WIS Week takes place in March every year in line with International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8th encapsulating the week. IWD is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
The aim of Women in Sport Week is to:
Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships across the country are ready to celebrate Women in Sport Week!
There’s never been a better time to get on a bike! Bike Week runs every May across Ireland. It’s easy, fun and there’s something for everyone.
Enjoy a wide range of events from community and school cycles, fun bike festivals, safety workshops and much more.
Details of bike week 2026 events in Louth to be announced soon on our website and social media, for more information contact our CSDO Barry Casey – Barry.Casey@louthcoco.ie
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.
This week is all about providing more opportunities for ALL 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!
HER Outdoors Week will take place in August 2026 and what a week it will be!
If your club or group would like to run an event for Her Outdoors week contact our Senior Sports Officer Ryan McShane Ryan.mcshane@louthcoco.ie.
European Week of Sport aims to promote sport and physical activity in countries across Europe.
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 #BeActive on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples’ everyday lives to exercise more.
Being Active doesn’t mean having to be part of a sports club, a gym, running marathons or cycling across Europe. Being Active can be running around playing with your children, grabbing a walk with work colleagues on your lunch break, going outside and exploring the great outdoors – whatever gets you moving to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle.
Being Active leads to:
Sport Ireland and it’s partners are working hard to create plans for European Week of Sport 2025 which will take place from 23rd- 30th September.
If you club or group would like to run an event for European Week of Sport contact our Senior Sports Officer Ryan McShane Ryan.mcshane@louthcoco.ie.
If you’re a club or organisation offering sport or physical activity opportunities in Louth, you can now register to be included in the Get Ireland Active National Database by filling in our online form.
Get Ireland Active has been developed to help people take control of their own activity journey – helping them find the right activity, in the right place, at the right time, and at the right level to meet their needs.
This national interactive hub brings together the resources of Sport Ireland, Government departments, local authorities, national governing bodies, and state agencies to showcase:
People across the country use the Get Ireland Active website to discover ways to move more, from local clubs to hidden trails. It’s a brilliant way to connect with new members and help people find your club or activity.
By registering your details with us, we can include your information and ensure your club is visible to anyone looking to get active in Louth and beyond.
