About Us

Kerry Local Sports Partnership (Kerry LSP) was established in January 2001 in response to the Irish Sports Council's (ISC) Local Sports Partnership initiative.  The ISC viewed the LSP network as a means to developing and delivering sport and physical activity at a local level.  Kerry LSP was formally recognised in December 2003 to achieve these objectives in Kerry.  The Partnership structure is made up of representatives from a variety of agencies and communities within Kerry, and operates as a sub-structure of the Kerry County Development Board.

This structure allows Kerry LSP to contribute effectively to strategic development in the County in line with the economic, social and cultural development strategy for County Kerry - Meitheal Chiarraí 2002 - 2011.  Staff members have sports, administration and developmental backgrounds and along with Partnership members are closely involved in coordinating and promoting increased provision and participation in sport and physical activity for the people of Kerry.

What we do 

We encourage, promote and support the people of Kerry to participate in sport and physical activity, providing information and training, and implementing, coordinating and supporting a wide variety of programmes, activities and initiatives across the county. We seek to develop a pro-active culture towards active living.

How we do it

Kerry LSP works in partnership with the Irish Sports Council, local agencies and sporting organisations to facilitate and lead opportunities for people to participate in sport and physical activity in County Kerry.  Through consultation with organisations and individuals, both at local and national level, the needs of and opportunities for the people of Kerry are discussed.  As a result we develop, co-ordinate, and jointly deliver and support programmes, courses and activities for individuals, organisations and communities.

Who can participate

Everyone in Kerry has the right to participate in sport and physical activity.  In particular we will focus on encouraging increases in levels of participation amongst specific target groups:

- Children
- Older Adults
- Women/Girls
- People with a Disabilty
- Unemployed
- Others who may not currently participate in active recreation and sports

This work is carried out in many different and diverse settings such as preschools, schools and colleges, clubs, community groups and workplaces.