Sports Development

Sports Development Dublin City Council is using sport as an effective tool in engaging young people, at risk of drug misuse, into more structured and positive activities. There are currently eleven Sports Development Officers (S.D.O's) and two Senior Sports Development Officers (S.S.D.O’s). Please see list below for contact details of S.D.O's and areas covered:              Derek Ahern Mitch Whitty Eileen B Gleeson Sharon Kelly Bruce McDevitt Niall McDonald William Morris Daniel Russell Michelle Waters Marie Louise Reilly John Sweeney Aaron Callaghan Ger Carty Ballyfermot Dublin 12 Area Ballymun St.Catherine's Sports Centre North Inner City Darndale/Kilmore Kilmainham/Inchicore South East Area North Central Cabra Dublin 8 S.S.D.O. S.S.D.O. 01-6207109 01-2225519 01-2225721 01-2227543 01-8736505 01-8771625 01-2225130 01-2223622 01-8398311 01-2227561 01-2227862 01-2227853 01-2227857 What do Sports Development Officers do?  Organise sports programmes for youth at risk, involving them in the design and planning process.  Work with National Governing Bodies of Sport, Youth Service Projects, Garda Special Projects, Outreach Youth Workers and Local Drugs Task Forces.  Assist sports clubs and groups in applying for funding.  Access training for coaches and volunteers.  Work in partnership with schools, community groups and centres to increase access for young people to sports and recreational facilities. These Sport Development Officers offer diverse and varied programmes including:  Horse Riding  Boxing  Soccer  Fishing  Outdoor Pursuits  Golf  Gaelic Football  Martial Arts  Rugby  Pitch and Putt  Snorkelling  Rowing  Skiing  Tennis  Archery  Swimming  Badminton  Volleyball  Basketball