UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education,Sport, Fitness and Recreation

31/08/2026

❤️ Support Special Olympics Collection Day 2026 ❤️

Special Olympics Ireland makes a meaningful difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, creating opportunities for inclusion, participation, achievement and community. ❤️

The UNESCO Chair MTU is proud to support Special Olympics Ireland as part of Collection Day 2026, which will take place on Friday, 18 September 2026.

We’ll be out in Tralee town on the day, helping to raise vital funds for Special Olympics Ireland at multiple locations:

📍 SuperValu
📍 Penneys
📍 Manor West Shopping Centre
📍 AXA Insurance

🙏 We’d love your support! Whether you can make a donation, stop by and support us on the day, or simply share our fundraising page, every contribution helps.

👉 Support our fundraiser:
https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/unescochairmtu1

❤️ Together, we can make a difference.

Thank you to everyone supporting the UNESCO Chair MTU and Special Olympics Ireland.

Special Olympics Collection Day for Special Olympics Ireland, created by sonya hannon | iDonate.ie

01/07/2026

Sports Focused Deaf Awareness Workshop

Deaf Sports Ireland, in partnership with the Irish Deaf Society, are delighted to host a Sports Focused Deaf Awareness Workshop designed specifically for professionals and volunteers working within the sports sector.

This engaging and interactive workshop aims to increase understanding of Deaf culture, improve communication with Deaf athletes, participants, coaches, officials, and supporters, and promote greater accessibility and inclusion across all areas of sport.

Who Should Attend?

Sports coaches and instructors
Club volunteers and committee members
Sports development officers
Referees and officials
Leisure centre and facility staff
National Governing Body representatives
Community sports leaders
Anyone involved in delivering sport and physical activity.

Benefits of Attending

Participants will gain practical knowledge and confidence to support Deaf individuals in sporting environments, helping to create more welcoming, accessible, and inclusive experiences for everyone.

Together, let's make sport accessible for all.

Date: Monday, 22nd June 2026.
Time: 09:30
Venue: Deaf Village Ireland

For further information, please contact: [email protected]

Admission is free of charge but strictly by ticket only, tickets available by clicking the link below; 👇

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sports-focused-deaf-awareness-training-for-ngbs-lsps-tickets-1990389368180?aff=oddtdtcreator

Archery Ireland Athletics NI Athletics Ireland Badminton IrelandBasketball Ireland Canoeing Ireland Cricket Ireland Cycling Ireland Diving Ireland Fencing Ireland FAIreland GAA

01/07/2026

(KRSP) Kerry Recreation and Sports Partnership

HAVE YOUR SAY 📢

The Government has launched a public consultation on the first review of the Disability Act 2005 in over 20 years. People with disabilities, families, carers and representative groups are encouraged to have their say and help shape future disability legislation.

If you have experience of barriers or successes in accessing sport, physical activity or community participation, this is an important opportunity to make your voice heard.

Consultation closes 9 September. Submissions are invited via email, post, audio/video, online form, Braille and Irish Sign Language.

Find further information here 🔗 https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/consultations/public-consultation-to-inform-the-review-of-the-disability-act-2005/



Department of Children, Disability and Equality
Norma Foley - TD | Emer Higgins T.D.

04/06/2026

💙 Exercise for Every Stage of Your Journey 💙

Did you know that the world's first validated exercise programme designed specifically for people with amputation and limb-difference is available online and completely free to access?
At Walk CIC, they support people with amputation and limb-difference to return to activity, improve fitness, and build confidence through evidence-based programmes developed with and for the community.
The UR Exercise Programme was created through seven years of research and co-design with amputees. The programme was successfully piloted, resulting in significant increases in participants' physical activity levels that were maintained even after completion.
Thanks to funding from Sport England and The National Lottery, and in partnership with LimbPower, they have developed:

🏃 Adult Beginner Series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEjc45vlz208ljGRwJ5qObh-4gPhaCFXI

💪 Adult Advanced Series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEjc45vlz20_cXK-kGWx4AKUtB7pkPWIt

🏴‍☠️ Kids Pirate-Themed Series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEjc45vlz209_XdEWgprXWKRy1J55ls8-

Whether you're newly returning to activity after rehabilitation, looking to progress your fitness, or supporting a child with limb-difference, there's a programme designed to help.
✔️ Developed with amputees
✔️ Research-backed and validated
✔️ Suitable for home-based exercise
✔️ Progressive levels for all abilities
✔️ Fun, engaging content for children

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who may benefit.

18/03/2026

📢 And we're live !

The Federation of Irish Sport today proudly launches the 2026 Irish Sport Industry Awards.

The awards will take place in Dublin on Tuesday 19th May and will be hosted by broadcaster and journalist Sean O’Rourke. This will be the nineth staging of the awards which recognise the invaluable relationship between business and sport in Ireland. The Sport industry in Ireland supports 64,000 jobs, stimulates €3.3 billion in household spending, and generates €3.7 billion (GVA) gross value added to the Irish economy.


We are also delighted to announce the addition of two new categories this year:

Best Initiative to Promote Disability in Sport and Physical Activity.
This award is to recognise the support of lifelong participation for all in sport and physical activity. It is open to any organisation or enterprise either within the sport industry, or is using sport as a vehicle, which promotes increased inclusion, engagement and participation in sport and physical activity for those with a disability.

Best Initiative to Promote Sustainability in Sport and Physical Activity.
This award shall recognise sporting bodies or businesses in the sport or physical activity sector who display a comprehensive strategy to promote sustainability in sport or physical activities to mitigate against environmental impact of their operations or participation of their members.

Mary O’Connor, CEO of the Federation of Irish Sport said: “The Irish Sport Industry Awards are an important platform for recognising our member National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships valuable contribution to sport through their initiatives, collaborations and commercial activations. While also spotlighting new and emerging sports tech enterprise innovations, many of whom have gone on to excel in international markets.”

Entries are now open for submission, for a full list of categories, event updates and to enter the awards go to: https://lnkd.in/e6eKNe9v.

Closing date for entries is: 2nd April 2026.

10/01/2026

⭐️FREE WEBINAR!

‘Getting Grant Ready’ - Community Sports Facilities Fund Webinar

🗓 Monday, 26th January
⏰️ 7-8 pm
💻 Online Via Zoom
ℹ️ Registration Link: https://2into3.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HcX2nof_Rb6_k5bEy7qrPA

Newly rebranded Sports Capital Programme, now known as the ‘Community Sports Facilities Fund’!

Hosted by 2into3, this webinar is designed for club committee members who are responsible for grant applications, particularly those applying to the Community Sports Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital Programme).

Patricia Keenan, Director of Funding at 2into3, will lead the session. Patricia has extensive experience across multiple national grant programmes and has supported countless clubs to refine their project ideas, strengthen their pitch, and prepare high-quality applications.

🔹️The webinar will cover:
- What qualifies for funding
- Who is eligible to apply
- How to prepare a strong grant application
- Understanding the application process and scoring
- How to maximise your score and improve your chances of success

🔹️After attending, you will:
- Understand how to prepare a compelling, grant-ready project
- Be confident in navigating the application process
-Know how to position your club for the best possible outcome

❗️Register today, as spaces are limited!

Kerry County Council
Kerry PPN
Sport Ireland
Kerry Volunteer Centre

09/01/2026

Calling Kerry Sport Club Committee Members: ‘Getting Grant Ready’ - Community Sports Facilities Fund Webinar

Newly rebranded Sports Capital Programme, now known as the ‘Community Sports Facilities Fund’

Kerry Recreation & Sports Partnership and 2into3 are delighted to announce registration is now open for this FREE Webinar:

🗓 Monday, 26th January
⏰️ 7-8pm
💻 Online Via Zoom

ℹ️*Registration Link:* https://2into3.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HcX2nof_Rb6_k5bEy7qrPA

This webinar is designed for club committee members who are responsible for grant applications, particularly those applying to the Community Sports Facilities Fund (formerly the Sports Capital Programme ).

Patricia Keenan, Director of Funding at 2into3, will lead the session. Patricia has extensive experience across multiple national grant programmes and has supported countless clubs to refine their project ideas, strengthen their pitch, and prepare high-quality applications.

❗️Register soon, as spaces are limited!

09/01/2026

13/12/2025

28/10/2025

📣 FREE to attend!

A Seminar on supporting those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Outdoor Learning 🌳🏞

🗓 Date: Friday, 31st October 2025

⏰️ Time: 10:30 - 14:00

📍 Venue: Room W217,
Kerry Sports Academy Building,
MTU Kerry Campus,
Tralee

⭐️Presentation by Prof. Laura Jiminez (Monteaguda, University of Valencia, Spain) on the use of Joelette inclusive hiking wheelchair.

⭐️Free to take-away reusable resources for adaptation and to promote inclusion in OL & OE

⭐️Presentations also by practitioners /students on the BA in Outdoor Learning.

⭐️Workshop on inclusive strategies & Techniques in Outdoor Learning

👉🏻 No registration required.

📧 For more information, please contact: [email protected]

MTU Health and Leisure
UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Physical Education,Sport, Fitness and Recreation
Kerry Volunteer Centre
Kerry PPN