In a new addition to our Calendar for 2025, Waterford Walking Week will run
from Monday 7th to Sunday 13th April 2025.

We are hosting the following events:

Walk & Petanque | Taster Session
Join us for a leisurely walk in the People’s Park followed by a Pétanque taster session led by Waterford Pétanque Club
Monday 7th April @1.30pm | €5pp People’s Park | Waterford | Meet at main gate

Beyond the Trail | Outdoor Safety Webinar
Join us for an online webinar with an outdoor first aid expert! Learn essential safety tips for exploring hills and mountains,
and make your adventures safer and more enjoyable
Tuesday 8th April @7pm | €5pp | Online Webinar

‘From the Victorians to the Vikings – heritage along
the Waterford Greenway in Woodstown and Carriganore’
Join us for a guided heritage walk on the Waterford Greenway, led by James Eogan, of Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society and Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Wednesday 9th @ 1pm | €5pp | Meeting at the Waterford Greenway Car Park Carriganore (beside SETU Arena)

Fitsticks | Taster Session
Fitsticks/Activator Pole Walking is suitable for adults of different abilities.
We will explore how Fitsticks can improve your: Aerobic Fitness | Mobility | Strength | Balance
Thursday 10th April @11am | FREE
SETU Arena | Carriganore | Waterford

Coastal Walk | Guided Walk
Join us for a moderate 7km guided coastal walk in beautiful Dunmore East.
Friday 11th April @10.30am | €10pp
Dunmore East | Meeting at the car park near the pier.

Happy Hiking | Hill Skills Day with Mountaineering Ireland
Participants will get an opportunity to join a qualified instructor for a full day’s training and gain useful information and skills that will help keep them safe on the hills.
Saturday 12th April @10am to 2pm | €20pp
Meeting at Bay Lough Car Park | R668, Glentaunemon, Co. Waterford

BOOK here now on eventbrite.ie

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

Join us for a series of 8/10km looped walks of moderate difficulty
at various sections along the Waterford section of St. Declan’s Way.

Sunday 19th May @10am | Melleray
Sunday 23rd June @10am | Lismore
Sunday 21st July @10am | Aglish
Sunday 18th August @10am | Ballycurrane
Sunday 29th September @10am | Ardmore

Participants will require hiking boots and will need to bring water and a packed lunch

€6pp | Book your place HERE now

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

In December, we advertised our Healthy Ireland Community Walks Grant Scheme which provides funding to help groups and clubs to organise walks in their communities. Ten clubs and groups applied. Some of the groups have started their walks already! The walks will be running across the county for six weeks, in many different locations and are available for anyone wishing to join in. The walks are a great chance to meet people and to get active in your community in 2024!

Here is a listing of all the walks and their start dates.
Follow the group/clubs on Social media to keep up to date with what’s going on!
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Liz McEnaney on  087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

National Walking Day | Glenshelane Family Walk

To celebrate National Walking Day 2023, which takes place on Sunday 24^th September, we are hosting a FREE guided Family Nature Walk in the beautiful Glenshelane Woods near Cappoquinn. Come along and join us, we are meeting at the car park at the woods at 11am. Bring the family, bring the dog!

Book you free places HERE from Sept 1st!

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

SIX WEEK PROGRAMME
Starting Tuesday 27th June @7pm
Meeting at ’The Lookout’ Dungarvan

FREE WALKS | Book HERE now!

Ireland Lights Up encourages GAA clubs across the country to turn on their lights and open their walking tracks so their community can come together to walk and talk in a safe environment during the dark winter evenings.

The following Waterford GAA Clubs are taking part this year:

Ballygunner Hurling Club
Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club
De La Salle GAA Club
Deuglan naofa CLG/Ardmore GAA
Kilrossanty GAA Club
Mount Sion GAA Club

Check on the Club name above to link to their Facebook Page for more info on Ireland Lights Up!

In December, we launched our Healthy Ireland Community Walks Grant Scheme which was open to clubs, services and community groups to run a six week Walking Programme in their local community. Thirteen clubs and groups applied for the funding.

Some of the groups started their walks last week with great turn outs for all!  The walks will be running across the county in many different locations and are free and open to anyone wishing to join in! This is a great chance to meet people and to get active in your community!

Check out the details below & join in at a location near you!

Check out the Clubs’ Facebook Pages for more info on the Healthy Ireland Community Walks!

For more information please contact: Liz McEnaney on 087 739 6050 or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Applications are open for this year’s WSP Healthy Ireland Community Walks Grant Scheme.

The theme this year is Community Walks. We invite Clubs, Community groups and Services to host a 6 Week Walking Programme for your local community, please submit your application to us using the follow link: APPLY HERE

Please read through the relevant criteria for your club or community group/service before submitting your application.
Club Grant Criteria
Community/Group Grant Criteria

The closing date for Applications is Thursday 5^th January 2023 at 5pm.

For any queries or if you require further information please contact Liz on 086 783 7385
or email lmcenaney@waterfordsportspartnership.ie