Vision Sports Ireland

14/08/2026

George Percy being presented with the torch at Portlaoise College Official to get the inaugural Laois Inclusion Games underway. If you see George out and about this weekend ask for a photo with him, share it and you might win a prize.
A fantastic launch of the with a big turn out. 💙💚
Laois Sports Partnership Paralympics Ireland Sport Ireland VIP Hub People First Credit Union Laois County Council

14/08/2026

A huge congratulations to Laois Sports Partnership and VIP Hub on the launch of the inaugural Laois Inclusion Games.

The games kick off today with an action packed weekend of inclusive sport lined up for a weekend to remember in Portlaoise. The Games also coincide with Laois Sports Partnerships 25 year celebrations.
We are really looking forward to what we are sure is going to be a fantastic weekend of sport that we will all remember for years to come.

Follow along on socials across the weekend or come down and support the action in person if you can.
Full timetable and details on our website

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13/08/2026

We want to hear from you!

As part of our Beyond Vision strategy, we will be hosting our second annual Beyond Vision summit on 8th October 2026 - World Sight Day. The summit will bring together leaders, innovators, partners and policymakers from across the sport and physical activity sector to explore the future of inclusive sport for people who are blind or vision impaired.

To help us amplify from within, we want to hear from you, our members, on stories that have impacted your life through your involvement in sport and physical activity. Whether it's how a coach changed your life, an impact you made on a sport or club to become more inclusive or how becoming involved in exercise made a difference to you, we want to hear from you. Share your story below for the opportunity to speak at our summit on 8th October 2026.

More details - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8WQTYY2B4T

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12/08/2026

Sign up to our next Vision Sports Awareness Training.
Online next Tuesday 18th August, 7pm.

Register - https://visionsports.ie/event/vision-sports-awareness-training-august/

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12/08/2026

🛶 Visually Impaired Kayaking Course
Looking to try something new on the water? Join our 4-week kayaking course for adults with a visual impairment and their companion.
📅 Starts Wednesday 19 August
⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
📍 Coal Harbour Water Park, Dún Laoghaire
💰 €20 for all 4 weeks
This supportive and inclusive programme is a fantastic opportunity to learn kayaking skills, build confidence on the water, and enjoy being active in a welcoming environment.
🔗 Book your place: https://visuallyimpairedkayaking.eventbrite.ie

Sport Ireland Active Disability Ireland Irish National Sailing & Powerboat School

12/08/2026

In June 2026, PhD researcher Niamh Boylan had an opportunity to travel to Taipei, Tawain to attend the Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d'Éducation Physique (AIESEP) Conference.
Read about her experience and travels on the Vision Sports website - https://visionsports.ie/from-ireland-to-taiwan-niamh-boylan-attends-aiesep-conference/

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11/08/2026

Laois Inclusion Games!

There is still time to register for the VIP Hub Laois Inclusion Games. Registration closes tomorrow (Wednesday 12th August) at 5pm. Make sure to plan your weekend and register for any events you want to attend before then!
Full timetable and details for registering are on the Vision Sports website - https://visionsports.ie/laois-inclusion-games/

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09/08/2026

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT! ⭐ My name is Lee Moran, I'll be taking part in this year’s . I will be taking part in Golf, Javelin and Soccer, and I also hope to compete in Shot Put and Running too. 🏃‍♂️ I'm looking forward to getting involved, challenging himself and enjoying the experience alongside fellow athletes. 😁

There’s still time to register for the Games! 💙💚 Browse through our social media posts to discover all the exciting events taking place and find everything you need to know about getting involved. 👍 We’d love to see you join us for a fantastic celebration of sport, inclusion and achievement! 👏

08/08/2026

Kicking Coaches - this one if for you!

On Saturday 22nd August, Ian McKinley will be holding a coaching kicking masterclass as part of his 12-hour Kickathon fundraiser. The coaching clinic will run from 2-2.45pm and gives coaches the chance to learn directly from a professional. Tickets are booking up fast so secure yours today!

https://shorturl.at/YGPIl

07/08/2026

30 minutes into this podcast you will catch Tony McKillop chatting about his love of coastal rowing and how he believes everyone should give sailing a go. A great interview which might even encourage you to take up a new sport yourself!

Do your ears a favour and go listen to episode 10of the RNIB NI Podcast ‘Setting sail with Dan Fisher on a ship they call RNIB’
Listen up, speak up, break down barriers. Search and subscribe via your preferred podcast provider today!
In this episode, we sit down with RNIB’s Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer Dan Fisher as he chats through some ideas and future direction of RNIB’s work, Paula Beattie from the NI Policy and Campaigns team is back talking to Allan Russell, updating us on what’s occupying her team’s agenda at the moment, and local man and water sport adventurer, Tony McKillop, shares his own sight loss story and how he balances a demanding job with a busy family life, and what he’s learnt along the way.
If it matters to people affected by sight loss, then it matters to us. Just search for RNIB Northern Ireland on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Image shows: Podcast presentor Joe Kenny sitting in the studio, with the tagline:
Search and subscribe to the RNIB Northern Ireland Podcast from your preferred podcast provider.

https://www.rnib.org.uk/nations/northern-ireland/welcome-to-the-rnib-ni-podcast/