National Bike Week North Tipperary Events.

A list of all the events taking place in North Tipperary during National Bike Week has been added to the our Bike Week page.

Fishing For Fun

The Fishing For Fun 2013 programme got underway last friday 17th May at Loais Angling Centre just outside Roscrea.

The programme will continue with two further fishing sessions on Friday 24th May and Friday 7th June.

Sessions start at 10am and run until 2pm.

Cost: €5 for the 2 sessions.

All welcome.

For more information contact Wayne Fanning @ 067-43604 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Participants at the Fishing For Fun event on the 17th May 2013

Thurles Crokes "A Night With Sporting Stars"

Fit 4 Life Roscrea

The Fit 4 Life Programme is designed to give people the opportunity to get fit and enjoy walking / running in a structured environment. Participants set their own goals and are assisted by trained Fit 4 Life leaders in the club. The emphasis is on improving fitness is a fun sociable environment and no previous experience is required. All ability levels are catered for and participants exercise with others of a similar fitness level.

Fit 4 Life will be held every Monday & Wednesday form 7 pm to 8 pm at the Christian Brothers Field.

For more information contact Pauline Martin O'Rourke on 087-9179612

Or view the flyer here.

Go Walking: Tipperary

It's Healthy and it's FREE.

Walking is a simple activity that many people take for granted. It's a form of natural exercise that can help you live a longer, happier and healthier life while helping you control your weight. There are some fantastic walking trails around County Tipperary. With a range of lengths and grades, there is sure to be something for everyone. A series of organised walks will take place during 2013. The North Tipperary walks include:

• The Kilcommon Pilgrim Loop, Kilcommon on Sunday 4th August at 6pm.
• The Sli Eala walk from Nenagh to Dromineer on Sunday 20th October at 3pm

Photos from the Eamon an Chnoic Loop Walk in Upperchurch held on the 17th May 2013.

Participants of the Arra Mountains Walk held on Saturday 13th April 2013 as part of the Go Walking: Tipperary series of events.

For details of these events and information on the Tipperary walking trails contact John Egan, Rural Recreation Officer on 087-0556465 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

EnergyFit

A pilot programme to help sports facilities reduce their costs through energy efficiency.

Participation in the EnergyFit pilot programme is FREE for eligible clubs/facilities. Apply online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KF5R57J or contact Paul on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 086-3433368.

For more information, click on our brochure.

Tipperary Link 4 Life

Communities taking action to support their physical & mental well-being.

Tipperary Link 4 Life is a new initiative developed by the North Tipperary Sports Partnership (NTSP) in association with the HSE and Áras Folláin. It aims to connect physical activity and sporting volunteers with the training to understand every individual’s well-being, while emphasising the benefits of physical activity.

As part of Tipperary Link 4 LIfe NTSP offers training (SafeTALK & Peer Support & Self Advocacy training) to all members of the physical activity and sporting community – sports clubs, coaches, volunteers, fitness class instructors and tutors, teachers, parents etc. The community may also avail of our new Tipperary Link 4 Life brochure.

Tipperary Link 4 Life Training will be COMING SOON to the areas of Thurles, Roscrea and Templemore. Read more ...

Visit Nenagh Classic - Fun Family Cycle

The Visit Nenagh Classic, FREE Fun Family Cycle took place on Sunday 21st April 2013 at 11am. More than 200 adults and children participated in this free event. The cycle began and finished on Pearse Street on the race finishing straight. The Nenagh Ormond Brass Band led the participants to the starting line, increasing the carnival atmosphere around Nenagh. All those who took part were treated to refreshments at the end of the cycle, generously sponsored by Tipperary Water, Donal O' Connor and Tesco. Congratulations and thanks to all those who participated and volunteered on the day to make this wonderful event a success.

Bike Week 2013

National Bike Week 2013 runs from June 15th - 23rd. During this time cycling events will be organised across the country by local authorities, community groups, charities and cycling groups.

Nearly everyone has cycled at some stage – but so many lose the habit. Bike Week is an opportunity for people to get back on the saddle – for commuting or for recreation or just for the sheer joy of it! 
Cycling is a fun, healthy, safe, environmentally-friendly and low cost way to make those shorter journeys.

To find out how you can organise an event in your community click here.

Disability Inclusion Training

On the 8th of December 2012 North Tipperary Sports Partnership & South Tipperary Sports Partnership facilitated a Disability Inclusion Training workshop delivered by the CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre (www.caraapa.ie). The course was a great success and booked out well in advance of the day. Read more ...

Xcessible - "Inclusive Outdoor Initiative"

North Tipperary Sports Partnership and St. Anne's School, Roscrea held an Xcessible Outdoor Walk around the grounds of St. Anne's on Wednesday 5th Decemeber 2012. Read more ...

Sports Club Directory Update

North Tipperary Sports Partnership (NTSP) is constantly updating the Sports Club/Organisation Directory. If your club contact details have changed, could you please contact the NTSP offices on 067-43604 with up to date contact details for your club (including the name, address, contact no. and e-mail address of the contact person and their role in the organisation).  This information will be used to update our online directory and our sports clubs database. 
If you would like to advertise your clubs events on the NTSP website or in our Calendar of Events, please contact the Sports Partnership office with all the details on 067-43604 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Play your Part - Sports Volunteers Needed?

Have you ever wondered how you can be involved in the latest local sporting action such as the Tipperary Mini Marathon? We have the answer for you – Become A Volunteer! Read more ...

Link 2B Active Programme now in North Tipperary

Minister of State, Alan Kelly TD, pictured with Elaine Cullinan (North Tipperary Sports Partnership Co-ordinator) and Tom Mackey (Manager, Nenagh Leisure Centre) on a recent visit to Nenagh Leisure Centre, one of the facilities participating in the Link 2B Active Initiative.

The Link 2B Active programme was developed by South Dublin Sports Partnership and is supported by the Irish Sports Council.  The programme aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity by inviting a wide range of facilities to offer a reduced charge for registered unemployed people living in North Tipperary. Read more....

Get Ireland Active Website

Get Ireland Active is a new website developed as a one stop shop for physical activity events in Ireland.

It’s a great opportunity to promote your event, club, facility or group activities for free.