In 2001 County Clare was selected as one of eight pilot projects for the establishment of a Local Sports Partnership.

The Local Sports Partnership Initiative was developed by the Irish Sports Council in order to help deliver these aims and to create a national structure to co-ordinate and promote the development of sport at local level. The initiative was created following widespread consultation with other agencies and organisations with an interest in the development of sport.

Clare is a place where we foster, support and encourage a healthy and happy lifestyle for each individual.  The Clare Sports Partnership aims to facilitate people of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to participate in sporting activities. Through involvement in sporting activity, each individual can express or improve his/her physical fitness, mental well-being, form social relationships and/or obtain competitive results.

Getting Clare Active is a joint initiative between the Clare Sports Partnership and the HSE Health Promotion Unit based here in Clare. The initiative will compliment the Getting Ireland Active programme.

In the coming months there will be a number of initiatives up and running including:

GP Exercise Referal Scheme

Community PALS

Community Physical Activity Initiatives

Sports Facility Database

Improved Sports Club Database

and much more........

If you are interested in getting involved in Sports and Physical Activity, here are a few steps to help you along the way:

1. Join a club or gym
2. Go for a walk or cycle