Glanmire and Sarsfields Healthy Clubs

17/12/2025

Well done to our U14 team who received their medals last night from season gone by. The lads had a very enjoyable evening ice skating followed by pizza at Marina Market on Ice. They were joined by their comrades from U14 Glanmire Football. Well done all and Happy Christmas 🎅
Glanmire Football Club

09/12/2025

. 🔆 EVERY STEP COUNTS 🔆

The national Healthy Clubs Steps Challenge is one of Ireland’s biggest walking challenges, bringing clubs and communities together 🎊🎊 Join in!!

Our 4th steps challenge starts on the 7th of Jan, likely from midnight / 1am (great for those working the night shift). We will track our steps while walking around our homes or at work or around the community until the challenge ends on the night of the 11th of Feb.

You don’t have to be a member of our GAA clubs to get involved. In fact, the more the merrier from our community - from the Hermitage to Glanmire Village, from Richmond Rise to Woodville - everyone is welcome. Track your steps to get us to the top spot on the Munster Leaderboard 💪

Any registered group hitting the 4,000km in steps by the 11th of Feb will be entered into a draw to win a share of €30,000 funding for their clubs, (in our case, the Glanmire Football and Sarsfields clubs). We have always achieved multiples of this target!!💪💪 👏👏

For new steppers:
Download the MyLife app and then:
🔅Join the ‘Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Step Challenge starting January 7th. Select ‘Munster’ and find our group - ‘Glanmire and Sarsfields Healthy Clubs’. When you join our group, you can see your own steps position and those of other clubs as the weeks of walking go by.
🔅If you have a watch that tracks your steps, connect it to one of available options on the app.

Every step you take is logged, and all of our steps combine to push us up the Munster Leadership board. Let’s Do This!!

09/12/2025

. 🔆 UPCOMING EVENTS 🔆

Everyone in our community, no matter your age or fitness level, is welcome to join these events 🎊

🔅 G.O.A.L. Mile fundraising event:
For our 3rd annual mile, we will meet in the Glanmire Community College carpark on the 27th of Dec at 10:15. We will walk or jog a mile-long-loop returning to GCC for some fruit & treats. We will also have a few GOAL hi-viz vests and long-sleeve t-shirts if anybody wants to wear them during the mile or just take them home with you afterwards. Otherwise, please dress for the weather and as Christmassy as you can, especially with your Santa hat too! 🎅

🔅 Ireland Lights Up:
Our 4th annual ILU walks will commence on Weds, the 7th of Jan at 18:30 on the GCC walking track under floodlights. The amount of walking loops you do isn’t set. Do what suits you. Some walkers walk 3 loops, and some walk 6 or 7. These weekly walks give you an opportunity to get in some exercise early in the New Year in a safe environment. Our last walk will take place on Weds, the 11th of Feb.

We look forward to seeing you at these two events!

🔅Every Step Counts:
Our 4th annual ESC challenge also starts on Weds, the 7th of Jan. We need our community to get in as many steps as we can either at home, or at work or whenever you go for a walk or run. In our first ESC challenge in 2023, we came a close 2nd to Mayfield in the Munster group. Let’s get back to the top spot together! 💪 This challenge will also conclude on the 11th of Feb.

Steppers from previous years will know to register in our Glanmire and Sarsfields Healthy Clubs group on the Irish Life My Life app. For new participants, we will share more details in the next post. 

In the meantime, enjoy the lead-up to Christmas! 🎅 🎄 🎅🎄

09/12/2025

. 🔆 UPCOMING EVENTS 🔆

Everybody in our community, no matter your age or fitness level, can take part in these events 🎊

🔅GOAL Mile Fundraiser - 27th Dec @ 10.15 in Glanmire Community College. We have GOAl hi-viz vests & long-sleeved t-shirts to take away if anyone wants them. We will have some fruits & treats after your walk / run. Come dressed as Christmassy as you can incl. Santa hats 🎅

🔅Ireland Lights Up Walks - starts Weds, 7th of Jan in GCC at 18:30. We will walk on the walking track for as many loops as suits attendees. We try to do at least 4 loops. This weekly Wednesday event will finish on Weds, 11th of February.

Looking forward to meeting you at both of these events ☺️

🔅 Every Step Counts - this challenge can be done at home or at work or anywhere you are walking. It also starts on Weds, 7th of Jan. Steppers in the past will know to register in our Glanmire and Sarsfields Healthy Clubs group on the Irish Life My Life app. From coming a close second to Mayfield in 2023 in the Munster challenge, let’s get to the top spot this time!! 💪

For people in our community who are new to this challenge, I will post more detailed instructions in the next post. 📝

07/12/2025

Supporting Autistic Athletes in Sport – A Coach’s Perspective 🏃‍♂️

Exercise and sport play an important role in many Autistic lives. This webinar explores how staff, volunteers and coaches can create more inclusive sporting environments.

Join one of AsIAm’s Training Officers (and an experienced sports coach) as we cover:
• Understanding Autism
• Strengths of Autistic athletes
• Creating supportive environments
• Planning for training and events
• Clear communication and instructions
• Social interaction etiquette
• Managing stress and anxiety

📅 Online via Zoom
⏱️ 60 minutes + Q&A
📩 Recording available to all ticket holders

🔗 Book Here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/supporting-autistic-athletes-in-sport-a-coachs-perspective-tickets-1976154939621?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

06/12/2025

Have you signed up for Mental Health Ireland
December Webinars yet?
🎄 Free December Webinar: Coping at Christmas 🎄The festive season can be joyful, but it can also be a difficult time for many. Join Mental Health Ireland this December for a free webinar offering tips, tools, and gentle guidance to support your mental health and wellbeing during the holidays.

📌 Webinar Dates:
➡️ Wednesday, Dec 10th | 7pm–8pm
➡️ Thursday, Dec 18th | 1pm–2pm
These sessions are open to everyone and completely free of charge.
💬 Webinars explore practical ways to manage stress, set boundaries, and care for ourselves and others this Christmas.📲 Simply scan the QR code in the poster or visit https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/coping-at-christmas-free-webinar-tickets-1970375370775 to register.
Let’s look after our wellbeing together this holiday season. ❤️

04/12/2025

To register for our fundraising G.O.A.L. Mile this year, click the picture below. At the bottom of the page you will see select our location – select Glanmire Community College.

On the morning of the Mile, Saturday, the 27th of December @10:15, we will also have QR codes and collection buckets that you can use to donate.

Thank you for your support this Christmas!

04/12/2025

Our 3rd annual G.O.A.L. Mile will take place on the 27th of December. Joining forces with the Glanmire Athletics Club this year, everybody in our community is welcome to join this fundraising event! 🎊 Santa hats are also most welcome 🎅

30/11/2025

The Toy Appeal will be going ahead outside the Credit Union from 1 30 to 2.30. Due to weather warning. Alternatively u can drop toys to Uparty this week or drop off to Ursulas house T45WF62. She will be there after 3pm today.
Thanks so much as always.

29/11/2025

27/11/2025

Our fabulous morning & evening walkers as we finish up this month. Our walking and (lots of) talking 😂 will recommence in January 🏃 🏃🏻‍♀️