Sports Injuries First Aid Workshop
2025-02-13 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/Dublin) | MDL Grounds Navan, Trim Road,, Navan, Meath, Ireland
Date: Thursday 13th February
Time: 6.30pm to 10pm
Venue: MDL grounds, Trim Rd, Navan
The Sports Injuries First Aid Course is aimed at coaches, mentors, teachers, supervisors, players, athletes and volunteers.
This course covers a comprehensive range of topics to prepare participants to administer First Aid care. Participants will learn practical skills so that they can deal competently with situations that may arise.
Course Content
This course has an emphasis on dealing with minor Sports Injuries.

Scene Management
Bleeding and Wounds
Treatment for Shock
Heart Conditions
Fractures
Sprains & Strains
Unconsciousness & the Recovery Position

On Successful Completion Course, participants are issued with a First Aid Certificate of attendance. All instructors & examiners hold current certification from the Occupational First Aid Assessment Agent and are listed on their register maintained there on behalf of the Health and Safety Authority.
The cost for this course is €35 per person if you are in a club in Meath or €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath.
To book a place please call Lynn on 0469067887 or email loreilly@meathcoco.ie

Safeguarding 2 Club Children's Officer Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
2025-02-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
Recommendations from Sport Ireland are that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Club Children’s Officer. This person should be child centered in focus and should have as their primary aim the establishment of a child centered ethos within the club. They are the link between the children and the adults in the club and also take responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy etc. impacts on children and their Sports Leaders.
The Club Children’s Officer should have the following functions:

To promote awareness of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland within the club and particularly among the children and their parents/guardians. This could be achieved by the production of information leaflets, the establishment of children’s/age-group specific notice boards and by regular information meetings for the children and their parents/guardians.
To influence policy and practice within the club in order to prioritise children’s needs.
To provide an accessible resource to children through the creation of forums.

It is essential that those who wish to attend the Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Training have attended the Safeguarding 1 Awareness/Child Protection Training workshop.
It is recommended to have at least one Club Children’s Officer per club or if there is a large number of both boys and girls in the club, to have two Club Children’s Officers – one male and one female.
Cost: The cost for this course is €25 per person for clubs in Meath, for participants outside Meath the cost is €40 per person.
This course is now full.To put your name on the cancellation list or next available course please call Lynn on 0469067887 or email loreilly@meathcoco.ie to check availability of spaces.
*A laptop/ipad/smart phone along with a good internet connection is required for this course.
As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation. Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to attend on the night.

Community Sports Hub - Multi Sport Camp
2025-02-20 10:00 - 2025-02-21 13:00 | Claremont Stadium, Commons Rd, Navan, Meath, Ireland
Fun Multi-Sports Camp for children aged 5-12 years. Comprising of fun games, obstacles courses, dodge ball, athletics & fundamental movements and multi sport such as GAA, Basketball, Soccer, Tag Rugby and much more.

Venue: Claremont Stadium
Date: Thursday 20th & Friday 21st October
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Cost: FREE
Register: https://bit.ly/4j8VsE7

Youth Social Basketball - Kells
2025-02-25 19:00 - 2025-03-04 20:00 | Eureka School, Cavan Road, Kells, A82 R6C4, Ireland
Social Basketball for young People.
Open to boys and girls aged 10 – 16 years
Eureka Secondary School Kells – Tuesday 25th February 7-8pm
Cost – €10

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
2025-02-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
Meath Local Sports Partnership offers a 3-hour basic awareness workshop for leaders within sports clubs/organisations.

The workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people.
As well as undertaking child protection training, all clubs are encouraged to adopt child protection policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.

Participants attending Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness workshop must be over 18 years of age to attend.
The cost of the course is €25 if you are in a club in Meath and €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath.
To put your name on cancellation list contact Lynn at loreilly@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887
As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation.
Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation.

Swimming Programmes - Kells
2025-02-28 10:00 - 2025-06-19 11:00, 2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Kells Swimming Pool, Townparks, Navan Road, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 KD62, Ireland
Meath LSP in partnership with Swim Ireland are delivering Swimming programmes in Kells Swimming pool from March – June for Men, Women & Young People.
These programmes are fun and centre around building confidence getting into a swimming pool, developing swimming skills, breathing and putting your face in the water and have some Aqua Aerobics as part of the sessions.

All programmes are lead by qualified teachers. Lifeguards are present for all programmes.
There are programmes for:

Men 35+
Midlife Women
Adults 50+
Young People (coming soon)

Full timetable and registration links available HERE

Badminton for Women - Drumreee
2025-03-03 19:00 - 2025-04-07 20:00
Badminton for Women takes place in Drumree GAA on Monday 3rd March at 7pm. Badminton is a great sport and an ideal way to gain fitness and play socially. Programme is led by qualified Badminton Ireland Coaches and is suitable to complete beginner and improvers. Places are limited so early booking is advised. Register at: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Womens Social Tag Rugby
2025-03-04 18:30 - 2025-04-29 20:30
Womens Tag Rugby is taking place in two areas, Ashbourne & Kells. Come and join this fun activity and see how easy and fun it is to keep fit. Suitable for women of all ages (18+) and fitness levels from beginners to improvers. The programme is relaxed, fun and non-competitive and a great way to gain fitness in a supportive environment. The programme is free of charge and will start in January 2025 in two areas:

North Meath Rugby Club – Kells – Starting Tuesday 28th January @ 7.30pm
Ashbourne Rugby Club – Ashbourne – Starting Monday 10th March @ 6.30pm

Click Here to Register ⇒ https://www.meathsports.ie/women-in-sport/ladies-social-tag-rugby/

Social Volleyball for Women
2025-03-04 19:00 - 2025-04-08 20:00
Volleyball for Women – Come & Try Volleyball for women 18+ taking place in Gormanston Sport Park on Tuesday 4th March @ 7pm. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Main emphasis is on fun, socialising and keeping fit so this 6-week programme is ideal for anyone wishing to try a new sporting activity. Cost: €20 for 6-weeks, no previous experience required. Spaces are limited so early booking is advised: Register at: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Gaelic4Mothers&Others
2025-03-04 19:30 - 2025-04-15 20:30
Gaelic4Mothers&Others is taking place in two areas to celebrate Women in Sport Week, Navan & Dunsany. Gaelic4Mothers&Others initiative sees women playing Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment and provides an opportunity for women to get their recommended weekly exercise in a fun way while meeting other mothers in the area. To Register:
O’Mahonys Navan – Tuesday 4th March @ 7.30pm: REGISTER HERE
Dunsany GAA – Wednesday 5th March @ 7.30pm: REGISTER HERE

Womens Wellness Event - Kells
2025-03-05 12:30 - 14:00 | Kells Family Resource Center, Lord Edward Street, Kells, A82 XN75
Womens wellness Kells –
Come along to our womens wellness event in Kells Family Resource Center on Wednesday 5th of March at 12:30pm.
Join in with a seated yoga/ mindfulness class and pick up information on health/fitness for women.
Free event – registration is essential
Click here to register

Inclusive Mother & Daughter Yoga Kells
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Kells Family Resource Center, Lord Edward Street, Kells, A82 XN75
Inclusive Mother & Daughter Yoga Kells!

Taking place on Wed 5th March at 6-7pm in Kells Family Resource Centre! Suitable for Girls 8yrs+ with a disability alongside mothers.

To book or for more information contact Terry at 0469067887 or email tdonegan@meathcoco.ie

Women's Wellness Activity - Women in Sport Week
2025-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | St Pauls NS, Abbeyland, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 V067, Ireland
Women’s activity & wellness event
Women’s wellness talk and information on general wellness, stress management, nutrition, sleep, menopause etc. Take part in some fun activities e.g. cornhole, fun games, multi-sport etc.
Tea & Coffee Provided

Date: Wednesday 5th March
Time: 7-9pm
Venue: St. Pauls NS, Navan
Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/Jx8jipvHRk

Women's Social Swim - Women in Sport Week
2025-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 | integral finess and leisure bettystown, Bettystown, Meath, A92 PY6N
Women’s social swim
Meath LSP and Swim Ireland invite you to join us this Women in Sport week in Integral Swimming pool Bettystown.
This event is the perfect opportunity to build your confidence in getting into the pool, in a fun and social setting. The event is led by a fully qualified swimming instructor.
Tea/ Coffee & A scone provided afterwards in Relish Cafe

Date: Thursday 6th March
Times:
Session 1: 10am to 11am
Session 2: 11am to 12pm
Venue: Integral Fitness & Leisure, Bettystown
Cost: €5
Register: Womens Social Swim – Buy Tickets

Come and Try GAA Handball
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:00
Come and Try GAA handball for girls aged 10 – 17
Come along to Kells Handball club on Thursday 6th of March at 7pm and give it a try. No previous experience needed; this is a great opportunity to give something new a go!
Suitable for girls aged 10 -17.
This is a free event – registration is essential
Click here to register

Womens Social Cycle - Greenway
2025-03-08 09:30 - 12:00
Women’s Social Cycle takes place on Saturday 8th March to celebrate International Women’s Day. The cycle is led by qualified Bike Ride Leader. Meeting at Park Beo Cycle Hub in Wilkinstown at 9.30am, the event will include a social coffee & puncture repair kit for all participants. Cost: €5. To Register: REGISTER HERE

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
2025-03-12 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
Meath Local Sports Partnership offers a 3-hour basic awareness workshop for leaders within sports clubs/organisations.

The workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people.
As well as undertaking child protection training, all clubs are encouraged to adopt child protection policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.

Participants attending Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness workshop must be over 18 years of age to attend.
The cost of the course is €25 if you are in a club in Meath and €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath.
To put your name on the cancellation list please email Lynn at loreilly@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887
As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation.
Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation.

Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
2025-03-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
The third part of the ISC Child Welfare & Protection Training Programme is the Designated Liaison Person workshop.
Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency and/or An Garda Siochána. It is recommended that this person is a senior club person. However, if there is difficulty identifying a separate individual to take this role, the Club Children’s Officer can be appointed as Designated Liaison Person once the club/organisation is clear about the responsibilities of each role. The organisation’s child protection policy and procedures should include the name and contact details of the Designated Liaison Person and the responsibilities attached to the role.
A person appointed to the Designated Liaison Person position in a club must have completed the Basic Awareness Workshop in Child Welfare & Protection and should complete the NEW Designated Liaison Person 3 hour workshop.
It is essential that those who wish to attend the Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Training have attended the Safeguarding 1 Child Welfare & Protection Workshop.

A club may appoint the same person to both the CCO and DLP positions however best practice advises that they are kept as separate roles.
Cost: The cost for this course is €25 per person for clubs in Meath, for participants outside Meath the cost is €40 per person.
This course is now full: Please contact Lynn on 0469067887 or email loreilly@meathcoco.ie to put your name on the cancellation list.
*A laptop/ipad/smart phone along with a good internet connection is required for this course.
As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation. Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to attend on the night.

Understanding Physical Literacy
2025-03-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
PHYSICAL LITERACY: a gateway to lifelong participation in physical activity
For coaches, teachers, trainers & parents – everybody involved in the delivery of sport and physical activity
Physical literacy relates to a person’s relationship with physical activity and movement. A person who is developing their physical literacy will be motivated, confident and physically competent when moving and they will know and understand movement.
Physical literacy applies across the life course.
If you want to learn more about physical literacy for your personal use or you want to apply it in your role of supporting others to be physically active, the ‘Understanding Physical Literacy’ workshop is for you.

Date: Wednesday 26th March
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Location: Online Via zoom
Cost: €5
Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/DxLySmAcJr

For more information contact Una at upearson@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887

Safeguarding 2 Club Children's Officer Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
2025-04-01 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
Recommendations from Sport Ireland are that every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Club Children’s Officer. This person should be child centered in focus and should have as their primary aim the establishment of a child centered ethos within the club. They are the link between the children and the adults in the club and also take responsibility for monitoring and reporting to the Club Management Committee on how club policy etc. impacts on children and their Sports Leaders.
The Club Children’s Officer should have the following functions:

To promote awareness of the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport in Ireland within the club and particularly among the children and their parents/guardians. This could be achieved by the production of information leaflets, the establishment of children’s/age-group specific notice boards and by regular information meetings for the children and their parents/guardians.
To influence policy and practice within the club in order to prioritise children’s needs.
To provide an accessible resource to children through the creation of forums.

It is essential that those who wish to attend the Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Training have attended the Safeguarding 1 Awareness/Child Protection Training workshop.
It is recommended to have at least one Club Children’s Officer per club or if there is a large number of both boys and girls in the club, to have two Club Children’s Officers – one male and one female.
Cost: The cost for this course is €25 per person for clubs in Meath, for participants outside Meath the cost is €40 per person.
To put your name on cancellation list contact Lynn at loreilly@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887
*A laptop/ipad/smart phone along with a good internet connection is required for this course.
As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation. Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to attend on the night.

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
2025-04-08 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
Meath Local Sports Partnership offers a 3-hour basic awareness workshop for leaders within sports clubs/organisations.

The workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people.
As well as undertaking child protection training, all clubs are encouraged to adopt child protection policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.

Participants attending Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness workshop must be over 18 years of age to attend.
The cost of the course is €25 if you are in a club in Meath and €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath.
This course is now full. To book please email Lynn at loreilly@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887
As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation.
Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation.

Social Soccer for Women
2025-04-10 18:30 - 2025-06-19 20:30
Womens Social Soccer is back!
Come & Try Social Soccer is taking place in 6 areas across Meath starting in April. The programme is ideally suited to women 16+ from beginners to improvers and those returning to the sport after an absence. The programme concentrates on participation and fun. The programme will be available in 6 clubs across Meath in

Torro Utd – from Thursdays 17th April @7pm (Oliver Plunketts GAA Astro)
Kentstown Rovers – from Wednesday 16th April @ 8pm(Kentstown Village Park 7)
Rossin Rovers- from Thursday 10th April @ 7pm (Rossin Rovers near Slane)
Parkvilla Navan – from Thursday 17thApril @ 8pm (PMDL Pitch 7)
Ashbourne Utd – from Saturday 26th April @ 5pm (Torro Utd)
Longwood AFC – from Thursday @ 7.30pm (Brackrainey Pitch)

Come & Try Registration Link: https://www.meathsports.ie/social-soccer-for-women-girls-16/

Come & Try Cricket
2025-04-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Blackwater Park, Ratholdren Rd, Navan, Ireland
Come & Try Cricket – on the brand new Cricket Strip in Blackwater Park
Cricket, CrickHIT, Cricket games and other fun games

Venue: Blackwater Park (Gaelic Pitch behind hedgerow)
Date: Thursday 24th April 10am – 1pm
Cost: Free
For: Children aged 6-12 years
Register: https://eventmaster.ie/event/n56bUplH0v

For more information contact Una in Meath Local Sports Partnership at upearson@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop (FULLY BOOKED)
2025-04-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Zoom Online
Meath Local Sports Partnership offers a 3-hour basic awareness workshop for leaders within sports clubs/organisations.

The workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people.
As well as undertaking child protection training, all clubs are encouraged to adopt child protection policies and procedures as outlined in the Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.

Participants attending Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness workshop must be over 18 years of age to attend.
The cost of the course is €25 if you are in a club in Meath and €40 if you are in a club outside of Meath.
This course is now full. To put your name on the cancellation list contact Lynn at loreilly@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887
As demand for places is high, please make every effort to give enough notice of cancellation.
Please note that there are no refunds if you fail to give at least 24 hours notice of cancellation.

Olympic Handball - Community Sports Hub Navan
2025-04-28 15:30 - 17:00 | St. Stephens NS, Johnstown, Navan, Meath, Ireland
Come & Try fun Olympic Handball for children aged 6-12 years
Handball is a team sport in which two teams pass a ball by hand with the object to throw it into the goal of the other team.
Date: Monday 28th April – 16th June (none on 5th May & 2nd June)
Venue: St. Stephens NS
Time: 6-9 years 3:30-4:15pm; 9-12 years 4:15-5:00pm
Cost: FREE
Register: HERE

0-3k & 3-5k Programmes
2025-04-28 18:30 - 2025-05-27 20:00
Meath LSP are delighted to roll out of the 0-3k & 3-5k programmes in 5 areas in April 2025. These social running programmes will be available in Navan, Trim, Tara, Kells & Bettystown.
The 0-3k (Walk to Jog) is suitable for complete beginners and supports those to go from walking to jogging with relative ease. The structured programme is available for anyone who wants to increase their daily activity and is suitable for people of all ages (18+) and fitness levels. The 3-5k – Jog to Run is ideal for those who would like to improve running fitness and increase their pace & distance. This programme suits those who have already completed a 0-3k or have previous running experience.
All coaching sessions are delivered by qualified club coaches who are experienced runners and are on hand to guide and support everyone taking part. Venues and Registration Links are below:

Tara AC, Ross Cross, Skryne – Monday 28th April @ 6.30pm REGISTER HERE
Kells AC, (meeting at Fair Green, Kells) – Monday 28th April @ 7pm REGISTER HERE
Trim AC, meeting Supermacs (Trim Retail Park) – Monday 28th April @ 7pm REGISTER HERE
Navan AC, Claremont Stadium – Monday 28th April @ 7pm REGISTER HERE
Cilles AC, Bettystown – Tuesday 29th April @ 7.30pm REGISTER HERE

New Badminton Programme starting in Summerhill
2025-04-29 19:00 - 21:00
Badminton now available in Summerhill!
New Badminton Programme taking place in Summerhill Community Centre. This is initially a 6-week programme but will continue if there is enough interest from participants. Its available for both Juveniles and Adults (male & female) and costs €5 per night. Led by qualified Badminton Coach, rackets and shuttlecocks supplied.
Starting: Tuesday 29th April

Juveniles: 7pm – 8pm
Adults: 8pm – 9pm

To register: REGISTER HERE

Youth Basketball Kells
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Eureka School, Cavan Road, Kells, A82 R6C4, Ireland
Youth Social Basketball –
Social Basketball is Returns to Kells!
Social basketball is open to young people aged 10-16 years, No experience necessary, this programme is all about getting involved with basketball in a fun social environment.
Eureka Secondary School Kells – Tuesday 6th May 6pm-7pm
Cost €10
Click here to book your place
contact Paula on 0469067887 or email pcunningham@meathcoco.ie
