Westport Festival of Sport

FESTIVAL OF SPORT SET TO BE A GREAT SUCCESS.

Preparations are well underway for the Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day, which is to be held in conjunction with the Gaelforce adventure race weekend Sunday 23rd August on the South mall, Westport. The event, coordinated by the Mayo Sports Partnership, promises to be full of fun activities such as the family sports challenge (incorporating 12 different sports), water sports, demonstrations, bouncy castle/fun inflatable’s, walking challenges, street orienteering, inclusive games and the 4th Annual Mayo Team Challenge.

Speaking about the event newly elected Caitheoirleach of Westport Town Council Cllr. Myles Staunton stated “The day aims to showcase Westport as an active town providing opportunities for people of all age/ability to participate in a fun and cost free event”

“Many local sports organisations including GAA, soccer, rugby, golf, tennis, camogie, boxing, road bowling, water sports including canoeing, sailing etc are coming together to provide a come and try it challenge to all. All sports organisations deserve to be commended for their great community work and I would appeal for all local clubs to become involved on the day!! Cllr Staunton went on to say.

It is hoped that some well known sports personalities from the soccer, GAA & rugby world will be in attendance and try out some of the challenges. Many organisations including Westport Town Council, Chamber of Commerce, Gardaí, Mayo VEC, GMIT, Mayo Water Safety Committee, Family Resource Centre, Local Sports Organisations and many others are pooling resources in an effort to make this day a success.

“We want to make this event sustainable. However every event has costs associated with it. If people are willing to volunteer, have their name linked to the event through sponsorship or simply donate an item through benefit in kind it would be greatly appreciated. You can just contact the Mayo Sports Partnership Office at 094 9047025” commented Mayo Sports Partnership co-ordinator Charlie Lambert.

With six weeks to go to the Gaelforce West weekend it promises to be a weekend of sport for all. So pencil in Sunday afternoon 1pm – 5pm Sunday 23rd August on the South Mall Westport for an unforgettable experience. Contact Mayo Sports Partnership at 094 9047025 for more details.