‘Active Cavan’ and Rural Recreation Plans launched

Cavan County Council has launched two important new documents charting the future development of sports, recreation and activity in the county.

At a launch event on Friday, 6 June in Cavan County Council headquarters at Courthouse Cavan, Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council Cllr TP O’Reilly was joined by fellow elected members, council staff, and key stakeholders in the sporting and active recreation sectors to launch the Cavan Outdoor Recreation Plan 2025-2030 and ‘Active Cavan – A Local Sports Plan for Cavan 2025-2030’.

The ’Active Cavan – Local Sports Plan’ saw Cavan County Council participate in a national pilot programme with three other local authorities. The plan sets out an ambitious but achievable vision: That every person in Cavan has the opportunity to be more active, more often.

The plan is guided by three strategic themes that will drive the Cavan Local Sports Plan efforts: Active People and Communities, Active Spaces and Places, and Active Communications and Partnerships.

Speaking at the launch, Cathaoirleach, Cllr TP O’Reilly said, “Cavan County Council’s Local Sports Partnership has been instrumental in promoting sport and physical activity across the county. The development of the Active Cavan plan and the establishment of the councils interdepartmental committee in implementing the plan are essential to the successful implementation of this plan”.

A group of 30 people lined up smiling outside Cavan Courthouse holding the two new Cavan Sports Partnership strategies. Cathaoirleach Cllr TP O'Reilly is at the front wearing the chain of office

“What makes this plan truly unique is that it is a whole-of-council approach, meaning that sections from planning to housing, climate action to community development, will all have a role in promoting an ‘Active Cavan’”, added Cavan County Council Director of Services Brendan Jennings.

Also launched on Friday morning, Cavan’s Outdoor Recreation Plan has been developed in accordance with the national outdoor recreation strategy 'Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors 2023 -2027’, and adopts a collaborative, cross-sector approach, bringing together stakeholders to ensure the sustainable development and management of outdoor recreation. A County outdoor recreation committee has been established to oversee the development of the plan.

For more information on these plans and on Cavan County Council, Cavan Sports Partnership’s and Cavan County Local Development’s efforts to promote a healthier, more active Cavan, visit www.cavancoco.ie, www.cavansportspartnership.ie, and www.ccld.ie.