Women in Sport Week 2026
Sport Ireland launches women in sport week
Celebrating Visibility, Participation and “Same Energy” Across Triathlon
Women in Sport Week (WIS Week) returns this March, and Triathlon Ireland is proud to stand alongside Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships, clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers and communities across the country to celebrate the incredible contribution of women and girls in sport.
Visibility is one of the key pillars outlined within Sport Ireland’s Policy on Women in Sport (WIS), and WIS Week plays a vital role in supporting the policy’s objectives and actions.
First held in March 2021 and growing in impact every year since, Women in Sport Week has become a powerful and positive celebration of women’s sport and women in sport nationwide.
Women in Sport Week 2026 takes place this March, with International Women’s Day (IWD) on Sunday, March 8th, encapsulating the week.
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a moment to recognise progress, challenge inequality, and continue building a more inclusive sporting landscape for everyone.
The Aim of Women in Sport Week
Women in Sport Week aims to:
Celebrate
Celebrate every woman and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in, and leads on Women in Sport.
Promote
Promote and highlight the ongoing work of Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies, Local Sports Partnerships, clubs and other stakeholders on Women in Sport.
Showcase
Showcase programmes and initiatives funded through the Sport Ireland Women in Sport Programme.
Daily Themes
Each day of Women in Sport Week highlights a key area of impact, culminating with International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March.
Monday | Coaching
Celebrating women who develop, inspire and support athletes at every level of triathlon.
Tuesday | Leadership
Recognising women leading within clubs, committees, governance and decision-making roles.
Wednesday | Visibility
Showcasing women’s stories, achievements and experiences — because visibility matters.
Thursday | Officiating
Highlighting the vital role of female technical officials who ensure our sport is safe, fair and inclusive.
Friday | Participation
Encouraging women and girls of all ages and abilities to get involved, stay involved, and enjoy triathlon.
Saturday | Community
A special focus on community, with collaboration alongside parkrun, celebrating participation, connection and shared experiences.
Share the Moments that Inspire you
We’ll be celebrating the “Same Energy” theme of the week through unforgettable finish-line moments… the emotion, determination and joy that define sport for everyone.
As part of this year’s celebrations, we will also hear from athletes and members as they share their favourite female sporting moments. We encourage everyone in the triathlon community to get involved – share the moments, performances, or people that have inspired you and helped shape your love of sport.
Get Involved with Women in Sport Week
Sport Ireland, National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships across the country are ready to celebrate an action-packed Women in Sport Week.
Sport Ireland will also be hosting a series of webinars throughout the week, designed to support females across a wide range of levels in sport — from participation and coaching to leadership and professional development.
Check out what Sport Ireland has planned for Women in Sport Week, and be sure to visit the websites and social channels of National Governing Bodies and Local Sports Partnerships to see what’s happening in your area.
