The 2017 European Week of Sport and Physical Activity will be celebrated across Ireland from 23rd-30th September 2017.
The European Week of Sport takes place between the 23-30 September and aims to promote sport and physical activity across Europe. The Week is for everyone, regardless of age, background or fitness level. With a focus on grassroots initiatives, it will inspire Europeans to #BeActive on a regular basis and create opportunities in peoples' everyday lives to exercise more. As an annual event, the European Week of Sport will inspire all kinds of creative and exciting events and activities in different countries.
A full listing of events is available below:
Below is a list of Flagship events running during and in partnership with the European Week of Sport.
| County | Event Name | Website | Event Organiser | Start Date |
| Dublin | Great Dublin Bike Ride | greatdublinbikeride.ie | Cycling Ireland | 24th September |
| Nationwide | National Fitness Day | nationalfitnessday.ie | Ireland Active | 29th September |
| Nationwide | parkrun promotional days | parkrun.ie | parkrun | 23rd + 30th September |
| Nationwide | #BeActive Schools Campaign | activeschoolflag.ie | Active School Flag | 25th -29th September |
| Dublin | SARI Soccerfest | sari.ie | Sport Against Racism Ireland | 23rd September |
| Various | "I've Always Wanted to Try" | ageandopportunity.ie/ | Age & Opportunity | 23rd - 30th September |
| Nationwide | National Try a Dive or Snorkel Week | diving.ie/national-try-dive/ | Irish Underwater Council | 23rd- 30th September |
| Dublin | Family Sport Fest
(in partnership with the European Week of Sport)
| familysportfest.ie | Sport Ireland National Sport Campus | 1st October |
| Dublin | Laser Run Fingal | www.pentathlon.ie | Pentathlon Ireland | 30th September |
For further information on the European Week of Sport, please visit the European Week of Sport Website
#BeActive is a call to action to get Europeans moving!
