Hollywood GAA’s Lucy Mooney Named Wicklow’s 2025 Volunteer in Sport
February 16, 2026
Women in Sport Week returns from 2nd–8th March 2026, and Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership is proud to once again celebrate the women and girls who play, coach, officiate, volunteer, work and lead in sport across our county.
This week is about visibility, opportunity and celebration.
It’s a chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible contribution women and girls make to sport in Wicklow every single day — and to encourage even more women and girls to get involved, try something new, and feel confident stepping into sport and physical activity.
What’s Happening in Wicklow?
Throughout the week, Wicklow Sports & Recreation Partnership will be running a number of events and initiatives designed to support and encourage female participation.
But Women in Sport Week is about more than just one organisation — it’s about the entire county coming together.
We know clubs, gyms, community groups, schools and activity providers across Wicklow will be running fantastic events during the week — and we want to showcase all of it.
Wicklow Women in Sport Week Directory
Monday, March 2nd
What is it: Basketball training for girls born in 2013 or 2014
Time and day: Mondays weekly at 7pm
Where: Temple Carrig
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Socials: @gresytones_sharks on Instagram
What to bring: Sports hall shoes and water
Target group: Teenage Girls 16+, Adult Women, Women With Disabilities
What is it: Ladies Racquetball training and club night, all levels welcome. Equipment available, just show up in active wear with runners.
Time and day: Mondays weekly at 6:20pm
Where: Coral leisure centre Arklow y14x753
Cost: €5
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Socials: Arklow Racquetball Club
What to bring: Just active wear, a bottle of water and some runners.
What is it: G4MO Sample Session for newcomers and return to play for existing players. No experience required just a sense of fun and a desire to improve fitness. Bring a friend or come alone and make some new friends!
Time and day: Monday at 8PM
Where: St. Mary’s College Sports Hall, Arklow, Co. Wicklow.
Target group: Over 25s only
What to bring: Wear runners and clothing appropriate for exercise. Gum shields essential. All other equipment will be provided.
Club socials: AGB Pro
What it is: Walking Group. All abilities welcome to Walk and Talk! Meet at Credit Union, Baltinglass.
Contact: baltinglasswomensgroup@gmail.com
Date and time: Every Monday at 6PM
Where: Credit Union, Baltinglass
Target audience: All welcome, 18+
Tuesday, March 3rd
What is it: 5km walk with flexible pacing to suit everyone
Target Group: Over 18 Women
Time and day: Tuesdays weekly at 9:30am
Where: Coral leisure centre arklow y14x753
Cost: Free
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Socials: Trail Trotters Arklow
What to bring: Good footwear, comfortable clothing and some water
Target audience: Adult Women
What is it: Women’s open training session
Time and day: Tuesday at 8:30pm
Where: Shoreline Leisure Greystones A63HD25
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Socials: @gresytones_sharks on Instagram
What to bring: Sports hall shoes and water
Target audience: Adult Women
What is it: Gym class taster for all levels
Organisation: Baltinglass Women’s Group
Time and day: Tuesday 3rd of March at 10:30am
Where: W91 NV67 Dunlavin
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Message Wendy 087 6548689
Cost: Free
Curious about padel? Come along and give it a go at our Women Try Padel session in W7 Padel, Wicklow Town! This session is for women aged 16+
This free one-hour session is the perfect opportunity to try one of the fastest-growing sports in the world in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment. W7’s experienced Padel Coaches will guide you through the basics, help build your confidence, and make sure you have plenty of fun along the way.
✨ Free coaching
✨ Free court time
✨ Free padel racket hire
All you need to bring is yourself, a sweat towel and some water — we’ll take care of the rest!
Curious about padel? Come along and give it a go at our Women Try Padel session in W7 Padel, Wicklow Town! This session is for teen girls aged 12 to 17.
This free one-hour session is the perfect opportunity to try one of the fastest-growing sports in the world in a fun, relaxed and supportive environment. W7’s experienced Padel Coaches will guide you through the basics, help build your confidence, and make sure you have plenty of fun along the way.
✨ Free coaching
✨ Free court time
✨ Free padel racket hire
All you need to bring is yourself, a sweat towel and some water — we’ll take care of the rest!
Wednesday, March 4th
Target audience: Adult Women
What is it: A chance to try out ballet at the safety of the barre, great for strength, flexibility, mobility and a chance to lose yourself in movement. No tutu required!
Time and day: Wednesday 4th of March at 9:30am
Where: Ruth Shine School of Dance W91N925
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Contact: ruthshineschoolofdance1@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Target audience: Teenage Girls, Adult Women
What is it: This is a chance to build confidence, feel strong, and experience supportive, expert-led strength sessions in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re new to lifting or ready to level up, these classes are all about empowering women through movement. Come join us, connect with like-minded women, and celebrate what our bodies can do!
Cost: Open to join a class any day that week at Spotlight/Enterprise Centre
Time and day: Wednesday 4th of March at 10am
Where: Spotlight Studios Wicklow Town + Enterprise Centre Wicklow Town
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Contact: movementwicklow@gmail.com
Target audience: Teenage Girls 12+, Adult Women
What is it: Weekly Zumba class
Cost: €10
Time and day: Wednesday weekly at 9:45am
Where: Kilcoole Community Centre, Wicklow
Open to all abilities, beginners welcome
Socials: Facebook and Instagram zumbawicklowwithaudrey
Thursday, March 5th
Come join us for a women’s try tennis taster session on the new tennis courts in Blessington
Women’s try tennis on Blessington’s new tennis courts
Tennis Ireland coach Enzo Dowling will show you the basic tips and skills for playing tennis in this fun taster session.
All equipment supplied. Just wear runners and bring water.
Where: Crossfit Tua Blessington , Wicklow
Curious about HYROX but not sure where to start? Our Absolute Beginner HYROX for Women session is the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into this exciting fitness challenge in a fun, supportive, and welcoming environment!
💡 What is HYROX?
HYROX is a global fitness race that combines functional strength exercises with endurance running—think of it as the ultimate test of full-body fitness! Designed for all levels of fitness, it’s a fantastic way to challenge yourself, build strength, and boost confidence.
What to Expect:
✅ A beginner-friendly introduction to HYROX movements
✅ Expert coaching to guide you through each exercise
✅ A supportive, all-female environment—no experience needed!
✅ A fun and empowering session to celebrate Women in Sport Week
This session is open to women aged 16+ and is completely FREE—so whether you’re looking to try something new, improve your fitness, or simply have fun and move, this is your chance to give HYROX a go!
What is it: Our event will be a combined age group training and skills session for the female section of the football club, under 10 girls to under 14 girls
Where is it: Samuel Becket Astro Pitches, Ballyogan, D18 HT72
Time and Date: Open session Thursday at 7pm
Friday, March 6th
What it is: Pilates taster class. All abilities welcome.
Contact: baltinglasswomensgroup@gmail.com
Date and time: Saturday 10AM
Where: Baltinglass Golf Club, Stratford Lodge, Baltinglass W91PE04
Target audience: All welcome, 18+
Cost: €5
Saturday, March 7th
Target audience: Age 18 years upwards to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
What is it: There will be an all women’s pacing team at Shanganagh Parkrun on the 7th of March 2026. The athletes pacing times between 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32 and 35 minutes are all members of Bray Runners Athletics Club. Parkrun starts at 9.30 a.m. and we look forward to an enjoyable run. Pick a pace you want to follow and join us! 🏃♀️😊
Time and Date: Saturday, 9:30am
Where is it: Shanganagh Park, Shankill, D18 N2T3
Socials: @bray_runners_ac (Instagram) Bray Runners Facebook
Website: http://www.brayrunners.com/
What to bring: Runners or comfortable walking shoes if doing Park walk
What is it: Part of “Striders who Inspire” series. There will be an all-women’s pacing team at our Lakeshore Striders m Club Parkrun Takeover @ Russborough House on Saturday 7th March 2026 as part of Women in Sport Week (in conjunction with Athletics Ireland).
Our female pacers will be pacing the following times:
22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 35 and 40 minutes
Parkrun starts at 9:30am and we look forward to an enjoyable morning of running, walking and club spirit. Pick a pace that suits you and join us! 🏃♀️😊
Men and younger members are very welcome to attend and support
Time: Every Saturday at 9:30am
Contact: wiso@lakeshorestriders.ie
Location: Russborough House, Russborough, Blessington, Co. Wicklow W91 W284
What is it: A welcome back session for our returning players, a welcome aboard session for our newcomers moving up from AGB Óg Academy and an open session for any girls born in 2018 or 2019 who would like to try Gaelic Football in Arklow.
Where: St. Mary’s College Sports Hall, St. Mary’s Road, Arklow.
Time and Date: 11:30AM, First of 4 indoor Saturday Sessions
Target: U8 only – those born 2018 & 2019
Contact Margot 085 8624994
Club: Arklow Geraldines Ballymoney
📣 Call for Events – Wicklow Women in Sport Week Directory
We are currently creating a comprehensive county-wide directory of events taking place across Wicklow during Women in Sport Week.
If your club or organisation is hosting something between 2nd–8th March 2026, we would love to include it.
This can include:
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Come & Try sessions
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Open training sessions
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Women’s fixtures or competitions
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Social games or blitzes
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Fitness classes or gym events
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Walks, hikes or cycling events
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Recruitment drives for female players, coaches or volunteers
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Spectator events supporting women in sport
If women and girls can take part, attend, or show their support — we want to hear about it.
Our aim is to highlight the breadth of opportunities available across Wicklow and to celebrate the work being done at local level to support Women in Sport.
How to Submit Your Event
Simply complete our short online submission form by 25th February 2026, and we will add your event to our official Women in Sport Week Wicklow directory and promotional campaign.