Meath Local Sports Partnership: April 2026 Progammes

Please see Meath LSP’s planned programmes below:
- Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop
- Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Persons (DLP) Workshop
- Run Jump Throw
- 6-Week Stretch & Flex (Laytown)
- Social Running (0-3k & 3-5k)
- Bike Week
Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop
3rd June | 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 Aoife on 0873306715 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie
Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Workshop
28th May | 6.30pm-9.30pm | Zoom
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 Aoife on 0873306715 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie
Run Jump Throw
The Run Jump Throw programme ran over 6 weeks is aimed at children with additional needs aged 5-12 years. The sessions will include a variety of Sports, Fun Games and Obstacle Challenges all adapted to the participants needs.
The programme aims to improve the participant’s fundamental movement skills and increase their confidence in participating in regular physical activity. The involvement of siblings is encouraged during the programme.
Run Jump Throw Navan
Date: Mondays May 11th – June 15th
Time: 4pm-5pm
Venue: Scoil Naomh Eoin Navan
Cost: €10 – per family
Run Jump Throw Bettystown
Date: Wednesdays May 6th – June 10th
Time: 5pm-6pm
Venue: Colaiste Na Hlnse Bettysown
Cost: €10 – per family
Run Jump Throw Ashbourne
Date: Thursdays April 16th – May 21st
Time: 5pm-6pm
Venue: Ashbourne Community school
Cost: €10 – per family
For more information or to book a place please contact our Sports Inclusion Disability Officer Terry Donegan on tdonegan@meathcoco.ie or call 0469067887
6-Week Stretch & Flex (Laytown)
This six-week course is designed for Adults 50+ who are aiming to improve their flexibility, mobility and overall wellbeing in a relaxed and supportive environment. The class environment will also have chairs to assist anyone with mobility issues. All welcome!
Please bring water and wear comfortable clothing.
Date: Monday 13th April – Monday 18th May 2026
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Venue: Laytown & Bettystown Golf Club
Cost: Free
Registration link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/q0lkcP7SQq
Social Running (0-3k & 3-5k)
Have you always wanted to run but didn’t know where to start? Social Running is an ideal way to ease yourself into running and build your fitness gradually as part of a group. Led by experienced club coaches, Social Running is suitable for complete beginners and also those with some running experience. The programme will provide regular training sessions that will help you achieve your goal to jog/run a 3k or 5k and will finish with a social running event in Claremont Stadium on Monday 5th May at 7pm.
Social Running Bettystown
Date: Monday April 14th (6-week programme)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tesco, Bettystown
Cost: €20
Social Running Tara
Date: Monday April 20th (5-week programme)
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: Tara Sports Grounds, Ross Cross
Cost: €15
Social Running Kells
Date: Monday April 20th (5-week programme)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Kells Business Park
Cost: €15
Social Running Trim
Date: Monday April 27th (4-week programme)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Supermacs Carpark
Cost: €12
Social Running Navan
Date: Monday April 27th (4-week programme)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Claremont Stadium
Cost: €12
Registration Link : https://www.meathsports.ie/women-in-sport/0-to-3k-3-5k-running-programmes/
Bike Week
Save the date for Bike Week 2025! National Bike week will take place between the 9th – 17th May. Keep an eye on our website meathsports.ie for information on bike week events happening in Meath.

