Please see Meath LSP’s planned programmes below: 

• HER Outdoors Week (12th-18th August)
• Badminton Summer Camp for Teen Girls 
• Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop 
• Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Workshop 
• Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop 
• Sports Injuries First Aid Workshop 
• Social Pétanque
• Mature Movers
• Learn 2 Cycle Bettystown 
• Inclusive Teen Summer Camp 

HER Outdoors Week

HER Outdoors returns from 12th–18th August. Meath LSP are hosting some fabulous outdoor events for women and girls every day of the Her Outdoors Week with activities available for girls, teens, women 18+ and women 55+!

The aim of HER Outdoors week is to celebrate and encourage more females to get out and enjoy the benefits of being outdoors.

There’s something for all ages! Check out events available and come and try something new! There are still some places left on the following events – don’t miss out! 

Cycle Cross for Girls (13-17yrs) – Monday 12th August at 6pm, Blackwater Park, Navan

This event is led by Navan Road Club for Girls 13-17yrs to try off road cycling in a safe, inclusive environment. Ideal for beginners and also those with previous experience. All equipment is required. To register or for more information click HERE.

Orienteering for Families, Carlanstown – Tuesday 13th August at 6-8pm

This event is led by Orienteering Ireland and is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with previous experience. The instructor will cover map reading, games and also virtual orienteering using MapRun and mobile devices.

To register click HERE.

Children with additional needs and their families can come along at 7pm where an Orienteering Ireland instructor will lead an inclusive session! For more information or to book this session please contact Terry at tdonegan@meathcoco.ie or call 046-9067887.

Come and Try Archery – Wednesday 14th August at 7-8.30pm

Athboy Archery is hosting a ‘Come and Try Archery’ in An Tobar, Navan, C15XD6H. This initiative is open to women and girls of all ages and abilities! This is a fantastic opportunity to try a new sport and broaden your experience of outdoors activities! Places are limited so early booking is advised. To register email athboyarcheryclub@yahoo.com

Inclusive Canoeing for Mothers & Girls – Thursday 15th August at 7pm, Ribbontail Paddlers Canoe Club, Longwood

The session for girls with additional needs will provide a safe inclusive friendly environment for participants to try out a new activity, supported by the coaches of Ribbontail Paddlers Canoe Club. To register please contact Terry on 046-9067887 or email tdonegan@meathcoco.ie

Pétanque for Women 50+ – Thursday 15th August, 11am, Mornington Heights

Pétanque is an adapted game of Boules which can be played on any surface. This is an accessible game suitable for all abilities. Includes tea & coffee afterwards. Register HERE

There will also be an inclusive session for women 18+ with a disability at 12pm in Mornington Heights. For more information or to book please contact Terry at tdonegan@meathcoco.ie or call 046-9067887.

Women’s Social Cycle on the Boyne Greenway – Saturday 17th August @9.30am

This event will include a Bike Safety check along with coffee and a snack. Meeting at PARK BEO Greenway Services Hub Wilkinstown and cycling 20k led by qualified Bike Ride Leaders! Register HERE.

Badminton Summer Camp for Girls (12-17yrs)

Meath LSP are delighted to collaborate with Badminton Ireland for an all-female teenage summer Badminton Camp for girls aged between 12-17 years of age!

The Badminton Camp will take place over 4 days from 12th–15th August from 10am–12.30pm in Claremont Stadium, Navan. Cost for 4-day camp is €40 and all equipment is provided. PLACES ARE LIMITED so early booking is advised.

Register HERE

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop

11th September OR 23rd September | 6.30pm-9.30pm | Zoom 

This workshop will highlight the measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people. This course is essential for anyone who is in contact with children in their club.

Cost: €25 per person for clubs in Meath, €40 per person for clubs outside Meath. Places are limited. To book a place, please call Lynn on 0469067887 or email loreilly@meathcoco.ie

Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Workshop

16th September OR 22nd October | 6.30pm-9.30pm | Zoom 

Every club involved with children and young people should appoint a Club Children’s Officer. They act as the link between the children and the adults in the club. It is essential that those who wish to attend have completed Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness Training. 

Cost: €25 per person for clubs in Meath, €40 per person for clubs outside Meath. Places are limited. To book a place, please call Lynn on 046-9067887 or email loreilly@meathcoco.ie

Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop

19th September OR 21st November | 6.30pm-9.30pm | Zoom (ONLINE)

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. 

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.

Cost: €25 per person for clubs in Meath, €40 per person for clubs outside Meath. Places are limited. To book a place, please call Lynn on 046-9067887 or email loreilly@meathcoco.ie

Sports Injuries First Aid Workshop

24th September | 6.30pm-10pm | MDL, Trim Road, Navan

This Sports Injuries First Aid Course is aimed at coaches, mentors, teachers, supervisors, players, athletes and volunteers or anyone wishing to be able to deal with minor sports injuries. 

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. On successful completion of the course, participants are issued with a First Aid Certificate of attendance. 

The cost 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 please call Lynn on 046-9067887 or email loreilly@meathcoco.ie 

Social Pétanque for Adults 50+

Social Pétanque groups are now up and running in Navan and Bettystown! Groups meet in Blackwater Park, Navan on Mondays at 11am & Bettystown beach on Wednesdays at 11am. 

Pétanque is a fun social game similar to Boules but is adapted so it can be played on any surface. If you would like to join a group or are interested in setting up a group in your area, contact Paula on 0469067887 or email pcunningham@meathcoco.ie

Mature Movers 

Mature movers returns to the following areas this September!

• Navan 
• Kells
• Ashbourne 
• Ballinacree 
• Trim 
• Ratoath 
• Piltown 
• Athboy 

Cost is €30 for the 6-week block. Online registration will be available through our website in the coming weeks. Contact Paula on 0469067887 or email pcunningham@meathcoco.ie for more information. 

Learn 2 Cycle Bettystown

Learn 2 Cycle aims to assist children with a disability to cycle independently. This programme which is held over 6 weeks outdoors focuses on empowering parents and giving them the tools to support their child in learning to cycle. Participants will be guided by our experienced tutor from the Cycling Safety School.

Date: Thursdays August 22^nd – September 26^th

Time: 4:30pm- 5:30pm 

Duration: 6 weeks

Venue: Coláiste a hÍnse

Cost: €15

To book a place, please contact Terry on 046-9067887 or email tdonegan@meathcoco.ie  

Inclusive Teenage Summer Camp

Inclusive Multi-Sport Summer Camp suitable for teenagers with additional needs aged 13-17 years.

The camps will take place outdoors over two days and will see a variety of sports and activities take place including GAA, Soccer, Badminton, Hockey & Basketball.We encourage participants’ siblings to join in the activities also. All parents will be asked to remain for the duration of each day.

Date: Tuesday August 13^th – Wednesday August 14^th

Time: 11am- 1pm

Venue: Meath & District League Grounds Navan

Cost: €10 per family

To book a place, please contact Terry on 046-9067887 or email tdonegan@meathcoco.ie