Launch of template framework for Local Sports Plans
Date: 26-11-2024
21st Nov 2024
Sport Ireland has launched a national framework to support local authorities in developing and implementing Local Sports Plans. As part of this Sport Ireland is delighted to announce that, through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport, and Media, we have secured €200,000 to support local authorities in developing their local sports plans.
This initiative, a key action of the Government’s National Sports Policy 2018-2027 and the recently published Sports Action Plan 2024 – 2027, aims to increase participation in sport and physical activity, ensuring that every community in Ireland has access to the lifelong benefits of an active lifestyle.
Sport Ireland CEO Dr Úna May said: “This is an important milestone in ensuring that sport is accessible to all communities in the country.
“Sport Ireland’s aim is to create a unified approach to the development of sport, and local authorities are uniquely positioned to lead this work with the support of Sport Ireland, while fostering collaboration between all key stakeholders including clubs, schools, community groups, and our network of Local Sports Partnerships.
For more information about the National Sports Policy and to access the Local Sports Plans templates visit www.sportireland.ie/localsportsplan