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About Mayo Local Sports Partnership

Mayo Sports Partnership (MSP) is part of a network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships across Ireland. These LSPs undertake a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in their local communities. Established in November 2004. MSP is core funded by Sport Ireland and, hosted by Mayo County Council, situated under the community and integrated development section. The aim of the Mayo Sports Partnership is to increase participation in all sports and to ensure local resources and facilities are used to the best effect. The Sports Partnership Board has representatives from interested agencies and sporting groups. These include the Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB, Mayo County Council, HSE West ,G.M.I.T., Mayo Education Centre, An Garda Siochana, Mayo North East Leader Partnership, South West Mayo Development Company , Public Participation Network, Mayo Mental Health and representatives from the County Sports Forum. The Sports Partnership has three main functions: *Information - To establish a consultation process with sport clubs and organisations and to identify their needs and resources. Initiate research and compile a sports directory. A one stop shop for sport in Mayo. *Education- To provide quality opportunities for education and training at local level. Provide training courses targeting volunteers and providing access to sports specific courses through the national governing bodies of sport. *Implementation - To develop a strategic plan for sport in Mayo and select participation programmes to suit local needs.