Clare County Council, in partnership with Clare Sports Partnership, has developed a Draft Local Sports and Physical Activity Plan. Chosen by Sport Ireland as one of four pilot counties, Clare has been developing a template of good practice for local sports plans that will be replicated across the country. This initiative highlights Clare’s dedication to fostering a healthy, active community for all its residents.
The Plan is built around three key themes:
- Active People and Communities
- Active Spaces and Places
- Active Leadership and Partnerships
These themes focus on increasing participation, enhancing sports infrastructure, and building strong leadership to support sports development across the county.
As requested at on the evening, we are now asking you, on behalf of your club or as an individual to provide feedback to Clare County Council on this draft plan.
The Plan aims to create a sustainable and inclusive sporting environment, by utilising the county’s infrastructure, promoting leadership in sport, and building partnerships that will make Clare a national role model for the positive development of Sports and Physical Activity. By working together with local clubs, communities, and stakeholders, Clare County Council and Clare Sports Partnership are committed to delivering a plan that truly reflects the needs of the people of Clare.
It is important to note that the definition of Sport as championed by Sport Ireland is:
“Sport………..all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation aimed at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental wellbeing, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels”.
It includes both recreational sport and competitive sport:
- Recreational sport – all forms of physical activity which, through casual or regular participation aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental wellbeing and/or forming social relationships.
(Examples in County Clare could include community walking groups, going to the gym, or social running clubs that focus on enjoyment and wellbeing rather than competition.)
- Competitive sport – all forms of physical activity which, through organised participation, aim at improving physical fitness and/or obtaining improved results in competition at all levels.
(In Clare, this might include GAA matches, local soccer leagues, or swimming competitions where athletes aim to improve their performance and compete for titles or rankings.)
Submissions/observations may be made during the period from November 1st 2024 to 30th November 2024 inclusive.
A submission can be submitted by one of the following methods:
- View the plan Online and make a submission: https://yoursay.clarecoco.ie/local-sport-and-physical-activity-plan
- In writing to: Brendan Boyce, Draft Local Sport & Physical Activity Plan, Clare County Council, Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 DXP2. (view the plan here https://yoursay.clarecoco.ie/local-sport-and-physical-activity-plan)
- By email to bboyce@clarecoco.ie . The subject should read “Submission to Draft Local Sport and Physical Activity Plan” (view the plan here https://yoursay.clarecoco.ie/local-sport-and-physical-activity-plan)
- Physical copies of the plan can be viewed in the locations listed below during normal working hours. Please note though that any observations or submissions must be made online, via email or in writing as outlined above.
- Áras Contae an Chláir, New Road, Ennis
- Shannon Municipal District Office, Town Hall, Shannon
- West Clare Municipal District Office, Town Hall, The Square, Kilrush
- Ennistymon Area Office, Ennis Road, Ennistymon
- Killaloe Municipal District Office, Mountshannon Road, Scarriff
- Public libraries in Ennis, Shannon, Kilrush, Ennistymon and Killaloe
- Active Ennis Leisure Complex, Highfield Road, Ennis
- Clare Sports Partnership, c/o Clare Education Centre, Government Buildings, Kilrush Road, Ennis