Over 14,000 people participated in Mayo Sports Partnership programmes in 2024
In 2024, 14,421 people participating in some 117 Mayo Sports Partnership programmes and eight intervention initiatives.
That's one of the standout statistics in the organisation's recently published 2024 Mayo Sports Partnership Annual Report.
Overall investment, monetary and in kind, through the partnership was €1,090,979, which reached practically every corner of the county through participation initiatives or small grants.
Mayo Sports Partnership (MSP) has continued to help people get active and reap the benefits of being active by removing barriers to participation in sport and physical activity.
The 2024 report highlights the innovative, inclusive and progressive programmes and initiatives MSP has delivered to ensure that everyone in our society has the opportunity to be physically active.
Launching the report, MSP chairperson Lyndon Jones paid tribute to the many stakeholders, partners and volunteers who contributed to this extensive delivery.
He said: “Partnership and collaboration is key to the successful delivery of so many targeted initiatives that benefit all sectors of our society.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank every volunteer who gives their time so freely to the development of sport and physical activity opportunities for all.”
The report, describing the workings of MSP during 2024, highlighted the involvement of 1,516 people with a disability and 2,795 women in 22 programmes.
Other highlights from the report included that MSP and its stakeholders provided 26 training and education workshops for 997 volunteers, including safeguarding training to 224 through 22 courses.
Funding support of €97,062 was allocated to 140 clubs through the club development and outdoor swimming infrastructure grants, with 24,903 people given general or specific sport-related information through MSP online, social media or text promotion.
Jones also thanked key stakeholders, including Sport Ireland CEO Una May and staff in, Mayo County Council (MCC) CE Kevin Kelly, MCC director of services Joanne Grehan, MCC head of community and integrated development Deirdre Finnerty, fellow MSP committee members, and many other partners who contribute to the continued development of the umbrella sports body.
MSP head Charlie Lambert praised the commitment of the partnerships staff, tutors and partners in providing accessible participation opportunities for all.
“Great credit needs to be given to all our staff, hub co-ordinators and tutors, who deliver a high quality programme for all that reaches all corners of the county,” he stated.
Currently, Mayo County Council, in partnership with Mayo Sports Partnership, is developing a Local Sports Plan for Mayo 2026-2031. Members of the public can contribute to the conversation here. See here for the full 2024 report.