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

Positive Ageing Week 2023

Published: October 1, 2023

We’re running a series of events for Positive Ageing Week (PAW) which takes place from Sunday 1^st to Saturday 7^thOctober 2023 PAW 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.

Limited Places | BOOK HERE

EVENTS PLANNED ARE AS FOLLOWS . . .

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

Short Mat Bowling | Lismore

Published: May 4, 2023

Following on from a taster session for the Lismore Men’s Shed and the No Limits Club on Tuesday the 2^nd of May, WSP in partnership with the Lismore Heritage Centre are delivering a three week ‘Come and Try Short Mat Bowling’ Programme starting on Friday 26^th May from 7-9pm. These sessions will be lead by Michael O’Rourke from the Bowling Club in Tallow. The men and women who attended the taster session at the start of May all thoroughly enjoyed it, most of them had never played before and with clear instructions from Michael everyone got to play a few games before the end of the session. We look forward to seeing how the sessions go in May as some of the participants have already expressed an interest in setting up a club.
FREE Three week Programme Starting Friday 26^thMay from 7 to 9pm
BOOK HERE NOW

Chair Based Yoga

Published: January 31, 2023

Chair Based Yoga is suitable for older adults that would like to take part in some form of gentle exercise.

Chair based yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated or using a chair for balance.

Chair yoga can improve flexibility, concentration, and strength, while boosting mood, and reducing stress and joint strain.

Exercises will be adapted to individual ability levels.

First time participants will feel:

Without any difficulty be able to carry on talking.
Stretched…….
‘Talk Test’ Intensity Score=> 2 – 3

Venue: Indoors in a warm environment
Equipment: None

We are delighted that there are a number of Chair Yoga opportunities being run by private facilitators across Waterford.
All facilitators welcome newcomers (subject to venue capacity).
This in not an exhaustive list and is just the available opportunities that we are currently aware of.
Please contact the provider in advance if you’re interested in attending for cost and booking information.

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