Over 50’s – What’s on!

Published: August 28, 2025

Here are some of the activities coming up for Over 50’s
All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie from 9am on Monday 8^th September

Tennis for Men & Women over 50 | Six Week Programme
Monday 15th September to Monday 20th October | 10 to 11am
Tramore Tennis Club
We’ve teamed up with Tramore Tennis Club for a fun Tennis Taster Programme for men and women over 50 .
Cost: €10pp (+Eventbrite fee) for full programme

Activator Poles – Fitsticks Trail | Eight Week Programme
Tuesday 23rd September to Tuesday 11th November | 10:15am
SETU Arena | Carriganore
Waterford Join us for an eight week Activator Pole Programme at the new Fitsticks Trail at SETU Arena. Activator Pole Walking is suitable for adults of different abilities. We will explore how Activator Poles can improve your: Aerobic Fitness, Mobility, Strength and Balance.
Cost: €20pp (+Eventbrite fee) for full programme

Regional Go For Life Games Competition
Wednesday 15th October | Time: 10am to 4pm
SETU Arena | Carriganore
Waterford Age & Opportunity will host the first-ever Regional Go For Life Games in Waterford. Supported by Local Sports Partnerships and the HSE, the event offers older adults a fun, social day of physical activity through adapted games such as Malai, Scidil, and Flisk. The focus is on participation, enjoyment, and friendly county rivalry rather than competition. Participation is free, with attendees asked to arrange their own travel to the venue.
Please email Jordan to register your interest jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Christmas Train Ride & Walk
Tuesday 2nd December | Time: 10:30am
Waterford Suir Valley Railway
Over 50’s – Join us for a festive walk and train ride with Santa followed by tea/coffee & refreshments!
Cost: €15 +Eventbrite Fee (includes walk, train ride, santa & elf and refreshments)

For bookings or more information, please contact:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 | jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Positive Ageing Week 2025

Published: August 26, 2025

Positive Ageing Week is an Age Action initiative to promote the agency of older people and to celebrate the contribution they make to our families, workplaces, communities and society as a whole. For 20 years individuals, groups, local authorities and businesses have been organising events to mark Positive Ageing Week.

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) 2025 takes place from Monday 29^th September to Friday 3^rdOctober.
***We are running a series of FREE* ‘Come & Try It’ events across Waterford City and County.***

All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie
from 9am on Monday 8^th September | Book early to avoid dissappointment!

Fit Over 50*
Butler Community Centre | Monday 29th September @ 10.15am
Please book direct by calling Anna on 087 288 1173 or emailing annahawrylak@icloud.com

Chair Mobility*
Dungarvan Rugby Club | Monday 29th September @ 10.45am
Please book direct by calling Mark on 087 162 0349 or emailing adaptationtherapies@gmail.com

Pitch & Putt
Waterford Regional Sports Centre – RSC | Tuesday 30th September | 1 to 3pm
Cunnigar Pitch & Putt | Wednesday 1st October | 2 to 3pm (+3-week follow-on programme)

Lismore Guided Walk & Virtual Reality History of the Castle
Lismore Heritage Centre | Tuesday 30th September @ 2pm

Carrigavantry & Ballyscanlon Lake Walk
Meeting at the Lake Stables, Carrigavantry (near Fenor) | Wednesday 1st October | 10am to 1pm

Try Indoor Bowling
Lismore Heritage Centre | Wednesday 1^st October | 7.30 to 9.30pm
& Wednesday 8^th, 15^th& 22^nd October

Tai Chi/Quigong
Fusion Centre | Dungarvan | Wednesday 1st October | 11am to 12pm
+ Three week follow-on programme on Monday 6^th, 13^th & 20^th October

Active Ageing – Chair Based Class
Butler Community Centre | Wednesday 1st October @ 11am
Please book direct by calling Anna on 087 288 1173 or emailing annahawrylak@icloud.com

Dragon Boating
Meeting @ Waterford Marina Hotel | *€5 per person
Tuesday 30th September @6.30pm
Thursday 2nd October @6.30pm
Sunday 2nd October @10am

Activator Poles Demonstration
Ardkeen Library | Friday 3rd October @ 11am

Table Tennis
Butler Community Centre | Friday 3rd October 6 to 7pm (+3-week follow-on programme)

Pétanque
The People’s Park | Waterford City | Sunday 5th October @11am
(+3-week follow-on programme | Saturday 11^th, 18^th& 25^thOctober @11am)

For more information on Positive Ageing Week, please contact:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 | jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Staying Fit for the Future Better Balance Programme

Published: June 17, 2025

Staying Fit for the Future Better Balance programme is an enjoyable on your feet exercise class.

This programme is suitable for adults who walk unaided and want to stay strong on their feet and falls free for life. It is not suitable for people who have fallen in the past 12 months or who use a walking stick or frame.

As one ages, reaction times, bone health, strength, balance, and flexibility of tissue may become impaired. The aim of this programme is to help prevent this deterioration in adults by challenging and training the main components needed for maintaining good independent movement.

Classes focus on strength, flexibility, range of movement, and balance to ensure environmental factors such as steps, paths, darkness, hills, etc will not become an obstacle to enjoying an active and healthy life.

We asked past Better Balance participants:
Is there any activity that you can do now that you could not before attending?

Here’s what they said:~‘Stepping over the electric fence’
‘I feel my legs have gotten stronger and my balance has improved’
‘A lot of increased walking and I’m also incorporating stretching now’

Want to join us in the Autumn term?
If you’d like to see the programme being run in an area near you, or want to be informed when it launches, please complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE

Become a Physical Activity Leader (PAL)!

Published: April 23, 2025

Age & Opportunity | Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) | Introduction Morning
Thursday 26^th June | 10:30am -130pm | The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

Are you a member of an Active Retirement Group and interested in becoming an Physical Activity Leader for your group?

Why not come along to our information morning – it is an introduction to the PALs workshop (Physical Activity Leaders).
Age & Opportunity will be there on the day to inform groups on what the PALs workshops are about, and you will get to try out the exercises before you make the decision on doing PALS. The PALS workshop involves someone from a group becoming a lead and who organises their groups in regular and fun physical activity sessions. The PALs will then, typically, go on to lead physical activities with their groups or communities of mobile older people.

If you are interested in hearing more about PALs please contact Jordan on 086 167 5642 or email jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie.

Summer Steps 2025

Published: April 23, 2025

Join us for Summer Steps
A monthly event designed to bring people together for a relaxed and enjoyable walk!

MAY WALK
Tuesday 20^th May | 11am – 12.30pm
Anne Valley Walk Dunhill (meeting at car park beside Toilet)

JUNE WALK
Tuesday 24^thJune | 11am – 12.30pm
Tramore Promenade | Meeting at the Car Park opposite the Majestic Hotel

JULY WALK
Tuesday 29^th July | 11am – 12.30pm
Dunmore East (meeting at park opposite Haven Hotel)

This is your chance to meet new people while staying active. The walks are suitable for older adults, people with disabilities and people living well with long-term health conditions, as the distance can be adjusted to suit each person’s ability. We’ll have a leader to guide the group and a sweeper to ensure no one is ever left behind. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just starting, Summer Steps provides a welcoming environment to get outside, connect with others, and enjoy the beauty of the season at your own pace.

It’s the perfect way to stay active, social, and healthy throughout the
summer months.

COST PER WALK: €5 includes tea/coffee/scone

Book on eventbrite.ie HERE

All places MUST be booked in advance, if you need help booking, please contact Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 or email jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie by 12pm the Monday before each walk.

PLEASE NOTE: The walks will go ahead WEATHER PERMITTING – please contact Jordan before travelling if in doubt.

Now Booking! Over 55’s Padel Tennis

Published: January 15, 2025

NOW BOOKING! Padel Tennis

We are teaming up with the Woodlands Leisure Centre to bring the new and growing sport of Padel Tennis to you. Under the guidance of our dedicated Padel Coach for three weeks, this 6-week programme will teach you the game of Padel and you’ll reap the benefits of playing
racket sports.

The programme, which is open to men and women aged over 55, starts on
Friday 7^th February and runs every Friday from 10-11am for six weeks.
Places are limited. €10pp | Book on eventbrite here

What is Padel Tennis?
Padel Tennis is a racquet sport like tennis, played on a smaller, enclosed court. It uses solid paddles instead of strung racquets, and a spongy tennis ball. The game can be played in singles or doubles, with the objective of hitting the ball over a net, ensuring it lands within the opponent’s side of the court. Walls are part of the playing area, and players can use them to bounce the ball. The rules are a mix of tennis and platform tennis.

For more information on programmes and activities for Active Older People, contact:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 | jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Go For Life Games 2024!

Published: September 16, 2024

Go For Life Games for Active Older People are back this Autumn in three locations!
The sessions will include fun activities with a small element of competition.
Activities are suitable for all abilities and will be adapted as required.

€10pp for full programme | Book HERE now on eventbrite.ie

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Jordan Kelly on 086 167 5642 or email jordankelly@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Activator Pole Programmes | Book now!

Published: August 12, 2024

JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK PROGRAMME!
Activator Pole Walking is suitable for adults of different abilities.
We will explore how Activator Poles can improve your:
Aerobic Fitness | Mobility | Strength | Balance

Lismore Library
Starting Friday 13th September @ 11am to 12pm
(five week programme)

Dungarvan Library
Starting Thursday 19th May @ 11am

The People’s Park | Meeting at the Park Cafe
Starting Friday 20th September @ 10 to 11am

Tramore | Meeting @ the Prom (beside the oublic toilets)
Starting Friday 20th September | 12 to 1pm

FREE PROGRAMMES | Limited places
Bookings open at noon on Monday 19th August
BOOK HERE NOW!

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Chair Based Exercise Lismore

Published: April 22, 2024

JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK PROGRAMME

Classes are designed to improve movement, body control, flexibility and range
of motion. Classes are completed seated and aim to be accessible to all levels.

Starting Friday 10th May | 2.30 to 3.30pm
@ Lismore Heritage Centre

€5pp | BOOK HERE NOW!

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Christmas Walks

Published: November 21, 2023

We are hosting festive walks this December in Tramore & Waterford

Join us for the Walk for Life Christmas Special for Older Aduls & People with a Disability
on Wednesday 6^thDecember at 10.30am @ Tramore Promenade

Don’t forget your Christmas Hat & Jumper.
We’ll enjoy some festive refreshments after the walk!
All Welcome! | €5pp | Book HERE

Join us for a Guided Viking Triangle Walking Tour for Older Adults
on Tuesday 12^th December at 11am. Meeting @ The Bishops Palace Café

Don’t forget your Christmas Hat & Jumper.
We’ll enjoy some festive refreshments after the walk in the Bishops Palace Café!
FREE EVENT | All Welcome! | Book HERE

FOR BOOKINGS OR FUTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Over 50’s – What’s on!

Here are some of the activities coming up for Over 50’s
All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie from 9am on Monday 8^th September

Positive Ageing Week 2025

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) 2025 takes place from Monday 29^th September to Friday 3^rdOctober.
***We are running a series of FREE* ‘Come & Try It’ events across Waterford City and County.***

Staying Fit for the Future Better Balance Programme

Want to join us in the Autumn term?
If you’d like to see the programme being run in an area near you, or want to be informed when it launches, please complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE

Become a Physical Activity Leader (PAL)!

Age & Opportunity | Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) | Introduction Morning
Thursday 26^th June | 10:30am -130pm | The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

Summer Steps 2025

COST PER WALK: €5 includes tea/coffee/scone

Book on eventbrite.ie HERE

Now Booking! Over 55’s Padel Tennis

NOW BOOKING! Padel Tennis

Go For Life Games 2024!

Activator Pole Programmes | Book now!

Chair Based Exercise Lismore

JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK PROGRAMME

Classes are designed to improve movement, body control, flexibility and range
of motion. Classes are completed seated and aim to be accessible to all levels.

Starting Friday 10th May | 2.30 to 3.30pm
@ Lismore Heritage Centre

Christmas Walks

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Waterford Sports Partnership

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Here are some of the activities coming up for Over 50’s All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie from 9am on Monday 8th September

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) 2025 takes place from Monday 29th September to Friday 3rd October. We are running a series of FREE* ‘Come & Try It’ events across Waterford City and County.

Want to join us in the Autumn term? If you’d like to see the programme being run in an area near you, or want to be informed when it launches, please complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE

Age & Opportunity | Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) | Introduction Morning Thursday 26th June | 10:30am -130pm | The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

COST PER WALK: €5 includes tea/coffee/scone

Book on eventbrite.ie HERE

NOW BOOKING! Padel Tennis

JOIN US FOR A SIX WEEK PROGRAMME

Classes are designed to improve movement, body control, flexibility and range of motion. Classes are completed seated and aim to be accessible to all levels.

Starting Friday 10th May | 2.30 to 3.30pm @ Lismore Heritage Centre

Search:

Over 50’s News

Waterford Sports Partnership

Useful Links

Social Media

Company Info

Contact Details

Here are some of the activities coming up for Over 50’s
All events will be available to book HERE on www.eventbrite.ie from 9am on Monday 8^th September

Positive Ageing Week (PAW) 2025 takes place from Monday 29^th September to Friday 3^rdOctober.
***We are running a series of FREE* ‘Come & Try It’ events across Waterford City and County.***

Want to join us in the Autumn term?
If you’d like to see the programme being run in an area near you, or want to be informed when it launches, please complete our Expression of Interest Form HERE

Age & Opportunity | Physical Activity Leaders (PALS) | Introduction Morning
Thursday 26^th June | 10:30am -130pm | The Park Hotel, Dungarvan

Classes are designed to improve movement, body control, flexibility and range
of motion. Classes are completed seated and aim to be accessible to all levels.

Starting Friday 10th May | 2.30 to 3.30pm
@ Lismore Heritage Centre