18years
- Booking: https://heroutdoorskayak.eventbrite.ie
