Please see Meath LSP’s planned programmes below: 

• Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop
• Women in Sport Leadership Development Programme 2026
• Active Social Mornings Adults 50+
• Inclusive Teenage Badminton 
• Activator Pole Walking  
• Run Jump Throw  
• Learn 2 Cycle   
• Expression of Interest – Inspiring Girls 
• Leadership in Sport 
• Community Sports Facilities Fund (CSFF) information webinar-sign up with Meath LSP 
• Come ‘N’ Try Table Tennis & Badminton 
• Olympic Handball Camp 
• Olympic Handball Level 0 Coaching Course 

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Workshop

24th November | 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

Women in Sport Leadership Development Programme 2026

Are you a coach, volunteer, committee member, or sport parent? Our Women in Sport Leadership Programme returns this November, supporting women involved in sport to grow their confidence, leadership skills, and networks.

Date: Starts 4th November

Layout: Online sessions plus two in-person workshops (Includes a unique equine-centred leadership experience)

Cost: €50 per participant

Applications close Monday 26th October at 4pm. Places are limited.

Apply HERE 

Active Social Mornings Adults 50+

Looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people and enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere? Join our Active Social Groups for Adults 50+, a welcoming 4-week programme starting in November.

Each session combines light exercise with enjoyable game-based activities such as Boccia, New Age Knurling and Cornhole. Designed to suit a range of abilities, the programme offers a great opportunity to keep active, improve wellbeing and connect with others in a friendly and supportive environment.

Come along, try something new, and enjoy being active while having fun!

Trim GAA Club, Trim 

Date: November 2nd – November 23rd (Mondays) 

Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm 

Simonstown GAA Club, Navan 

Date: November 4th – November 25th (Wednesdays)

Time: 10:30pm – 11:30pm 

Contact Paula on 046-9067887 or email pcunningham@meathcoco.ie to book your place or for more information. 

Inclusive Teenage Badminton

Meath Local Sports Partnership in partnership with Badminton Ireland will host 3 taster sessions for Children with additional needs aged 13-17 years.  

Participants will learn new skills, stay active, and experience badminton in a supportive and enjoyable setting.

Date: November 10th, 17th & 24th (Tuesdays)

Time: 5pm – 6pm

Duration: 3Weeks 

Venue: Claremont Stadium Navan 

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

Activator Pole Walking

Activator Poles have been developed by therapists in Canada for people who have balance concerns  or mobility issues but want to fitness walk. The poles are used in a forward position, provide stability, support and confidence to people worried about their balance or falling and enables them to get up and get going with a purpose again. Activator Pole walking focuses on promoting long term fitness and independence through increasing balance and functionality. 

Activator Poles Duleek 

Date: November 2nd – November 23rd (Mondays)

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am 

Duration: 4 Weeks 

Venue: Duleek Bellewstown GAA

Cost: €10  

Register HERE 

Activator Poles Navan 

Date: November 4th – November 25th (Wednesdays)

Time: 12pm – 1pm

Duration: 4 Weeks

Venue: Blackwater Park 

Cost: €10 – per family 

Register HERE 

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: November 2nd – December 7th (Mondays)

Time: 4pm-5pm

Duration: 6 Weeks 

Venue: Claremont Stadium Navan 

Cost: €10 – per family 

Run Jump Throw Bettystown

Date: October 21st – November 25th (Wednesdays)

Time: 5pm-6pm

Duration: 6 Weeks

Venue: Colaiste Na Hlnse Bettysown

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

Learn 2 Cycle 

Learn 2 Cycle aims to assist children with a disability to cycle independently. This programme which is held over 6 weeks and 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: October 29th – December 3rd (Thursdays)

Time: 4pm-5pm

Duration: 6 Weeks

Venue: Trim GAA Indoors 

Cost: €15 – 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

Expression of Interest – Inspiring Girls 

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 HERE 

Leadership in Sport  

Now looking for interest for 2027 Leadership in Sport Programme! 

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 HERE or contact Lisa/Teresa on lodowd@meathcoco.ie / tmangan@meathcoco.ie

Community Sports Facilities Fund (CSFF) information webinar-sign in with Meath LSP 

Meath Local Sports Partnership have engaged the services of 2into3 Consultants to deliver an information session to clubs, sporting bodies and schools who wish to submit an application for this year`s Community Sports Facilities Fund, formally Sports Capital Programme (SCP).

The information session could provide would-be applicants with valuable insight about the Dos and Don’ts of completing the application process and help reduce the number of invalid applications.

See Sports Capital for more information.

The webinar will take place on Monday 16^th November 2026 at 7pm (90 minutes duration) and those wishing to register see www.meathsports.ie.

Places are limited early booking is essential.

Maximum 2 places for club.

Cost: Free of charge

Register HERE 

Come ‘N’ Try Table Tennis & Badminton

Come & Try Table Tennis & Badminton Programme at Coláiste na Mí, Johnstown.

Dates: November 4th – December 9th (Wednesdays) 

Age Group: Children (8-12 years)

Time: 4pm – 5pm 

Age Group: Teenagers (13-17 years)

Time: 5pm – 6pm 

This fun and friendly session is perfect for beginners, returning players, and anyone curious about trying table tennis. No experience required, just come along, have fun, and enjoy a great social activity that everyone can take part in.

Pre-registration is essential – Register HERE 

For more information please contact Una Pearson at upearson@meathcoco.ie

Olympic Handball Camp 

Looking for an action-packed way to keep the kids active during the break? Join us for our Olympic Handball Camp at St. Paul’s, where children can learn new skills, make friends, and enjoy one of the world’s most exciting team sports!

Olympic Handball combines throwing, catching, running and teamwork in a fun and supportive environment, making it perfect for children of all abilities.

Date: Tuesday October 27th & Wednesday October 28th 

Time: 10am – 12pm 

Venue: St. Pauls NS, Navan 

Age: 6-12 years 

Whether your child is new to handball or already loves sport, this camp is a fantastic opportunity to stay active, build confidence, and have lots of fun!

Register HERE 

For more information please contact Una Pearson at upearson@meathcoco.ie

Olympic Handball Level 0 Coaching Course 

This beginner-friendly coaching award is recognised by Sport Ireland and the European Handball Federation, making it an excellent starting point for anyone interested in developing their coaching skills in Olympic Handball.

Date: Saturday November 7th  

Time: 10am – 4pm 

Venue: St. Pauls NS, Navan 

Cost: €10 per person 

Certification: Official Level 0 Coaching Certificate awarded on completion

Course Content 

• Introduction to the fundamentals of coaching Olympic Handball
• Planning and delivering engaging training sessions
• Teaching basic handball skills and techniques
• Creating a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
• Developing confidence as a beginner coach

Places are limited, so early booking is advised! 

Register HERE

For more information please contact Una Pearson at upearson@meathcoco.ie