We are delighted to introduce our third LGBTQ+ women’s sports event as part of the Dublin Pride 2025 celebrations! Women of all ability levels, from beginner to seasoned athlete, are invited to join us for what promises to be a day of fun and socialising with your peers in the LGBTQ+ community.
With thanks to Grant Thornton & the Dublin City Sports & Wellbeing Partnership for their generous support
Event Details:
Where: Railway Union Sports Club, Park Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4, D04 PF86
When: 7 June 2025 (Sat)
Cost:
Earlybird : €8 per person + Booking Fee
Regular Entry : €10 per person + Booking Fee
Important Extra Info
Volunteers will be present on the day to support and guide you as needed.
Parking is very limited so it is advised that you arrive using public transport.
The orders for food will be placed on May 27th. After this date we will not be able to make any changes to orders.
We ask that if you have a mouthguard you bring it to use on the day when playing lacrosse. If you don't already have a mouthguard we will do our best to provide one.
Overview of The Day’s Structure
All of the sports below are taster sessions - you do not need to have any previous experience in the sports to take part. The sports are listed as running for one hour each but there will be breaks between each activity.
11.20 - 11.50am : Registration in the Clubhouse function room.
12.00 - 3.00pm : 3 stations with a mix of NFL Flag Football, Athletics / Fun Games and Zumba!
3.00pm - til late : Burgers and chips on site followed by drinks in The Vintage Inn.
Sports provided:
NFL Flag football : coached by South Dublin Panthers.
Athletics / Fun Games by Donal, DCC athletics coach
Zumba / Dance by Audrey, from Girls with Attitude.
Schedule
Split group into 3 : A / B / C
Each group will rotate between the 3 sports.
40 mins per sport
10 mins for transition - snack, drink, toilet, social chats.
30 mins at end for total group fun game, trophy presentation, etc.
🌟 We also have one free gym pass for participants to use at a later date in irishtown Stadium 🌟
Registration Costs
Early Bird tickets cost €8 per person + the Eventbrite registration fee. Once these are sold out the cost is €10 per person + Eventbrite registration fee. This includes participation in all the activities and a burger & chips. You also have the option to donate to Dublin Lesbian Line during the registration process if you choose to do so.
The orders for food will be placed on 3 June 2025. After this date we will not be able to make any changes to orders. If you are not in a position to pay the fee please contact info@sportingpride.ie and we will save a space for you
What to Wear
Please wear comfortable sports clothing.
The activities will take place on a grass pitch so feel free to wear studded boots if you have them. * TBC if any other special notices are needed, depends on sports.
Showers are available on site if you wish to use them afterwards but they are open showers, not individual cubicles.
You can leave your bag in the function room during activities - a volunteer will be on site and staying in the room with the bags. However, we cannot take responsibility for any valuables so please take them with you or leave them at home where possible.
Once the sports activities end at 3.00pm we will no longer have a volunteer in that role.
Food & Refreshments
Feed Catering will be serving up food from 3.00pm. The registration fee includes a burger and chips. The food will be cooked during the sports and most should be ready for collection when you finish around 3.00pm. During the registration process you will be asked to choose one option from the following list:
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich : Sesame dredged free range Chicken fillet, House Pickles, shredded Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Ranch Dressing
Beef and Pancetta Cheese Burger : 100% Irish Beef Patty, American Cheese, smoked Pancetta, crispy Shallots, Tomato Ketchup & American Mustard
Falafel Burger (Vegan Option) : Homemade falafel Patty, roasted red pepper humus.Beef tomato, shredded lettuce, house pickles and garlic drizzle
During the registration process you can also inform us if you are Coeliac so we can ensure a food option is available for you on the day. Please note - the chicken burger is not coeliac adaptable. You will not be able to change your order on the day as all of the food is pre-ordered.
We ask that all participants bring their own bottled water. The clubhouse bar will be open for anyone who wants to buy a drink on site.
Photographer On Site
The wonderful Debbie Hickey from Studio Ten Photography will be covering this event and will be on site throughout the day. If you do not want to be included in photographs please approach the photographer to make your wishes known beforehand.
Paramedics
Two paramedics will be on site. Please don’t hesitate to approach the paramedics or a volunteer if you are in need of any support.
Contact Us
If you have any questions related to this event please email karina@kmurray.ie
This event would not be possible without the following groups:
The Phoenix Tigers LGBTQ+ Football Team
Studio Ten Photography
Conscious Connections
Dublin Lesbian Line