Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership

What Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership does

Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership (KRSP) is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships operating under Sport Ireland, with an exclusive mandate to coordinate and increase participation in sport and physical activity across County Kilkenny, Ireland. Incorporated as a company limited by guarantee, KRSP is government-funded through Sport Ireland and supplemented by modest participant fees typically in the €10-€40 range per programme. The organisation delivers a portfolio of inclusive community programmes rather than a unified technology product: Inclusive Summer Camps and Supported Swim Camps for children aged 6-17 with additional needs, weekly Multisport Fridays for adults with additional needs, Learn to Cycle and Bike Week activities, Chair Based Pilates/Yoga for older adults, Stretch & Move Nordic walking, Safeguarding 1 workshops for sports leaders, and Grant/Funding support schemes plus LGBTQ+ awareness training for local sports clubs and community organisations.

Underlying technical infrastructure is minimal: a WordPress-based website (krsp.ie) with online booking, Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, and Zoom integration for remote Safeguarding 1 delivery. There is no proprietary platform, no mobile application, and no disclosed AI/ML capability. Programme content and delivery are the core asset, supported by relationships with national governing bodies (Leinster Rugby, FAI, Rowing Ireland, Weightlifting Ireland, Pitch and Putt Ireland) and local venue partners including The Watershed, Kilkenny Rugby Club, Hillsfield Community Centre, schools, and community halls.

The revenue model combines government grant funding from Sport Ireland with low per-participant programme fees, and a grant pass-through component for local sports clubs and community organisations. The customer base is intentionally broad and distributed: children with disabilities, older adults, women and girls, men, LGBTQ+ community members, and clubs/organisations across the county. With approximately eight staff and multiple open delivery officer positions being recruited in late 2025 / early 2026, KRSP operates as a small, publicly-mandated non-profit rather than a venture-backed growth entity.

Name

Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership

Legal name

Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership

Website

https://krsp.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership (KRSP) is a non-profit Local Sports Partnership under Sport Ireland, delivering inclusive sport and physical activity programmes across County Kilkenny, serving children with additional needs, older adults, people with disabilities, women and girls, men, and local sports clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Sports Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sport-Specific Private Coaching & Instruction (1:1, Small Group) (MPAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Community sports programs
• Inclusive physical activity
• Sports partnership Ireland
• Disability inclusion sports
• Coach volunteer education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kilkenny

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: KRSP is funded through Sport Ireland as part of the national network of Local Sports Partnerships. This funding supports core operations and program delivery.
2. Program Fees: KRSP generates revenue through participant fees for various programs including summer camps (€30-40), Multisport Fridays (€15-20), Chair Based Exercise classes (€10-15), and other community sports programs. These fees are kept minimal to maximize accessibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KRSP is a Local Sports Partnership under Sport Ireland that coordinates, develops, and delivers inclusive sport and physical activity programmes across County Kilkenny. Core offerings include multi-sport summer camps and swim camps for children with additional needs, weekly Multisport Fridays for adults with additional needs, Learn to Cycle programmes, Chair Based Exercise and Nordic Walking classes for older adults, Safeguarding and LGBTQ+ Awareness training, and grant/funding support schemes for sports clubs and community organisations.

Product overview

Kilkenny Recreation & Sports Partnership (KRSP) is a Local Sports Partnership under Sport Ireland that coordinates sports and physical activity programs across County Kilkenny. The organization operates as a network of community-focused programs rather than a unified technology product. Core offerings include Inclusive Summer Camps (land-based multi-sport and swimming programs for children with disabilities), Multisport Fridays (weekly inclusive sports for adults with additional needs), Learn to Cycle programmes, Chair Based Exercise programmes (Pilates and Yoga), Stretch & Move Nordic walking, Safeguarding 1 Training workshops, Grant/Funding Support Schemes for clubs, LGBTQ+ Toolkit and Awareness Training, and various cycling events including Bike Week activities. Programs target specific populations including children with additional needs, older adults, women and girls, and general community members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and supporting.

• Rowing IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025KRSP partnered with Rowing Ireland to deliver the Get Rowing, Get Lifting pilot programme for adults with additional needs. Rowing Ireland coaches deliver the rowing component of the 6-week programme at the Watershed Fitness Studio.
• Weightlifting IrelandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2025KRSP partnered with Weightlifting Ireland to deliver the Get Rowing, Get Lifting pilot programme. Weightlifting Ireland coaches provide expertise for the weightlifting component, enabling participants to use gym equipment safely.
• Sport IrelandprimaryOthersSport Ireland is the parent organization funding and coordinating the network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships including KRSP. KRSP is developed through Sport Ireland to increase participation in sport and physical activity.
• Leinster RugbysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeinster Rugby supports KRSP programmes including Multisport Fridays and Inclusive Summer Camps, providing coaching and expertise for rugby activities.
• FAI Development OfficersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAI Development Officer collaborates with KRSP on football activities during Multisport Fridays and summer camp programmes.
• Kilkenny Aqua Canoe ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for kayaking activities during KRSP Inclusive Summer Camps, providing facilities and instruction for water sports.
• Kilkenny LEADER PartnershipsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKRSP partners with Kilkenny LEADER Partnership for community development programmes such as the Chair Based Yoga in Ferrybank.
• Hillsfield Community CentresupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHillsfield Community Centre in Ferrybank partners with KRSP to deliver Chair Based Yoga programmes for older adults and community members.
• The WatershedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Watershed is a key venue partner for KRSP programmes including Multisport Fridays, swimming programmes, and fitness classes. The facility provides pool and studio space for inclusive sports activities.
• Kilkenny Rugby ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKilkenny Rugby Club in Foulkstown hosts Inclusive Summer Camps, providing facilities for multi-sport activities including athletics, gymnastics, and various sports sessions.
• On Your RotharsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCycling partner for Adapted Cycling activities during KRSP programmes, providing tricycles and support for people with additional needs to participate in cycling.
• Pitch and Putt IrelandsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for pitch and putt activities during Inclusive Summer Camps, providing coaching and access to facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sport Ireland: National authority that funds and coordinates the network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships including KRSP. Not a competitor but the strategic anchor and primary funding source, defining the operating framework and policy priorities KRSP must align to.
• GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association): Ireland's largest amateur sporting organization operating community sport at national scale. KRSP partners with GAA clubs (e.g., Emeralds GAA) for delivery and overlaps in grassroots participation mission, though GAA operates a much broader club-based model.

Direct peers

• Cara Centre (Disability & Sport Ireland): National organization coordinating disability sport in Ireland, providing training, resources, and inclusion expertise. Comparable in its focus on inclusive sport delivery and overlapping with KRSP's disability-focused programs (Inclusive Summer Camps, Multisport Fridays).
• Galway Sports Partnership: Local Sports Partnership operating in County Galway with the same community-based, inclusion-focused programming model. Compares directly on funding source, target demographics, and partnership-driven delivery.
• Special Olympics Ireland: National organization providing year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities. Overlaps with KRSP's inclusive programming for additional needs populations, though operates a more competition-oriented model.
• Dublin City Local Sports Partnership: Another Local Sports Partnership in Sport Ireland's national network delivering sport and physical activity programs to Dublin communities. Operates the same government-backed partnership model targeting inclusion groups, making it the closest functional peer.
• Cork Sports Partnership: Local Sports Partnership serving County Cork with the same Sport Ireland mandate and inclusive program focus. Directly comparable in operating model, target segments, and revenue mix (government grant + program fees).
• Active Limerick: Limerick-based Local Sports Partnership delivering community sport and physical activity programs. Same LSP network membership, similar inclusive program portfolio, and similar reliance on Sport Ireland core funding.

Regional players

• Sport England - Active Partnerships: UK equivalent of Ireland's LSP network, comprising 43 Active Partnerships delivering community sport in England. Operates an identical partnership-based, inclusion-focused model across a different geography, serving as a structural international peer.

Emerging players

• Irish Wheelchair Association: National disability services organization that supports sport participation among wheelchair users. Adjacent in serving populations KRSP targets through adaptive programs, with overlapping participant bases but distinct service offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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