Sport Ireland will host National Disability in Sport Week from Monday, 1st December to Sunday, 7th December, celebrating the theme “Celebrating Ability” / “Ag Ceiliúradh Cumas.”
The week highlights the contributions of people with disabilities who participate, coach, officiate, volunteer, and lead in sport. It also spotlights the work of Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies (NGBs), Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), and funded organisations that promote disability participation in sport.
Rowing Ireland is proud to support this initiative and encourages all clubs and members to get involved in the learning opportunities throughout the week.
| Day | Theme | Highlights |
| Mon, Dec 1 | Leadership | Official launch & funding announcement on campus |
| Tue, Dec 2 | Communication | Webinar: Coaching the Athlete – Celebrating Ability |
| Wed, Dec 3 | Capacity | Support for International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) and Active Disability Ireland Conference. |
| Thu, Dec 4 | Access | Showcase of disability work by LSPs/NGBs and funded bodies. Showcase Sport Inclusion Disability Officers work. |
| Fri, Dec 5 | Change | Further showcase of disability work by LSPs/NGBs and funded bodies. |
| Sat, Dec 6 | Local Participation | Celebrating community participation and disability engagement highlights |
| Sun, Dec 7 | Active Participation | Celebrating participation and inclusive sport in action |
This week provides a fantastic opportunity for clubs, athletes, and volunteers to learn more about disability inclusion in sport and to celebrate the contributions of people with disabilities across the sporting community.
For more information, visit the Sport Ireland Website.
