In 2020, TSP received funding from Sport Ireland to develop a Community Sports Hub in Tipperary Town. The aim of the project is to develop a vibrant and welcoming Community Sports Hub in Tipperary Town connecting the local people with the Canon Hayes Recreation Centre specifically those who are disadvantaged and inactive. It aims to increase participation in physical activity through the provision of education and training programmes, sporting opportunities and building the capacity of the Community Sport Hub. The project also aims to maximise usage of the sports facilities in the Canon Hayes Recreation Centre (Hub Site) through developing and strengthen linkages with local schools, community, sports clubs and other physical activity groups and enhancing the quality and accessibility of the facilities available.

The Sports Hub runs activities such as Tennis, Boccia, Indoor Soccer and other activities with Moorehaven, The Brothers of Charity and The Irish Wheelchair Association. 

The Sports Hub supports activities in the Canon Hayes Centre through funding of new equipment for the gym. 

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As part of Men's Health Week 2026 we are hosting a Free Men's Yoga Class followed by Sauna and tea/coffee at the Canon Hayes Recreation Centre on Wednesday June 17th at 10am. Register on this link https://bit.ly/4ftksXD 

The Hub is currently supporting a new Mums on the Move Programme which is held every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9.30am costing €10 per session and includes tea/coffee. The Hub also supports an Older Adults Balance and Mobility Class every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am costing €6 per session. No booking needed. 

Tipperary Sports Partnership and Pickleball Ireland  recently hosted a Free Pickleball Taster for Adults at the Canon Hayes Recreation Centre, Tipperary Town.

The Hub assisted in re-establishing the Tipperary Athletic Club in late 2025. In conjunction with Athletics Ireland Try, Track and Field Programme is being rolled out in the five primary schools in Tipperary Town. Traning starts back on September 11th for 6 to 12 year olds at the Canon Hayes Recreation Centre.

The Sports Hub delivered the Her Moves initiative to transition year girls from St. Annes and St. Ailbes. Activities included zumba, yoga, pilates, swimming, mountain biking, badminton, spike ball and tennis. This initiative is funded by Sport Ireland through Dormant Account Funding and is also supported by the Community Sport Hub in Tipperary Town. The ‘Her Moves’ campaign is designed to inspire and support more teenage girls to be active. It’s about empowering all young women, building confidence and providing motivation to find something that gets you moving!

Tipperary Sports Partnership & Badminton Ireland as part of the Tipperary Town Community Sport Hub established a new Badminton Club in Tipperary Town following the success of a badminton taster programme with excellent feedback from participants.