Women in Sport Week 2026
Women in Sport Week is an initiative delivered by Sport Ireland annually, and supported by its stakeholders: National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships, and other funded bodies. WIS Week takes place from March 2nd to 8th, 2026. Women in Sport Week supports the objectives and actions outlined within Sport Ireland’s Policy on Women in Sport (WIS), in which Visibility is a key pillar.
The aim of Women in Sport Week is to:
· Celebrate every woman and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in, and leads on Women in Sport.
· Promote and highlight the ongoing work of Sport Ireland, NGBs, LSPs, and other stakeholders and clubs on Women in Sport.
· Highlight some of the programmes/initiatives funded by Sport Ireland Women in Sport Programme.
In January, we launched our Women in Sport Week Grant Scheme which was open to all sports clubs and disability organisations in Waterford to run a four week programme for women or girls, starting in Women in Sport Week. We received twenty-four applications, the following seventeen Clubs/Groups were awarded funding:
Brickey Rangers GAA Club | Butlerstown Camogie Club | CAPE-ability Club
Dunhill GAA Club | Erin’s Own Ladies Gaelic Football Club | Erin’s Own GAA
Kilbarry Gymnastics Club | Kilrossanty Gaelic for Mothers & Others
Kilmacthomas GAA Club | Lismore Cricket Club | Metalman Paddlesports Club
Passage Hurling Club | Portlaw Camogie Club | St. Paul’s Boxing | St. Saviour’s GAA Club
Tramore Ladies Gaelic Football Club | Waterford Badminton Club
THESE PROGRAMMES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE – YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A CLUB MEMBER
The clubs are promoting the programmes on their social media accounts,
please check there for information on start times and how to sign-up!
The following programmes are also open for bookings now:
New to Tri Programme – A beginner-friendly try triathlon in a relaxed, supportive setting.
Splashworld Tramore | Tuesday 3rd March to Tuesday 21st April (6 sessions) | 11am to 1pm
Cost: €54 Triathlon Ireland Club Training Membership + €30 programme fee
For bookings please visit www.triathlonireland.com or email: eleanor@triathlonireland.com
Boxercise for Women Over 50 – No experience needed, open to all abilities. Focus will be on fitness, confidence, and enjoyment.
Six Week Programme, starting Tuesday 3rd March @10am | Tramore Boxing Club | Market Street | Tramore
€20pp | Book HERE now on www.eventbrite.ie
Understanding the Female Athlete – ONLINE WEBINAR
Wednesday 4th March @7pm
An information session for coaches, parents and volunteers who support teenage girls involved in sport and physical activity.
The workshop will explore topics that support attendees to help young women navigate, the emotional, psychological and
physiological aspects of sport participation.
€5pp | Book HERE now on www.eventbrite.ie
Beginners Table Tennis for Women Over 50 – Sessions will be coach-led and suitable for those with little or no experience, focusing on skill development, confidence, and enjoyment
Four Week Programme, starting Friday 6th March @6pm | The Kingfisher Club
€20pp | Book HERE now on www.eventbrite.ie
Article Modified: February 20, 2026 2:34 pm
