Please see Meath LSP’s planned programmes below: 

• Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop
• Sport Injuries First Aid Course
• Bike Week 
• Beach Wheel Chairs 
• Expression of Interest – Inspiring Girls 
• Leadership in Sport 
• Swimmin Women 

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 in sport for young people. This course is essential for anyone who is in contact with children in their club.  

The cost is €25 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 Aoife on 046-9067887 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie

Sports Injuries First Aid Workshop 

Wednesday 27th May | 6.30pm-10pm | MDL, Trim Road, Navan.

The course is aimed at coaches, mentors, teachers, supervisors, players, athletes and volunteers. Essentially, it is for 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.

Cost is €35pp if you are in a club in Meath or €40 if you are from a club outside of Meath. To book please call Aoife on 046-9067887 or email aheffernan@meathcoco.ie

Bike Week 

Bike Week is back from Saturday 9th – Sunday 17th May 2026, and we’ve got a brilliant line up of fun, free and family-friendly cycling events happening right across the county. 

Stay tuned to our social media channels & our website, to find the full timetable of events!  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meathsportspartnership; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meathlocalsportspartnership Website: @meathsports.ie

Beach Wheelchairs 

Meath Local Sports Partnership in collaboration with Meath County Council are delighted to offer two Beach Wheelchairs or use at Bettystown Beach. 

The Beach Wheelchairs aim to assist people with a physical disability and those with reduced mobility in accessing the Beach. 

• The wheelchair is for use within the designated Lifeguard Area on Bettystown Beach Co. Meath. 
• The wheelchair may be collected from the Meath County Council East Coast Meath Civic Centre once booked. 
• Pre-booking of the chair is essential, chairs will not be available unless booked in advance. 
• The wheelchair is available between 11am – 7pm Monday – Sunday in two hour timeslots free of charge.

Booking Link: https://www.meathsports.ie/beach-wheelchairs/

Expression of Interest – Inspiring Girls 

After a highly successful Inspiring Girls in 2025, Meath LSP are inviting expressions of interest for our 2026/2027 Inspiring Girls Programme. Inspiring Girls is a HER Moves programme following all the Her Moves ‘eight guiding principles’ for success. The programme is ideally suited for teenage girls in secondary schools but can be incorporate into clubs/youth groups etc. 

Inspiring Girls is all about empowering teenage girls to become LEADERS and inspire younger girls to take part in more sport and physical activity. ‘By the Girls – For the Girls’ 

The programme consists of 4 Pillars: Leadership, Participation, Sustainability and Celebration. 

This programme is ideal for sports girls and non-sports girls. 

2026/2027 Inspiring Girls Programme

We are now looking for Expressions of Interest from schools for the current year Inspiring Girls Programme If your school is interested in empowering female students to become leaders and ambassadors, please complete the Expression of Interest form (link below) or contact Lisa at lodowd@meathcoco.ie

Expression of Interest: https://www.meathsports.ie/women-in-sport/inspiring-girls/

Leadership in Sport  

Meath LSP has launched a new Leadership in Sport programme for young people aged 15+. This engaging 3-day programme gives participants the chance to build confidence, develop leadership skills and get involved in sport through fun, practical activities. Young people will learn how to plan and lead games, understand inclusion and disability in sport, and explore volunteering, coaching and career pathways in sports. 

On completion, all participants receive aLeadership in Sport Certificate and sport- specific accreditation. Open to schools, Youth reach centres, youth clubs and sports clubs across Meath. 

To find out more information or to register your interest, visit our website https://www.meathsports.ie/young-people-schools/secondary-school-programmes/ or contact Lisa/Paula on lodowd@meathcoco.ie / pcunningham@meathcoco.ie

Swimmin Women 

Swimmin Women is a 6-week swimming lesson programme for women 18+. Ideal for complete beginners and improvers. if you have ever wanted to learn to swim or want to improve your swimming technique, this is the programme for you! It is led by qualified swim coaches and costs €20 for 6 weeks. Limited spaces available. 

Navan Swimming Pool 

Start Date: Wednesday 6th May 

Time: 1.45pm 

Duration: 6 Weeks 

Cost: €20

Registration Link: https://www.meathsports.ie/swimming/

Social Media Channels: 

Facebook: @meathsportspartnership; Instagram: @meathlocalsportspartnership