Sport Ireland today published the 12th annual Sport Ireland Local Sports
Partnerships Annual Report on the national network of Local Sports Partnerships
(LSPs).
The report provides an overview of the work of the 29 LSPs across the
country, and highlights the innovative good practice projects and programmes
that are being operated locally.
Over €21 million was invested in the LSP network, including benefit in
kind funding.
Speaking at the launch of the LSP Annual Report in
Killarney, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Brendan Griffin TD said: “The
work of the Local Sports Partnership Network is vital in providing
opportunities and increasing participation, particularly among those sectors of
society which are underrepresented in sport. This work is making a substantial
contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals, local communities and
the wider population. The 2018 Annual Report of the Local Sports Partnership
Network puts a spotlight on the many innovative local projects which are being
undertaken across the country which provide an opportunity for all members of
society, young and old, to take part in a wide range of sport and physical
activities.”
Chief Executive of Sport Ireland, John Treacy, said: “One of
Sport Ireland’s key priorities for the Local Sports Partnership network is the
sustainable development within the local sports infrastructure; this report
shows that LSPs are doing vital work with clubs and groups ensuring that
structures are in place to allow people across the various target groups to
participate in sport. I would like to thank all of the agencies, groups and
individuals who have contributed to this report, and to those who were involved
in the delivery of the programmes and projects at local level.”
Sport Ireland Director of Participation and Ethics, Dr. Una May,
added: “Increasing participation across every age group and from all
social backgrounds throughout Ireland is one of the key aims of Sport Ireland.
The 2018 Local Sports Partnerships Annual Report highlights the many great
initiatives and projects run by the LSPs to remove barriers that hinder
participation in sport and physical activity. Sport Ireland, through the Local
Sports Partnership network, will continue to take a strategic approach with
regard to programme delivery, continuing to place a strong emphasis on
monitoring and evaluation of the programmes delivered.”
The full 2018 LSP Annual Report can be
viewed here.
2018 LSP Annual Report
Highlights:
- 29 Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs)
- 390,571 people participated in 1,229 locally
delivered participation initiatives - 25,138 females took part in 134 local Women in
Sport initiatives - 17,500 people took part in Operation
Transformation 5k Fun Run and Nationwide Walks - 24,697 children took part in The Daily Mile
with LSP support - 2,368 Clubs/Groups were supported by LSPs
- LSPs planned and delivered 311 training and
education courses, 23,892 people participated on these training courses - 9,037 completed 512 Safeguarding Courses
- 25 LSPs were supported with Community Sports
Development Officer positions - 21 LSPs were supported with Sports Inclusion
Disability Officer positions - Over €21m was invested in the LSP network,
including benefit in kind funding
